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Work Set to Start on Ainaloa Roundabout Project
Work for the Ainaloa Roundabout project is set to begin next week, Hawai‘i Department of Transporation announced on Friday.
Hilo Water Pump Station Repaired, Restriction Reduced to 10%
A 25% water restriction for certain South Hilo customers in the vicinity of Kaiwiki Road was reduced to 10%.
Vehicle Registration, Licensing Goes Back to Service by Appointment Only
Starting Sept. 1, the Vehicle Registration and Licensing office will revert back to only servicing customers by appointment.
Wild Cat Kills Nine Hawaiian Petrel
Hawaiian Petrels are one of three endangered native Hawaiian seabirds found on Kaua‘i. The island is home to around one-third of the world population of this species.
Fisherman Arrested For Hundreds of Illegal Take
Officers inspected the boat and the fisher’s catch at the South Point Boat Ramp.
Police Arrest Murder Suspect
Wallace Jr. was the subject of an all-points bulletin as he was wanted in connection with a second-degree murder investigation.
Mayor Says Big Island Won’t Lockdown Amid COVID-19 Surge
The mayor’s decision comes on the heels of record-setting numbers announced Friday, including 26 new positive COVID-19 patients and 117 active cases islandwide.
Free COVID-19 Testing on Big Island Saturday
Be sure to wear a face covering at all times and observe social distancing.
Hawai‘i Reports 4 More Deaths, as Big Island Active Cases of COVID-19 Pass 100
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported four coronavirus-related deaths for the second day in a row, along with 265 new cases of COVID-19 statewide on Friday.
24 HCCC Inmates Released in Effort to Avoid COVID-19 Outbreak
Twenty-four petty misdemeanor and misdemeanor prisoners from Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center were released.
HFD Snuffs Out Hot Spots at Puna Brush Fire
Fire crews are monitoring hot spots after a fire burned approximately one acre in Puna.
HPD Identifies Man in Fatal Ocean View Car Crash
A man who died after a single-vehicle crash in Ocean View was identified as Kevin Ceasar of Naʻalehu.
Police, MADD Sponsor Drunk Driving ‘Saturation Saturday’ Enforcement
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation provides grant funding to staff additional officers for these events.
HPD Identifies body Found in Eden Roc
A body discovered in a remote area of Eden Roc was identified as Sean Nephi Kuhia of Volcano.
HPD Asks For Assistance Locating Wanted Big Island Man
Anyone with information on Sanchez’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact police immediately.
14 COVID-19 Patients Being Treated at HMC
The Hilo Medical Center reports a slight uptick of one COVID-19 patient now hospitalized in its facility bringing the total to 14.
HIDOE Extends Distance Learning in Hawai‘i
During the “Learn from Home” phase, schools will continue offering learning hubs on campus to provide connectivity for students who need it. Schools will also continue educational programming for vulnerable students as previously identified.
Hawai‘i Reports 4 Deaths, 306 New Coronavirus Cases Statewide
Active cases of coronavirus on the Big Island approach 100.
