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Big Island Weekend Road Closures: Sept. 4-6
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for Sept. 4-6.
Another Hilo Veteran Dies Due to COVID-19
Another veteran ill with COVID-19 has died, bringing Hawaii County’s pandemic death toll to five.
Hawai‘i County Opens Central Command Post to Combat COVID-19
Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale in Hilo is being converted into an emergency operation center as county officials continue their efforts in combatting the spread of COVID-19.
DOH Reports 211 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide, 4 Deaths
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 211 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 8,991.
Ige, Labor Department Secure Additional Week of Federal Unemployment Benefits
Hawaiʻi was approved for an additional week of the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program, Gov. David Ige announced this morning.
Cow Found Shot Dead in S. Kohala Being Investigated as Animal Cruelty
Hawaiʻi Police are looking for witnesses to a cruelty to animals investigation in South Kohala.
HFD Continues to Monitor North Kohala Brush Fire
Hawai‘i Fire Department continues to monitor a brush fire in North Kohala that burned approximately 50 acres.
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Hosts Brown Bag Lunch Series
Talks are every third Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
18 Felony Inmates Released From HCCC
Eighteen felony-charged or pretrial prisoners at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center were released, the Hawai‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney announced Wednesday afternoon.
HFD Warns of Increased Wildfire Danger
The Hawai‘i Fire Department is imploring the public to take an increased threat of wildfires seriously.
Gov Approves Mayor’s Request to Close Beaches for 2 Weeks
Gov. David Ige approves Mayor Harry Kim’s request to close Hawai‘i Island’s beaches for two weeks in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Water Restrictions Lifted in South Hilo
Water restrictions for South Hilo customers have been lifted after weeks of restricted use.
HPD Seeks Wanted Honoka‘a Man
Anyone with information about DeCosta’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Jeremy Kubojiri at (808) 961-2378.
Another Hilo Veteran Succumbs to COVID-19
Another Hilo veteran diagnosed with COVID-19 is dead, bringing Hawai‘i Island’s death toll to four.
Free COVID-19 Testing in 3 East Hawai‘i Locations This Week
The Big Island identified 35 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, pushing the county total to more than 400 since the pandemic began as a multiple-week surge continues with no signs yet of slowing down.
Big Island Identifies Record Number of New COVID-19 Infections Wednesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 339 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday and one new COVID-related death.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Wanted Pāhoa Man
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a wanted Pāhoa man.
North Kohala Brush Fire Scorches 50 Acres, Arson Suspected
Over 50 acres of vacant state land were scorched after a vehicle was reportedly set on fire off Akoni Pule Highway, authorities confirmed Wednesday morning.
Missing Kailua-Kona Woman Found in Good Health
A Kailua-Kona woman reported missing earlier this week has been located.
Prisoner Disturbance Occurs at MCCC Tuesday
At around 2 p.m. Tuesday, inmates in one module refused to go back into their cells.
