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KCH Confirms New COVID-Related Death, HMC Designated as Monoclonal Antibody Clinic Site
Kona Community Hospital confirms one new COVID-related death as of Monday, Sept. 6, bringing the death toll at the facility up to 15.
N. Hawaiʻi Community Hospital Adjusts Visitor Policy to 1 Vaccinated Person Per Patient
Queenʻs North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital (QNHCH) will allow one visitor per patient upon proof of vaccination, starting Wednesday, Sept. 8.
Police ID Woman Attacked by Dogs in Puna
Authorities have identified a Puna woman attacked by dogs last month as 85-year-old Dolores Teresa Oskins of Keaʻau.
Elderly Puna Woman Attacked by Dogs Dies
An elderly Puna woman attacked by multiple dogs in Keaʻau last month succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at Hilo Medical Center on Sunday, Sept. 5.
50 New COVID-19 Infections Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 499 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 68,764.
New Noxious Weed Discovered in East Hawaiʻi
A new invasive plant, known as “devil weed” has been found on the Big Island.
Rep. Lowen to Host Talk Story on End of Eviction Moratorium and Next Steps
Rep. Nicole Lowen has scheduled a virtual talk story to discuss the end of the eviction moratorium and what the next steps are for tenants and landlords who owe or are owed back rent.
Residents Rally in Pāhoa Against COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Mandates
For the third Saturday in a row, dozens of Hawaiʻi Island residents have gathered in the Pāhoa roundabout to protest against vaccination and testing mandates.
HPD Identifies Man Killed in Pāhoa Crash
Authorities have identified a man killed in a single-vehicle crash in Puna over the weekend as Robert Lively.
DOH Reports 119 New COVID-19 Cases on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 756 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 68,265.
COVID-19 Testing Clinics Scheduled for Monday, Sept. 6
COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinics are scheduled in North and South Kohala today.
Single-Vehicle Crash in Pāhoa Leaves 1 Dead
One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Pāhoa on Saturday, Sept. 4.
New Administrator for Plant Industry Division
Prior to joining ODA, Dr. Rogg was the head of the Invertebrate Department at the Charles Darwin Research Station (CDRS) in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.
Hawai‘i to Receive Over $2 Million to Help Feed Families
The program awards grants of $100 to $5,000 to individuals and grants of $100 to $10,000 to Tribes, religious organizations, food banks and other non-profits and federally-funded educational facilities, and local governments in Hawai‘i, Alaska, and insular areas.
Families Donate Tiny Home to Habitat for Humanity
After hundreds of hours of sweat equity by the teens, their friends and family, the home is completed and will soon help a family realize their own dream of owning a home.
Governor Releases $3,900,000 for Capital Improvement Projects
$3,250,000.00 will finance construction costs for perimeter fence replacement at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole, Hawaiʻi.
100 New Cases on Big Island
A total of 3,675 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 624 have died.
Vibrant Hawai‘i Donates 3D Printers
By the close of Hubs 2.0, Big Island Face Shields had provided 235 3D printing workshops and enrichment activities focused on growing critical thinking skills, entrepreneurship knowledge, design thinking and STEM skills.
Waimea Library to Offer Computer Literacy Classes for Adults
Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library in Waimea will offer free introductory hands-on computer classes for adults.
Discovery of Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl in Hilo Home Yields 1 Arrest
A narcotics search warrant executed at a residence in Hilo yielded one arrest after the discovery of three pounds of methamphetamine as well as cocaine and fentanyl.
