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122 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 549 new cases of coronavirus statewide Thursday, bringing the overall total to 48,397.
No HCCC Inmates Currently Suffering from COVID, Officials Report
One staff member at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center tested positive for COVID-19, according to state officials Wednesday, Aug. 11.
HFD, PTA Extinguish 10-Acre Brush Fire
The Hawaiʻi Fire Department and the Pōhakuloa Fire Department have stamped out a 10-acre brush fire off of Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Big Island Police Seek Woman on Outstanding Warrants
Anyone with information about Florendo’s whereabouts is asked to contact the police department immediately.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding.
‘Armed and Dangerous’ Suspect Sought by Big Island Police
Hawai’i County Police are seeking a wanted Big Island fugitive who should be considered armed and dangerous.
DOH Suffers Reporting Issues, Partial Case Count Still Pushes 500 New Infections
Wednesday’s COVID-19 case total of 472 is a partial count.
Ladies Artisan Market to Host Virtual Talk Story With Women Lawmakers From Hawai‘i Island
In honor of Women’s Equality Day, the Ladies Artisan Market, LLC, will host a virtual talk story with Hawai‘i Island’s female state representatives.
State Slated to Receive Funding Through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Hawai‘i is set to receive $24.7 million as part of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Governor Ige Reinstates Social Gathering Restrictions Across Hawai´i
Governor David Ige on Tuesday announced an executive order that immediately reinstates several coronavirus-related restrictions throughout Hawai´i.
Big Island Reaches ‘Community Spread’ Amid Surge
The state’s two-week average is now 506 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 7.3%.
Expanded Services Coming to Hele-On
Hele-On will implement a new Sunday service in the Waimea, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, and Puna areas starting Sept. 5.
New Federal Funding Slated to Support Hawai‘i Airports, Buses, Clean Energy, Water Systems
At least $2.8 billion in new federal funding is slated for Hawaii to support the state’s airports, buses, clean energy and water systems.
COVID-19 Testing Available in Kona, South Kohala
Two separate COVID-19 testing locations are set up today.
Kona Trolley Back in Action Under Hele-On Umbrella
In partnership with Kailua-Kona businesses, the County of Hawai’i Mass Transit Agency has re-launched the Kona Trolley route as Hele-On Route 201.
Public Officials Plead With Hawai´i to get Vaccinated
Hospital beds across the state are filling up, with 224 patients under care for COVID-19 infection, 214 of whom are unvaccinated.
Big Island Police Advise Public of ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Suspect
Police caution members of the public not to approach Gonsalves and to immediately contact police.
