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Wailuku River Bridge Repairs Scheduled
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced a traffic pattern shift on the Wailuku River Bridge later this month while the structure undergoes repairs.
FBI Raid Nā Leo TV Station in Hilo
The FBI executed a search warrant at Nā Leo TV, located at 91 Mohouli St. in Hilo, this morning.
DOH Reports 101 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 101 new cases of coronavirus Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 13,146 since the pandemic began.
Another Life Care Center Employee Tests Positive for COVID
Officials confirm another associate at Life Care Center (LCC) in Hilo has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of employees infected to 10.
14 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Hawai‘i County as of Thursday
There are 14 new COVID-19 cases reported on the Big Island as of Thursday, Oct. 8.
Coast Guard Rescues 6 Mariners From Disabled Vessel Off Lāna‘i
The US Coast Guard rescued six mariners from a disabled 24-foot recreational vessel 1.5 miles off Manele Harbor of Lāna‘i, Wednesday afternoon.
State Park Fees Rise for First Time in 20 Years
As of Oct. 9, out-of-state residents and commercial operators will be charged higher fees for entering select Hawaiʻi State Parks.
Post-Arrival Surveillance Testing of Tourists Won’t Carry Quarantine Penalties
Lt. Governor Josh Green announced a plan to create a post-arrival surveillance testing program that will attempt to test 10% of visitors each day to paint at a clear picture of how effective the pre-travel tests are at weeding out positive COVID cases.
Another Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Connection to COVID Outbreak at Hilo VA home
Another family has filed a wrongful death suit against a Utah-based company that manages Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo.
Blood Drives Scheduled in Kona Starting Oct. 20
Blood drives are returning to the Big Island starting Oct. 20 after the COVID-19 pandemic halted drives on neighbor islands for months.
Big Island Delegation Unites in Support of Pre-Travel Testing Program
Six members of the Hawai‘i House of Representatives and three members of the Senate co-drafted and signed a letter formally stating their collective position, which was sent to Mayor Kim and Gov. David Ige on Wednesday.
DOH Reports 3 More COVID-Related Fatalities, As State Passed 13,000 Cases
To date, 894 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while at least 163 have died.
18 New COVID-19 Cases in Hawai‘i County as of Thursday
There are 18 new COVID-19 cases on Hawai‘i Island and one additional death was reported today, Oct. 7.
No New COVID-19 Cases Among Residents at Life Care Center
No additional residents at Life Care Center (LCC) in Hilo have tested positive for COVID-19 as the Wednesday morning.
DOH Advises on Socially-Distanced Halloween to Avoid COVID-19 Spread
With Halloween quickly approaching, the Department of Health is advising families to avoid trick-or-treating in an effort avoid the spread of COVID-19.
4 Additional People Test Positive for COVID at University of Nations
Four additional people from the University of Nations in Kona (UofNK), identified through contact tracing, tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
Car Fire Briefly Halts Traffic on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway
Traffic on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway was briefly stopped this afternoon due to smoke from a car fire near the Koloko-Honokōhau Historical National Park.
DOH Reports 83 New Cases, 3 More COVID-Related Deaths
To date, 889 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while the official death toll now stands at 160.
31 Active COVID-19 Cases Reported at Life Care Center in Hilo
There are now 31 active COVID-19 cases reported at Life Care Center (LCC) in Hilo as of Tuesday, Oct. 6.
