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Exclusive Interview: Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth Discusses Critical Issues Facing Hawaiʻi County Today
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth sits down with Pacific Media Group COO and Big Island Now Director, Jack Dugan to address some of the greatest challenges facing the county today.
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.
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.
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.
Police Investigate Suspected Stabbing in Hilo
The victim was transported via ambulance to the Hilo Medical Center Emergency Room, where he later underwent surgery.
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.
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.
Harbor Bathrooms Trashed Statewide
DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation bathrooms are being trashed across the state.
DOH Confirms 27 COVID-19 Cases Overnight
Hawai‘i confirmed 27 new cases of coronavirus Thursday, as the statewide total climbed to 285.
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.
Police Search for Kaʻū Man Missing Since Friday
Hawaiʻi Island Police are looking for a missing Big Island man.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Big Island COVID-19 Cases Climb Above 20
As of Wednesday, no patients on Hawai‘i Island had required coronavirus-related hospitalization.
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.
