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Hawai‘i COVID-Related Death Toll Tops 200
A total of 78 new cases of coronavirus were also identified Wednesday, bringing the total across all counties to 14,233.
HPD Arrests Keaʻau Man on Property, Firearm Charges
On Friday, Oct. 16, shortly before 2:30 a.m., Puna Patrol officers responded to a reported active burglary of a residence on Lilikoi Drive in Kurtistown.
Syphilis Cases in Women, Newborns Increasing Annually, DOH Reports
The rate of syphilis cases in women and newborns in Hawai‘i has been increasing annually over the past four years, according to the Department of Health.
Armed, Dangerous Suspect Located, Charged With Array of Offenses
A Hilo man is facing an array of offenses after fleaing from police in a stolen vehicle and found with financial documents belonging to a 74-year-old veteran.
40 Shelter Dogs, Cats to Move to Mainland Shelters
Hawai‘i Island Humane Society (HIHS) and Aloha `Ilio Rescue are partnering with Greater Good Charities and Wings of Rescue to fly 40 shelter dogs and cats from Hawaii Island to the US mainland joining the Paws Across the Pacific initiative.
Big Island Coronavirus Testing Schedule
Free COVID-19 testing will be provided across the Big island through Oct. 24, 2020.
Interisland Travelers Can Now Avoid Quarantine Going To, From Big Island
Interisland travelers flying to and from the Big Island can now dodge two weeks in quarantine by following standard protocol announced by Hawai‘i County Tuesday.
New Grant Program to Help Hawai‘i Businesses
The program will help at least 2,500 businesses statewide, as it is funded by $25 million allocated from Hawai‘i’s portion of the CARES Act stimulus package.
91 New COVID Cases, 2 Deaths Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 91 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 14,156 since the pandemic began. Two new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
No Injuries Reported in Honoka‘a Green Waste Fire
No injuries were reported after Hawai‘i fire crews extinguished a green waste fire in Honoka‘a this morning.
COVID Cluster Identified in Ocean View
A cluster of COVID-19 cases was identified during a drive-through testing clinic in Ocean View over the weekend.
Zero Active COVID-19 Cases Reported at University of Nations
The University of Nations in Kona (UoNK) announced Monday evening that they had zero active COVID-19 cases among staff or student body.
Missing, Endangered Keaʻau Woman Found
A Keaʻau woman who was reported as missing and endangered on Oct. 18 has been found.
Tsunami Advisory Canceled
A tsunami advisory issued this afternoon for the Hawaiian Islands has been canceled.
Tsunami Warning Issued For Big Island, State
All beaches and low-lying coastal areas are at risk and will be closed for the remainder of today.
DOH Releases Updated Guidance for Schools Based on New COVID Thresholds
The Hawai‘i Department of Health released updated COVID-19 guidance for schools based on the new reopening thresholds.
State, Private-Sector Partner to Double Food Bucks to Help Families, Local Agriculture
The State of Hawai‘i will match a donation of half a million dollars from a hui of private-sector organizations toward the DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks program.
HPD Seeks Hilo Man Missing For Months
Authorities on the Big Island continue to search for a man missing since March of this year.
