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State Health Insurance Assistance Program Provides Free Help

Visit www.shiphelp.org to register and to see more event details.

2021 Hawaii State Veterans Summit

The first summit in 2019 drew approximately 700 veterans over a two-day period at an in-person event at the Hawaii Convention Center.

Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition

This year’s competition is being held in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival which will be held November 4- 7.

Zonta Club Offers MicroGrant for Women Entrepreneurs

The program goal is to help women in our community start up or expand a business through a microgrant intended to give a helping hand.

Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union Awards $24,000 in Scholarships

The eight scholarships are named after a volunteer or a manager who made significant contributions to the credit union.

67 New Cases Statewide

A total of 2,420 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 513 have died.

Hawaii Gas to be Acquired by Argo Infrastructure Partners

The company’s headquarters location, management team, and Hawaii-based directors will remain in place.

Helping Hands Hawaii Plans School Supply Drive

School supply donations supplement pre-ordered inventory that is purchased with donated and grant-awarded funds for students of all grade levels.

Hilo Community Players to Host ‘Disney in the Park’ Concert

Hilo Community Players are inviting the public to join them for a free concert for their event, Disney in the Park!

New COVID Cases Counted at HCCC

The Public Safety Department now reports 103 active cases of COVID-19 among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center. On Saturday, June 19, Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency reported 25 new cases at the jail.

Longtime Sportscaster Robert Kekaula Dies

The voice of University of Hawai‘i Football has died.

Big Island COVID Hospitalizations Surge to 7

COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased to seven as of Saturday, June 19.

WATCH: Multiple Shots Fired During Officer-Involved Shooting in Hilo Friday

Authorities have released body-worn camera footage of an officer-involved shooting on June 18 that left one officer injured and the suspect dead.

Hulihe‘e Palace Damaged Following Break-In

State archeologists continue to assess costs incurred by damages done to a historical site in downtown Kailua-Kona after a 27-year-old woman attempted to break into the building.

HPD Officer Stabbed During Officer-Involved Shooting Identified as 12-Year Veteran on the Force

Hawai‘i Police released more details regarding an officer-involved shooting in Hilo where a man was shot and killed and an officer was stabbed in the arm on Friday, June 18.

Big Island Road Closures, June 19-25

All projects are weather permitting.

Suspect in Friday Officer-Involved Shooting Armed With Machete, Police Say

Authorities confirm the suspect in Friday’s fatal officer-involved shooting was armed with a machete and knife when he reportedly attacked officers in a Hilo residence.

Fire Department Releases Fireworks Guideline For 4th of July

The Hawaii Fire Department has released guidelines for using fireworks this Independence Day.

HPD Investigates Second Officer-Involved Shooting in Hilo Within a Week

A man is dead and an officer is injured following an officer-involved shooting in Hilo this afternoon.

Hawai‘i Reports Three New COVID Deaths Friday

The state’s two-week average is 43 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 0.9%.
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