News
Statewide Summer Food Program Launches This Month
A new summer feeding program will launch statewide for school-aged children starting June 14.
HCCC In-House Quarantine Has Halted Virtual Court Hearings
The COVID-19 outbreak at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center has prosecutors looking at alternative ways for inmates to appear before a judge since the facility has placed all housing under quarantine and stopped all inmate movement within the facility.
Coast Guard Rescues Four Overboard Mariners
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Kimball rescued four mariners off Portlock after they had fallen overboard from their vessel Sunday.
Mayor Rolls Back Gathering, Boating Restrictions on Big Island
Big Islanders can now congregate in larger numbers at sporting events than have been allowed in months.
4 HPD Veteran Officers Promoted to Rank of Captain
Police Chief Paul Ferreira has promoted four individuals to the rank of Captain.
‘Ulu Education Toolkit Launch
ʻUlu is a traditional Polynesian staple that comprised an important part of Hawaii’s food system before European contact, contributing to greater food self-sufficiency than the islands have today.
6 New COVID Cases Identified in HCCC Outbreak
COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center (HCCC) have crept up to 77, officials announced Tuesday, June 1.
Big Island COVID Cases Spike Tuesday
The state’s two-week average is 55 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
As Hurricane Season Arrives, HELCO Urges Emergency Preparedness
Hawaiian Electric sent out information advising its customers, both residential and commercial, to be prepared and have emergency plans in place.
Hawai´i County Fair Scrapped Due to COVID
The 71st Hawai´i County Fair will not be held in Hilo this September as originally planned.
Temporary Closure Scheduled for Further Roadway Investigation at End of the World
Two temporary road closures are scheduled, today, starting at 9 a.m. till noon as police further investigate a fatal crash in South Kona and a murder at End of the World.
Aerial Search for Missing Nebraska Man on Kaua‘i Suspended
The aerial search for a missing Nebraska man has been suspended after two days of searching yielded no leads to his whereabouts
Beach Violations Minimal Over Memorial Weekend
The first three-day holiday weekend in a year without strict COVID-19 restrictions in place passed with few issues on beaches and in near-shore waters around the state.
Amazon Closer to Construction in Hawai´i
Online shopping with Amazon Prime took one step closer toward simplicity for Hawai´i residents last week.
DOH Identifies 30 New COVID Cases Monday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 30 new cases of coronavirus Monday.
Extensive Search For Nebraska Man Missing on Kaua‘i Continues
An extensive search operation took place on Sunday for 23-year-old Samuel Martinez of Lincoln, Nebraska, who is still missing.
St. Jude’s Restarts Shower Program
To accommodate pandemic safety concerns, a few changes have been made to the shower protocol.
11 Hawaiʻi Island Students Receive $44,000 in Scholarships
The students were among 61 recipients, one from each qualifying public and independent school in the state.
Hawaii Residents Encouraged to Review Insurance Policies and Deductibles
Additional information on flood and hurricane insurance can be found on the Insurance Division’s website under Consumer Resources at cca.hawaii.gov/ins/resources/
