Big Island Reports 21 COVID Cases, as Pre-Travel Testing Program Begins
The daily average case totals on the Big Island have hovered around 20 for the last week before the pre-travel program began.
Dry Season Subsides, Wet Season Arrives in Hawai‘i
The climate model consensus favors above-average rainfall through the wet season, with large-scale, wetter than average conditions particularly from December 2020 through April 2021.
HPD Seeks Teen Runaway
Police ask that anyone with information on her whereabouts call the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Kona Community Hospital Reports Second COVID Death
Another COVID-19-related death was reported at Kona Community Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.
Free COVID Testing Set For Ocean View on Saturday
Those who participate must wear a face covering at all times and maintain social distancing.
Trans-Pacific Travelers Arrive at Kona Airport
The first trans-Pacific travelers participating in the state’s pre-travel coronavirus testing program arrived at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole Thursday afternoon.
Blue Wave Food Distribution Set For Hilo, Kona
Hawai’i County Democrats will distribute free bags of groceries at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 in both East and West Hawai’i.
Volcano Watch: Crack Team of Geologists Measure the Koa‘e Fault System
The Koa‘e fault system connects Kīlauea’s East and Southwest Rift Zones south of the caldera.
Police Continue Search For Man Missing 3 Years
Police on the Big Island have renewed a request for a man missing since 2017.
Big Island Surpasses 1K Cases of COVID-19
The statewide total of infections now stands at 13,764 since the pandemic began.
Free COVID-19 Testing Scheduled in Pāhoa on Friday
A free drive-through testing clinic for COVID-19 will be offered to the general public on Friday.
Appliance Collection Service Reopens at Various Transfer Stations
The Solid Waste Division is reopening its appliance (White Goods) collection services at County Transfer Stations.
Hawai‘i Restaurant Cards to Arrive This Week
The card can only be used for food and non-alcoholic beverage purchases. The card will not be accepted at grocery or convenience stores or for grab-and-go prepared meals.
Keaʻau Elementary Employee Charged With Disorderly Conduct
A Keaʻau Elementary School employee was charged with disorderly conduct after reportedly making a verbal threat on campus Wednesday afternoon.
Pre-Travel Testing Approved For Japan
Proof of a negative test result from trusted testing partners in Japan will allow travelers from Japan to bypass the 14-day quarantine upon their arrival in Hawai‘i.
Keaʻau Elementary Employee Taken Into Custody After Making Threatening Remark
A Keaʻau Elementary School employee was taken into custody after she allegedly made a remark threatening the school, authorities reported this afternoon.
Another Life Care Center Resident Succumbs to COVID-19
Another resident at the Life Care Center (LCC) of Hilo has died due to COVID-19, bringing the facility’s death toll to four.
Hawai‘i Reports 10 COVID-Related Deaths, as Big Island Nears 1,000 Confirmed Cases
The statewide total is now 13,674 cases since the pandemic began.
Scam Calls Disguised as Police Phone Numbers
‘Spoofing’ occurs when people make it appear as if their phone calls are coming from a different number.
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