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Tuesday, April 07, 2020
Daring River Rescue of Two Children Captured on Video
A report of two minors caught in the wake of Wailuku was made at 5:19 p.m. Monday. First responders were on the scene seven minutes later to begin the swift water rescue.
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
Hilo Man, Woman Hit With Burglary Charges
In light of the COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation, there are enhanced penalties for certain offenses. These offenses include burglary, theft, criminal property damage and robbery.
Saturday, April 04, 2020
DOH Confirms 32 New COVID-19 Cases, Fourth Coronavirus-Related Death
As of Saturday, 19 people had been hospitalized due to the virus, including one new patient overnight. To date, 82 people have been released from isolation, including four in the last 24 hours.
Saturday, April 04, 2020
Hawai‘i Island Road Closures, April 4 to April 10
All projects are weather permitting.
Friday, April 03, 2020
Police Investigate Suspected Stabbing in Hilo
The victim was transported via ambulance to the Hilo Medical Center Emergency Room, where he later underwent surgery.
Friday, April 03, 2020
Shots Fired in Keaʻau Car Chase That Results in Two Arrests
HPD detectives have arrested and charged a father and son with several offenses stemming from a traffic-related altercation on Wednesday in Keaʻau.
Thursday, April 02, 2020
Scams Expected to Surge With Stimulus Check Distribution
Reports are also swirling about bogus checks. If you receive a “check” in the mail now, it’s a fraud. It will take the Treasury Department a few weeks to distribute the payments.
Thursday, April 02, 2020
Harbor Bathrooms Trashed Statewide
DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation bathrooms are being trashed across the state.
Thursday, April 02, 2020
DOH Confirms 27 COVID-19 Cases Overnight
Hawai‘i confirmed 27 new cases of coronavirus Thursday, as the statewide total climbed to 285.
Thursday, April 02, 2020
Officials Talk Travel, Rent, Federal Aid Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Officials confirmed 34 new cases of coronavirus across the state Wednesday, the largest one-day increase in Hawai‘i since the outbreak began.
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Police Search for Kaʻū Man Missing Since Friday
Hawaiʻi Island Police are looking for a missing Big Island man.
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
All Tenants Protected Through End of April, State Says
Tenants need not worry about being removed from their homes for a lack of rent payment until April 30 at the earliest.
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Kim Suspends Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Big Island Mayor Harry Kim believes shopping with reusable bags over and again is an unnecessary health risk during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Police Seek Identity of Suspect
Police ask anyone with any information about this case to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Big Island Flood Advisory in Effect Through Afternoon
Localized flooding may occur.
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
DOH Confirms 34 New COVID-19 Cases Overnight
Thus far, 15 of the 258 people infected with the coronavirus have been hospitalized, including two over the last 24 hours.
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Big Island COVID-19 Cases Climb Above 20
As of Wednesday, no patients on Hawai‘i Island had required coronavirus-related hospitalization.
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Hawai‘i Police Get Financial Relief Among COVID-19 Pandemic
Under the terms of the grant program, state and county governments may use JAG funding to support purchases of personal protective equipment, hire additional officers, pay overtime.
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
HPD Seeks Help Locating Missing Woman
She has a medical condition that requires medication.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Flood Advisory in Effect for Big Island
A flood advisory is in effect for much of the Big Island Tuesday afternoon.