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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.
Search Warrant on Hilo Home Yields Drugs, Weapons
A search warrant executed at a residence in the Waiākea House lots area of Hilo led to two arrests after the discovery of weapons and narcotics.
$4.4 Mil Disbursed Through County Rent, Mortgage Assistance Program
Six Hawai‘i Island-based nonprofit organizations joined today to announce the Hawai‘i County Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program (RMAP) has disbursed $4.4 million in housing assistance grants as of Oct. 22, 2020.
Mermaid Mushrooms Wins HIPlan Grand Prize
Mermaid Mushrooms, a developing a business producing Gourmet Mushrooms for local consumption, was awarded Hawaii Island Business Plan Competition’s (HIPlan) grand prize of $25,000 over the weekend.
