News
Civil Defense Identifies 7 New Cases of COVID-19
Preventive measures of wearing face coverings in public, social distancing, and limiting gathering sizes are all mandated and will be enforced by HPD.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing, Endangered Woman
Hawaiʻi Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Keaʻau woman.
UH Campuses See Slight Decline in Enrollment Statewide
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is the only university campus to see declines in enrollment over this fall semester.
Realtor Organization Donates PPE to Big Island Schools
Each year, Hawai‘i REALTORS hosts an annual RAD event to assist schools in need.
Hawai‘i’s COVID Total Tops 14,000 Since Pandemic Began
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 83 new cases of coronavirus Sunday.
DWS to Conduct Flow Testing in West Hawai‘i
The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.
Upgrades Coming to East Hawai’i Cultural Center
Like most organizations in East Hawai’i, EHCC has faced financial setbacks and is working hard to reinvent its programming to serve the community safely during the pandemic.
Newly Installed Signals at Volcano Rd., Kipimana St. to Operate in Flashing Mode
The newly installed traffic signals at Volcano Road (Route 11) and its intersection with Kipimana Street will operate in flashing mode from Wednesday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 25.
Trusted Partners Announced for Pre-Travel Inter-County COVID Testing
Inter-county travelers arriving in Kaua‘i and Maui may now bypass the 14-day quarantine if they take a COVID-19 test no earlier than 72 hours prior to departure and receive a negative result.
DOH Reports 96 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 96 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, bringing the adjusted statewide total to 13,949 since the pandemic began.
Big Island Island Outstanding Warrants List: Oct. 16, 2020
HPD releases its weekly outstanding warrants list on Oct. 16.
3 Mariners Rescued from Overturned Vessel South of O‘ahu
The US Coast Guard and Ocean Safety crews rescued three mariners from an overturned vessel off the south of O‘ahu, Friday.
New Hours Set at Waiʻōhinu, Ocean View Transfer Stations
The Solid Waste Division of the Department of Environmental Management will begin new operating days and hours for the Waiʻōhinu and Ocean View Transfer Stations effective Nov. 1, 2020.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: Oct. 17-23
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Oct. 17-23.
Over 1,000 Trans-Pacific Travelers Post-Tested for COVID at Kona, Hilo Airports
The number of trans-Pacific travelers arriving in Hawai‘i on Thursday as part of the state’s pre-travel coronavirus testing program was more than officials anticipated.
Runaway Teen Located
The Hawaiʻi Police Department reports that 15-year old Mary-Ann Leonard was located.
2 Lost Hikers Rescued out of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Two experienced hikers were rescued by helicopter out of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Thursday after getting lost overnight and running out of water.
DOH Reports 89 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 89 new cases of coronavirus Friday, bringing the adjusted statewide total to 13,853 since the pandemic began. One additional fatality was also reported.
