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HPD Releases 25-Name Portion of Master Outstanding Warrant List
This is the official list from the Hawaii County Police Department.
Hilo Man Charged With Identity Theft
A Hilo man is being held on $141,000 bail after being charged with a myriad of offenses involving credit card and identity theft.
Officials Halt Visitation at Hilo Veterans Home Over COVID Concerns
The staff member in question works with food preparation and does not have direct contact with those who live in the home.
Volcano Watch: The Rise and Fall of Lava Lakes
May 3 marks three years since the start of the devastating lower East Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea.
Statewide COVID Cases Spike Above 100 Thursday
Most of the 69 active cases on the Big Island are located in the Kailua-Kona and Hilo areas.
Visitor Arrivals to Hawai´i Increase for First Time During Pandemic
This was the first time in 12 months visitor arrivals were up, but the year-to-date arrivals were still significantly down.
North Hawai’i Community Hospital to Offer COVID Vaccine Clinic, No Appointment Necessary
Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital (QNHCH) is offering vaccinations for those age 16 and older.
Multi-Agency Effort Underway to Offer COVID Vaccine in Vulnerable Communities
Several government agencies along with private-sector and non-profit partners have launched a full-scale outreach effort to ensure every individual who wants a COVID-19 vaccination is able to get one.
DWS Extends Appointment Only Services for In-Person Assistance
The Department of Water Supply (DWS) will continue offering in-person services by appointment only through Friday, May 28, 2021, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Restaurant Revitalization Grants Open For Applications Friday
Money will soon become available to help restaurants struggling in the wake of COVID-19.
Volcano Residents Gather in Support of Sexual Assault Victims on ‘Denim Day’
Dozens of Volcano residents gathered to show support for their neighbor who was reportedly sexually assaulted earlier this month by a stranger.
KCH, HMC to End Public COVID Vaccine Clinics
Kona Community Hospital and Hilo Medical Center will be ending their public COVID-19 vaccination clinics later this month.
Three New COVID-Related Deaths Tallied Statewide
The state’s two-week average is 77 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Police, DLNR Conduct Sweep of Old Uncle Billy’s in Hilo
The interior of the hotel is considered a public health hazard and people are cautioned to stay out.
Suspect in Volcano Murder Case Officially Charged
The suspect remains in police custody in lieu of $411,000 bail pending his initial court appearance, scheduled for Thursday.
Three District COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Across Big Island Wednesday
Three district COVID-19 tests are scheduled island-wide on Wednesday.
Kawaihae Road Traffic Update
Police and emergency crews remain on scene. Motorists are asked to drive with caution in the area.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Man
Hawai‘i Police is seeking the public’s help in locating a 74-year-old man last seen on April 27 in Hilo.
