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COVID-19-Related Deaths at Hilo Veterans Home Jumps to 18
The COVID-19 death toll of residents from Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has climbed to 18 with two deaths reported Thursday and another early this morning.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test by Kona Airport
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test along Kupipi Street in North Kona.
HPD Seeks Pāhoa Couple Wanted For Questioning
The couple is wanted for questioning in a custodial interference investigation.
VIDEO: Ho`ōla Nā Pua and Its Commitment to The Issue of Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking is a serious issue on the Big Island and across the state.
Volcano Watch: HVO Camera Network Reconfiguration and Upgrades Coming Soon
Over the past two decades, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) has set up a camera network system to monitor visual changes at Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes.
HSTA Against New District Metrics Presented by HIDOE, DOH
HSTA is adamantly against the new metrics presented by the Department of Health, Thursday, that provide guidance for appropriate learning models for the remainder of the academic year.
DOH Provides Metrics on HIDOE’s Learning Parameters for Second Quarter
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) will use newly released guidance from the Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) to plan for appropriate learning models for the remainder of the academic year. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many of Hawaii’s students to return to the 2020-21 school year via distance learning. However, the new metrics provided […]
Ballots to be Mailed to Public Beginning in October
Places of Deposit will be available to all voters beginning Oct. 14, 2020, up to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, General Election Day.
DOH Reports 160 Cases, 4 New COVID-Related Deaths
The total number of cases statewide since the pandemic began now stands at 11,105.
Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program Recipients Announced
Grants larger than $25,000 will be submitted to the County Council for approval via resolution.
Hilo Man Faces Firearm Charges After Apparent Shooting At Apartment Complex
A Hilo man is facing firearm charges after a shooting incident at a Hilo apartment complex nearly a week ago. The incident occurred on Sept. 11 when the suspect, later identified as 32-year-old Bronson Lee Kaleolani Oili was involved in an altercation with another man in the parking lot of apartment complex on Waianuenue Avenue that resulted […]
16 Hilo Veterans Now Dead Due to COVID-19
Another veteran from Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home is dead due to COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 16 as of today.
Gov Announces New Leadership in State Response to COVID-19
Gov. David Ige announced, Wednesday afternoon, new leadership that will oversee the state’s public health response to COVID-19 and the pre-travel testing program, which starts Oct. 15.
DHHL to Send Out Beneficiary Survey Friday
The data generated will be used to develop homestead programs and services, and enable DHHL to secure funding for native Hawaiians
5 Kaua‘i Hotels Express Interest in ‘Resort Bubble’ Program
As Kaua‘i County continues its conversations in creating a “resort bubble” program, the state has confirmed it will start the pre-travel testing program on Oct. 15.
Police Seek Wanted Puna Man
Hill is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant, stemming from a reckless endangering incident that occurred in Keaʻau in June of 2020.
Man Charged in ‘Bizarre’ Case of Illegal Aquarium Fishing
Steve Howard of Kailua-Kona was hit with five charges following Tuesday’s events.
Pre-Travel Testing Program Scheduled to Start Oct. 15
The pre-travel testing program will launch on Oct. 15, Gov. David Ige announced in a press conference this afternoon.
Mayor Kim Extends Big Island Beach Closures Until Oct. 1
Beach parks and coastal parks may be used for direct access to and from the ocean in order to engage in exercise, fishing, and gathering food.
