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Hawai‘i Identifies 112 New Cases, 3 COVID-Related Deaths Friday
All three fatalities were reported on O‘ahu.
Limited Reopening of State Beach Parks Only For O‘ahu, Not Big Island
Hawai‘i’s Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Thursday that groups of five people or fewer would be allowed on state beaches and hiking trails. However, that change in policy does not impact current rules on the Big Island.
Ige Awaits Completion of OHCA Assessment on Hilo Veterans Home
No decisions have been made over the future management of Hilo’s veterans home as of this morning.
HPD Warns of Cyber Scam Uptick During COVID
The Hawaiʻi Police Department (HPD) said it has recently seen an increase in the reporting of financial crimes by individuals and businesses.
Civil Defense Identifies 14 New Cases of COVID on Big Island Friday
Drive-through coronavirus testing is available Friday in Hilo and North Kona.
Hawaiian, United Airlines to Offer Drive-Through Pre-Travel COVID-19 Tests
Hawaiian Airlines will be offering drive-through COVID-19 tests in select US mainland gateways, allowing travelers to bypass Hawaii’s 14-day quarantine.
DOH to Bolster Hawai‘i Hospitals With 200 Extra Nurses, Specialists
The majority — more than 85% — of the positions are for medical-surgical nurses, critical care nurses, and telemetry nurses.
All Kulani Inmates Test Negative for COVID-19
All inmates tested for COVID-19 at Kulani Correctional Facility (KCF) have come back negative, officials announced Thursday.
Volcano Man Charged For Firearms, Probation Violation
Authorities have arrested a 34-year-old Volcano man for offenses related to firearms and revocation of probation.
HPD Charges Man With Sexual Assault of a Minor
The alleged incident occurred on or about Jan. 5, 2020, in the Kailua-Kona area.
DOH Confirms 90 New Cases, 2 More COVID-Related Deaths
The total number of cases now identified in the state since the pandemic began is 11,779.
Body Found in Pololū Valley, Foul Play Not Suspected
Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man found deceased in Pololū Valley last week.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help Finding Missing, Endangered Girl
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 10-year-old girl who was reported missing.
COVID-19 Emergency Period Extended Through Oct. 31
Gov. David Ige signed a 13th supplementary emergency proclamation that extends the COVID-19 emergency period through Oct. 31.
No Positive COVID Tests Among Halawa Correctional Facility
The first batch of COVID-19 test results for 78 inmates at Hilo’s Kulani Correctional Facility (KCF) all returned negative.
Mayor Pushing Management Change at Hilo Veterans Home
A decision on the future management of Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home could be made Thursday, Hawai‘i County’s mayor said this afternoon.
