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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.

Man Rescued After Car Crashes Into Hilo Harbor

Big Island Police on Wednesday rescued a man from the waters of Hilo Harbor.

Big Island Reports 12 New Infections Wednesday

The state’s two-week average is 39 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.3%.

High Bacteria Levels Detected in Hilo Beach Waters, DOH Retesting

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) is retesting a Hilo beach after high levels of bacteria were detected in the water.

HELCO to Auto-Enroll Past Due Accounts in Payment Plan Beginning in July

May 31 marked the end of the moratorium on disconnections set by the Public Utilities Commission.

HCCC Inmate Transfers to O‘ahu Prison Test Positive for COVID-19

New COVID-19 cases were identified among inmates at the state prison on O‘ahu following a prisoner transfer from Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center last week.

Underweight Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup Rescued Off Midway Atoll

An endangered Hawaiian monk seal pup prematurely separated from its mother was rescued from Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and airlifted to Kailua-Kona’s mammal hospital for treatment.

Police ID Man Killed in Second Officer-Involved Shooting

Authorities have identified a man killed during an officer-involved shooting on June 18 as 31-year-old Daniel Buckingham.

DUI Arrests Continue to Outpace Last Year’s Totals

DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.

Mauna Kea Resort Seeking Hires For Multiple Positions

Mauna Kea Resort, which is comprised of the Big Island’s Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, is actively seeking new team members for their culinary and housekeeping departments.

New COVID Infections Continue Downward Trend

The state’s two-week average is 37 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.

Native Hawaiian Culture to Influence Management of Marine National Monument

Mai Ka Pō Mai establishes a collaborative management framework for incorporating Native Hawaiian culture into the stewardship of Papahānaumokuākea.

Health Officials Report Spread of COVID-19 Delta Variant in Hawai‘i

The COVID-19 Delta variant is spreading in the state, the Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) confirmed this morning.

Police Seek Public’s Finding Runaway Ka‘ū Teen

Hawai‘i Police seek the public’s help locating a Ka‘ū teen reported as a runaway.

Federal Funding to Aid Hawai‘i Airports in COVID Recovery

Federal funding is coming to aid Hawai‘i’s airports that experienced economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year.

Governor Announces Laundry List of 28 Bills up For Veto

Governor David Ige announced his Intent to Veto list Monday. It was not lacking for line items.

Hawai´i Hotel Performance Bounces Back Meaningfully in May

Hawai´i’s quarantine order for travelers due to the COVID-19 pandemic began on March 26, 2020, which immediately resulted in dramatic declines for the hotel industry.

HFD Rescues Injured Hiker at Boiling Pots

HFD extended a reminder to residents and visitors to pay attention to the access and hazard warning signs along the Wailuku River.

Preliminary Hearing Rescheduled for Man Charged in Connection to ‘End of the World’ Shooting

A preliminary hearing was rescheduled for a Captain Cook man facing second-degree murder and first-degree arson charges in connection to a shooting that occurred at End of the World last month that left one man dead.

Hawai‘i Daily Virus Average Drops to Lowest Total This Year

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 14 new cases of coronavirus statewide Monday.
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