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5 People Displaced After Kaumana Structure Fire
Five people were displaced after a structure fire damaged a home in Kaumana on Monday.
13 Hilo Veterans Now Dead Due to COVID-19
Another veteran from Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has succumbed to COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 13 as of Monday afternoon.
Out-of-State Travel Quarantine Likely to be Extended
Out-of-state travelers will likely remain subject to quarantine restrictions beyond Oct. 1.
DOH Urges Public to Get Flu Shot
This year, the Hawai‘i State Department of Health is urging all eligible individuals to get a flu shot by the end of October.
Free COVID-19 Testing Clinics Scheduled for Tuesday
Hawai‘i County has two COVID-19 drive-through testings scheduled on Sept. 15 — one in Kea‘au and the other in North Kohala.
DOH Reports 80 New Cases of Coronavirus Monday
No new coronavirus-related deaths were reported for the first time in more than two weeks.
Police Seek Information on North Kohala Brush Fire
Police are asking anyone who may have information regarding a North Kohala brush fire to come forward.
Civil Defense Reports 7 New Cases of COVID, 18 Hospitalized
There are two Coronavirus test sites scheduled for Tuesday. The first is at the Kea‘au High School in Puna from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The other is located in North Kohala at Kamehameha Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Weekend Brush Fire Along Highway 190 Scorches 122 Acres
Highway 190 at the Old Saddle Road intersection was shut down in both directions over the weekend as fire crews worked to douse a brush fire that scorched 122 acres of rangeland and open pasture.
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i Returns to Big Island Next Week
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i (BBH) will host a drive on the Big Island for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in March.
Kona Historical Society Farm Wins Travelers’ Choice Award
Owned by Kona Historical Society, the Kona Coffee Living History Farm is a “must-see” Hawaiʻi attraction and the only living history coffee farm in the nation.
Two More Residents of Hilo Veterans Home Die After Contracting COVID
Four residents of the home are currently hospitalized at HMC, while 33 are being treated in the home’s COVID-designated area.
Third Member of Lt. Gov. Green’s Office Positive For Coronavirus
A second deputy sheriff assigned to Lt. Gov. Josh Green’s office has tested positive for COVID-19.
DOH Reports 114 New Cases, 2 COVID-Related Deaths
The statewide total for cases now stands at 10,700 since DOH began tracking the pandemic in late February.
Civil Defense Reports 16 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
To date, 18 people on the Big Island are hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection.
La‘i‘Opua 2020 Weekly Free Meal Events
These are drive-through events. Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles, as volunteers will deliver food directly to car windows
Program Allows Donations For Grab-And-Go Meals
Making a donation at the register when you check out of any Safeway store on Kaua‘i, O‘ahu or Hawai‘i Island will support work to help students continue to receive free, healthy meals at a time when many families are struggling more than ever before.
New Solid Waste Notification System Launched
The Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division will begin using a new notification system to communicate with individuals and businesses regarding solid waste operational changes.
Kohala Hospital Undergoes Deep Clean Following News of Lt. Gov’s Positive COVID-19 Test
Employee and patient COVID-19 testing and infection prevention deep clean protocols are underway at Kohala Hospital following the news of emergency room physician, Josh Green’s positive COVID-19 test.
