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Vaccination Rate of HCCC Inmates Lowest of All State’s Jails, Prisons
Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center has the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rate of inmates among all jails and prisons in the state, according to statistics released Friday, June 25.
Two Men Charged in Mountain View Burglary
All those arrested and charged with alleged crimes by the HPD are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Former HPA Student Among Those Missing Following Miami Condo Collapse
A large section of the 12-story building in Surfside crumbled at approximately 1:30 am Eastern time Thursday.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Runaway Teen
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a runaway Hilo teen.
COVID-19 Delta Variant is Identified in All Counties
Thirteen COVID-19 Delta variant cases have been identified on O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i island, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) on Friday, June 25.
State Identifies 48 New Infections Friday
The state’s two-week average is 43 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.5%.
HPD Releases Partial List of Outstanding Warrants
This is a 25-name portion of the official list from the Hawai´i County Police Department.
Man Accused in Fatal End of the World Shooting Indicted
A Captain Cook man was indicted on charges in connection to a shooting at End of the World last month that left one man dead.
COVID Recoveries Continue Among HCCC Inmates
Inmates infected with COVID-19 at Hawaii Community Correctional Center continue to get better with authorities reporting 16 additional recoveries as of Thursday, June 24.
HPM Building Supply Reaches Halfway Point of 100 Acts of Service
HPM Building Supply has reached the halfway mark of its pledge to complete 100 Acts of Service to mark its centennial anniversary.
Hawai´i Vacation Rental Demand Surges in May
Vacation rental demand across the Hawaiian Islands was back in a big way in May.
Fireworks, Other July 4th Celebrations Back on Big Island
Some road closures and other adjustments will accompany official Independence Day celebrations on the Big Island.
Three Clean Transportation Bills Signed Into Law Thursday
Three House bills that support Hawaiʻi’s transition to clean ground transportation were signed into law Thursday by Governor David Ige.
Volcano Watch: Seismic Halfalogues; Earthquakes Only Part of the Conversation
The journey from volcanic repose to a climactic eruption is like a mystery movie that keeps you at the edge of your seat.
Bacteria Levels Elevated at Puhi Bay, Back to Normal at Onekahakaha Beach
Bacteria levels at Onekahakaha Beach Swimming Area are now back to normal, however, authorities are retesting Puhi Bay after detecting high levels of enterococci in the water.
Trans-Pacific Travel Restrictions, Gathering Limits to be Lifted in July
Hawai´i will rollback more travel and gathering restrictions next month, as coronavirus vaccination rates continue to rise across all islands.
6 New COVID Cases Identified on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 55 new cases of coronavirus statewide Thursday, bringing the overall total to 37,484. No new COVID-related deaths were reported.
BISAC to Reconnect With Rural Communities; Offer Mental Health, Substance Abuse Treatment
After a nearly two-year hiatus, the Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC) will return to Hawai‘i Island’s rural communities, offering mental health and substance abuse services.
Native Hawaiian Health Care System Set to Receive Federal Funding
The Native Hawaiian Health Care System (NHHCS), which coordinates health care programs and services for Native Hawaiians on five of the Hawaiian Islands, will receive a total of $18.2 million in federal funding.
