News
Public Urged to be Wary of Social Media Rumors
Rumors of out-of-state protesters coming to Hawai‘i to start trouble have been swirling social media.
Training at PTA Resumes in June
Currently, there are no military convoys planned for the month of June.
State Reports Nine New COVID-19 Cases
A total of 614 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Gov. Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Former Hawaiʻi Lawmaker
As a mark of respect for former state Rep. Joseph “Joe” Bertram III, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawaiʻi be flown at half-staff.
Big Island Rainfall Totals Near to Above Average So Far This Year
Big Island rainfall totals for 2020 through the end of May were near to above average at most of the gages, according to the National Weather Service monthly report.
Big Island Wanted List
Individuals can find out if they have a misdemeanor warrant or a traffic warrant by going to the Hawaii State Judiciary’s website.
Tax Hike on Luxury Homes Passes County Council 8-1
Hawai‘i County Council passed a proposed tax hike on wealthy homes Thursday evening.
Dry Fog Sanitation Implemented in Correctional Facilities to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
The dry fog creates an antimicrobial barrier that continues to kill pathogens.
County Council Approves Additional Funding for Food Distribution Efforts
Hawai‘i County Council approved funding to support the continued food distribution efforts to keiki islandwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parker School Headmaster Announces Retirement
Parker School’s headmaster is retiring after 37 years in education.
DOH Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 cases as of this afternoon, bringing the statewide total to 655.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Teenage Girl
Hawaiʻi Police seek the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing.
Parker School Celebrates the Class of 2020
Parker School celebrated the graduation of 29 seniors during its 44th commencement.
DPW Conducting Street Light Repairs in Hilo
Starting this week, Hawai‘i County’s Public Works Traffic Division will be conducting street light repairs on five streets in the Kaumana area of Hilo.
County Lays Out Priorities to Bolster Economy After COVID-19
County officials are currently looking at ways to budget their newly-received CARES Act federal funding of $80 million to assist in economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Planet Fitness to Reopen Monday
Local gyms Fitness Forever and Pacific Island Fitness have already reopened to the public, with restrictions.
Two Unleashed Dogs Threaten Monk Seal Pup
Anyone walking their dogs on Hawai‘i’s beaches should keep them on a leash at all times.
Police Identify Kona Man Who Died in Crash
The Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a Negligent Homicide investigation.
DOH Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports one new case as of noon today, which was identified in Oahu County. The statewide total is now 653.
