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DOH Reports 33 New Cases of Virus Tuesday
The state’s two-week average is 41 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Kea‘au Man Faces Myriad of Offenses After Alleged Domestic Dispute
A Kea‘au man is facing a myriad of charges after allegedly threatening a a woman last week.
Test of Statewide Warning System Set For July
If you hear this siren tone in circumstances other than a test, follow emergency information and instructions provided by official government channels.
May Visitor Arrivals to Hawai´i Nearly 75% of Pre-Pandemic Total
Prior to the pandemic, Hawai´i experienced record-level visitor expenditures and arrivals in 2019, and in the first two months of 2020.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Man
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a 52-year-old man in ned of medical attention.
Nonprofit to Hold Open BBQ to Support Military, Vets and Families
The Mental Restorations Foundation is holding a membership drive and ´ohana BBQ in July to grow its ranks and communicate its mission.
Wild Pigs Take Toll on Local Species in Hawaiʻi
The team of researchers hope that these findings will shed light on the magnitude of threat wild pigs pose to global biodiversity when compared to other problematic species.
Suspect Arrested Following Robbery at Hilo ATM
A Puna woman has been arrested following a robbery at a Big Island ATM.
Police Identify Possible South Kohala Drowning Victim
Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the victim in a possible South Kohala drowning that occurred late last week.
DOH Reports Lower Virus Counts Monday
The state’s two-week average is 40 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Several State Parks on Big Island to Close For Independence Day
Regular park hours will resume Monday, July 5.
Civil Defense Releases New Virus Totals
The DOH, clinics, and pharmacies offer coronavirus vaccinations on a regular basis.
HTA Releases Results of Visitor Survey Amid Pandemic
The Hawai´i Tourism Authority (HTA) on Monday, June 28 released the results of its most recent visitor expereience tracking study.
New Type of Supernova Confirmed With Help From Keck Observatory
An international team of astronomers has captured the very first evidence of a new type of supernova.
Par Hawaii’s Fueling Dreams Campaign For Special Olympics
Special Olympics Hawaii provides year-round sports programs and training for athletes with intellectual disabilities, free of charge.
Genealogy Wa’a Chant Gifted to Laʻiʻōpua 2020
For more information about the Laʻiʻōpua Wa‘a Project, visit www.laiopua.org or call Kawehi Inaba at 808.937.8907.
Free Mental Health Telemedicine Services for Rural Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi UTelehealth is staffed with a licensed mental health counselor, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse practitioner and physician.
Veterans Foundation and AARP Deliver Veterans Summit
The seminars will help veterans get answers to questions about benefits and important issues.
Bishop Museum Receives $100,000 Award
The current project seeks to capture the exhibit for online audiences and permanent archiving through a high-quality, thoughtfully designed, and user-friendly online platform, and to use this platform as a model for the sharing of future Museum exhibits.
