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Man Taken Into Custody in Connection to End of the World Shooting
A 27-year-old man was taken into custody in connection to a shooting at End of the World in Keauhou last month that left one person dead.
4 Patients Being Treated for COVID-19 at HMC
Four Big Island residents are currently being treated for COVID-19 at Hilo Medical Center.
Bill Makes Changes to Eviction Policies, Adds Mandatory Mediation
This program will begin on the first day after the eviction moratorium ends
Hawaii to Begin Paying Out UI Benefits Through MEUC Program
MEUC benefits are available for the week ending Jan. 2, 2021, through the week ending Sept. 4, 2021.
Hawai´i Makes Juneteenth Official Day of Remembrance
Currently, 48 other States have passed similar laws to make Juneteenth a ceremonial holiday.
WATCH: Body Cam Footage of Officer-Involved Shooting Released
Hawai‘i Police Department provided body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Hilo Sunday, June 13.
HMSA to Close Kona Office, Transition to Virtual Service
The Hawai‘i Medical Service Association (HMSA) will close its Kona office and transition to virtual servicing, effective July 16.
Mountain View Man Faces Assault Charges After Allegedly Attacking 2 People
A Mountain View is facing assault charges after attacking two people, including his girlfriend, last week.
Judges Grant Early Release of Inmates Amid COVID Outbreak at HCCC
The State Public Defenders Office in Hawai‘i County started filing motions for early release of inmates due to the COVID-19 outbreak at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center.
Fire Destroys Pāhoa Structure Known to be Occupied by Squatters
No injuries were reported after a Pāhoa structure when up in flames Tuesday, June 15.
Police ID Woman Killed in Puna Moped Crash
Authorities have identified a woman killed in a moped crash on Monday evening, June 14.
Eight New Infections Noted on Big Island
The state’s two-week average is 51 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.0%.
Woman Dies in Puna Moped Crash
An unidentified female died following a moped crash on Sunday evening, June 14, 2021, on Government Beach Road in the area of Papaya Farms Road in Puna.
Dog Attacks Among USPS Employees Up Statewide
Nineteen US Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs in 2020 statewide, a 58% increase from the previous year’s total of 12.
Short-Term COVID Testing Program Set Up to Address HCCC Cluster
A free short-term community COVID-19 testing program will be set up by the County of Hawaiʻi to address the reported cluster at the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center (HCCC) in Hilo.
China Resident Indicted on Laundering Millions Through Big Island Properties
A man from Bejing, China was indicted in federal court for laundering millions of fraud proceeds through Big Island properties.
Student Credit Union Opens at Hilo High
Hilo High School is the fourth student credit union on Hawai´i Island.
Interisland Travel Restrictions Ended in Hawai´i
At long last, intrastate travel has returned to normal in Hawai´i.
