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DOH Confirms Ninth Case of Rat Lungworm
The nine confirmed cases include eight individuals who likely contracted the disease on Hawai‘i Island.
Hilo Man Arrested With Over 2 Pounds of Meth, Firearm
Officers had the suspect exit the vehicle and observed the handle of a firearm protruding from under the driver’s seat.
Coronavirus Now a Global Health Emergency
Scientists have not determined the precise manner(s) through which the virus spreads, but fears that it is contracted more easily than previously thought have grown with the number of reported cases.
DOH Eyes Old Kona Courthouse as New Treatment Center
Rep. Nicole Lowen (D-Kona) said procuring funding for necessary renovations to revert the former courthouse back to a treatment setting is one of her top funding priorities.
Police Identify Hit And Run Victim
The Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a negligent homicide investigation and is renewing a request for information.
Sinkhole Repair to Cause Traffic on Ali‘i
Depending on construction conditions, it’s possible that the road may be completely closed if the road becomes unstable during excavation work.
Chaminade Offers Native Hawaiian Scholarships
The four-year scholarship is open to first-year and transfer applicants seeking one of nine specific degrees.
Vacation Rental Occupancy on the Rise
Vacation rentals statewide continue to be on the rise. All counties saw a rise in vacation rental supply.
Public Safety’s New Alert System Requires Sign Up
All alerts that were on the Nixle Alert system will end Jan. 31.
New Virus Prompts DOH to Issue Medical Advisory
This outbreak now includes more than 300 confirmed infections and several deaths in China.
Fears of Invasive Beetle Spreading to West Hawai‘i
A meeting on how to manage infestations of the pest will be held on Feb. 3 in Hilo.
New, Contagious Pneumonia Confirmed in China
It’s not known precisely how, or how easily, the virus passes through the population.
Aerial Views of Snow-Capped Maunakea: Photo Gallery
The following gallery of aerial shots was provided by photographer Andrew Hara, courtesy of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.
Two Slain Officers Identified in Wake of ‘Unprecedented Tragedy’
The suspect in question is Jerry Hanel, a 69-year-old man who was reportedly evicted from his home near Diamond Head this morning and who stabbed his landlord in response.
HPD Identifies Cop Killer as House Fires Rage on O‘ahu
The suspect allegedly set fire to the residence after the shooting, which spread as firefighters waited for an all clear from police.
Officer Killed, Another Critical After O‘ahu Shooting
The scene of the shooting, believed to be a residence near Diamond Head, has since been swallowed by a fire that has spread to surrounding homes.
Man Befriends, Robs Canadian Couple
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has arrested and charged a 31-year-old Pāhoa man with robbery stemming from an incident that occurred Sunday.
HPD Releases Names of 25 Wanted Individuals
This is a portion of the the official master list from the department.
