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VIDEO: Hawai’i Island Child Sex Trafficking Prevention and Victim Support
Kapa Radio’s Ka’ea Lyons sits down with Lili`uokalani Trust’s Jo Anne “JoB” Balberde-Kamaliʻi and Hō`ola Nā Pua’s Joy Tanimura Winquist to discuss sex trafficking prevention and support for Hawai’i keiki.
Coast Guard Locates Two Overdue Kayakers Off Big Island
Coast Guard Sector Honolulu watchstanders received a report at 6:38 p.m. Wednesday from a good Samaritan stating she saw the kayakers depart earlier in the day, adding they had not returned by sunset.
DOH Reports 108 New Cases, 3 More COVID-Related Deaths Thursday
The statewide case total is now 12,515 since the pandemic began.
A Dozen COVID-19 Cases Reported at Life Care Center in Hilo
A dozen COVID-19 cases among residents at Life Care Center in Hilo (LCC) have been identified, officials reported.
State Confirms Beach Reopenings, Following County’s Lead
Social distancing protocols of wearing face coverings and social distancing remain in effect.
Flood Advisory Issued for East Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Hāmākua, Hilo, and Puna Districts for this morning until 10:45 a.m.
2 Overdue Kayakers Reported off Punalu‘u Beach
The Coast Guard is searching for two overdue kayakers off Punalu‘u Beach, Wednesday.
Notice of Flight Operations October 2020
Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over 1 COVID Fatality at Hilo Veterans Home
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed in 3rd Circuit Court over the COVID-19-related death of one of the residents at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.
Unemployment Call Center Among CARES Act Initiatives
Gov. David Ige’s administration has caught heat from the public and media alike over the last several weeks for not spending federal CARES Act funding rapidly enough.
COVID-19 Death Reported at Hilo Veterans Home After Week of No Fatalities
The weeklong record of no COVID-19-related fatalities at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home was upset today with a report of one death.
Interisland Travel Won’t Return Any Time Soon
If events unfold according to current plans, trans-Pacific travelers will return to the Hawaiian Islands with quarantine exemptions before the interisland quarantine is lifted.
American Cancer Society to Host Comedy Fundraiser
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of the disease throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawai‘i Hit With 121 New Cases, 2 More COVID-Related Deaths
The statewide total is 12,410 cases since the pandemic began.
Beaches Back on the Big Island
All county beach parks and shoreline parks officially open Thursday morning.
Water Main Break on Puakō Beach Drive
A DWS water tanker is stationed near the Puakō General Store for the public’s use.
Salvation Army to Offer Assistance With Rent Relief Applications
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands is offering statewide assistance with applications for the State of Hawaii’s Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program (RRHAP), as a partner agency with Aloha United Way.
Waimea Community Association Schedules Forum for District 1 Candidates
Waimea Community Association (WCA) will dedicate an hour of its normally scheduled virtual town hall meeting to a forum spotlighting County Council District 1.
