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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.
Coast Guard Medivacs Mariner Off Hawai‘i Island
A mariner aboard a commercial fishing vessel in Kona waters was medivaced by the US Coast Guard after suffering an injury to his forearm.
Kona Man Accused of Domestic Abuse Also Faces Similiar Charges in Family Court
A Kona man wanted after failing to appear in Family Court on domestic abuse charges is facing additional offenses after a domestic incident in the Hilo Walmart parking lot.
Police ID Victim in Puna Murder Investigation
Hawai‘i Island police identified the man shot to death at his residence in the Aloha Estates subdivision, Monday, April 26, as 59-year-old Jay Allen Freeman of Volcano.
Warrant Sweep Operation Yields 7 Arrests
Seven individuals wanted on a total of 11 outstanding warrants were taken into custody after a warrant sweep operation in South Kohala.
Fishing Vessel Sinks at Honokōhau Harbor
A marine vessel became submerged in the waters at Honokōhau Harbor Monday.
Hawai‘i Reports First Pediatric Death Related to COVID Infection
The State Department of Health on Tuesday officially reported the state’s first pediatric COVID-19 death.
Honoka‘a Man Faces 26 Charges Related to Domestic Incidents
A Honoka‘a man is in court Tuesday following a domestic abuse investigation.
