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UH Seeks Participants for COVID Treatment Study
The purpose of the study is to help find an effective treatment for patients with COVID-19.
Hawai‘i Hotels Continue to Struggle in August
Many properties closed or reduced operations starting in April 2020.
DMV to Open on Saturday to Process Expired Driver’s licenses
Vehicle Registration and Licensing offices in Pāhoa, Hilo, Kona and Ka‘ū will be open Sept. 26 to process expired Hawai’i Driver’s License and driver’s licenses expiring in September.
HCCC Inmate In Contact With COVID-Positive Individual Prior to Arrest
A newly-admitted inmate at the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center (HCCC) came in contact with someone prior to entry who was positive for COVID-19.
DOH Reports 110 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 110 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday.
No Inmates at Waiawa Correctional Facility Test Positive for COVID
All 229 inmates tested for COVID-19 at the Waiawa Correctional Facility (WCF) on O‘ahu came back negative.
HMC: Total of 21 Veterans Now Dead Due to COVID-19
The Hilo Medical Center reports three new COVID-19 deaths at the Hilo veterans home bringing the death toll to 21.
Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week Events Canceled Due to Pandemic
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is recognizing drowning prevention efforts across the islands as the state observes Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week on Sept. 20-26.
Avalon Releases VA Assessment on Hilo Veterans Home
Three assessments on the Hilo veterans home were completed or are underway after a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility led to widespread infection and nearly 20 deaths.
$3.2 Billion in Benefits Issued Since March 1
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) announced updated unemployment insurance claims information.
VIDEO: Hawaiʻi Island And The Issue of Sex Trafficking
Ka’ea Lyons of Kapa Radio speaks to Ho`ōla Nā Pua direct services program manager of Hawai’i Island, Anastasia Ayers, on the topic of sex trafficking on the Big Island.
DLNR Continues Closures of State Beach Parks on Big Island
Closures have been effective since Friday, Sept. 4, and will continue through Sept. 30.
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff Immediately in Honor of Late Justice Ginsburg
The United States and State of Hawai‘i flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff immediately as a mark of respect for the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
COVID-19 Quarantine Exemption Requests Go Digital
In an effort to make the quarantine exemption process easier and more efficient, the State Office of Enterprise Technology Services (ETS), developed a new web-based form which goes live on Saturday.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies at 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Friday due to complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer.
DOH Reports 114 New Cases of COVID Friday, as Official Death Toll Swells to 120
The total number of cases reported statewide since the pandemic began is now 11,217.
Section of Māmalahoa Highway Reduced to One-Lane Next Week
Work will consist of paving and temporary striping.
State’s COVID-Related Death Toll Jumps to 120
Of those deaths at the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home added to the statewide tally Friday, 11 were men and one was a woman, all of whom were in the 70- to 80-year age group.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Sept. 18, 2020
Hawai‘i Police Department released a portion of its outstanding warrants list.
