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HPD Seeks Unidentified Fraud Suspect
The male suspect, whose image was captured on video surveillance, is described as having a medium build and tan complexion.
DOH Reports 62 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 62 new cases of coronavirus statewide Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 14,834.
Louisiana Man Sentenced to 20 Years Prison for Defrauding Hawai‘i Residents
A 49-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of fraud in connection with a fraudulent mortgage relief scheme that targeted Hawai‘i’s Filipino immigrant community.
US Marines Undergo Live-Fire Training at PTA
US marines will be conducting their final live-fire exercise at Pōhakuloa Training Area until Nov. 6.
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Marketplace Starts Nov. 1
Hawai‘i residents have 44 days to enroll in an affordable health plan through the health insurance marketplace.
HPD Seeks Man in Connection With Attempted Murder Investigation
The victim was treated on scene by medics and subsequently transported to the Kona Community Hospital for further treatment.
Flood Advisory Issued For Big Island
An advisory is issued when flooding problems, such as flooding in low-lying areas and areas of poor drainage, as well as minor flooding of streets and roadways, is possible.
Hawai‘i County Actively Hunts COVID to Prevent Clusters
The constant testing, Kim added, is preventing large-scale breakouts.
No Injuries Reported at Kea‘au Structure Fire
No injuries were reported after a structure fire in Kea‘au this morning.
Quarantine-Exempt Travel Opens to Japan in November
Travel restrictions on US travel to Japan remain in place.
DOH Reports 66 New COVID Cases, 3 Additional Deaths
A total of 1,073 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while 215 have died based on the state’s current official count.
HPD Officer Recognized for Efforts in Tracking Down Reported Drunk Driver
A Hawai‘i Police officer was recognized for his efforts in tracking down a drunk driver involved in a hit-and-run.
Hawaiian to Maintain ‘Ohana Service to Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will continue to provide ‘Ohana by Hawaiian passenger flights between Honolulu and both Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i through at least mid-January 2021.
Man Found With Apparent Gunshot Wound in Ocean View
Hawaiʻi Police Department has initiated an attempted murder investigation after an individual was found with a gunshot wound in the roadway of the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision.
Lāna‘i to Lockdown Amid COVID Outbreak
The order also restricts travel to and from Lāna‘i for essential work or medical purposes only. All other travelers will have to quarantine for 14 days.
Hawaiʻi Health Systems Supported by Out-of-State Workers Through Christmas
In total, more than 170 medical employees are in Hawaiʻi now through Dec. 26, 2020.
New Unemployment Benefits Program to Launch Tuesday
More unemployment benefits are on the way to some Hawai‘i workers.
DOH Reports 38 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reported 38 new cases of coronavirus Monday, bringing the statewide total to 14,709 since the pandemic began.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help Finding Kona Teen
Hawai‘i Police seek the public’s locating a Kona teenager reported as a runaway.
