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Mayor Calls for Suspension of VA Home Administrative Staff
In a rare press conference Saturday, Mayor Harry Kim called for the suspension of the administration at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home until a review of the facility and its handling of a COVID-19 outbreak is completed.
HOPE Services Hawai‘i employee tests positive for COVID-19
HOPE Services Hawai‘i has reported its first case of COVID-19, after receiving news that an employee who works at the Kihei Pua family shelter tested positive, officials reported this afternoon.
HIHS Continues Spay, Neuter Program
Hawai‘i Island Humane Society (HIHS) continues its mission of increasing the availability of spay and neuter services in an effort to eliminate pet overpopulation on Hawai‘i Island.
DOH Reports 131 New COVID-19 Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 131 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, along with one new COVID-related death. The statewide total of cases since the pandemic began is now 10,588.
HMC Pauses Most Visitations to Hospital
Hilo Medical Center reports 19 COVID-19 hospitalizations as of Saturday, six in the ICU and 13 in the COVID unit.
Brush Fire Closes Māmalahoa Highway by Waikoloa Road Junction
A portion of Māmalahoa Highway (Route 190) is closed due to a brush fire between Old Saddle Road and the junction of Waikoloa Road in South Kohala.
Protocol Review Underway at Hilo Veteran’s Home
A review is underway after state and federal Veteran Affairs investigators visited Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home on Thursday and Friday.
HIHS Seeks Shelter Adopters to Help Them Win $100k Grant
Individuals who have adopted a pet from Hawai‘i Island Humane Society (HIHS) are invited to share how their pet has changed their life to help give HIHS a chance to receive a $100,000 grand prize Holiday Wishes grant award from the Petco Foundation.
Lt. Gov. Worked at Kohala Hospital a Week Prior to Positive COVID-19 Test
Lt. Gov. Josh Green was on staff in the Kohala Hospital emergency room before testing positive for COVID-19.
Keaʻau Woman Arrested, Charged for Failing to Wear Face Mask in Public
A Keaʻau woman was arrested and facing charges after refusing to wear a face mask at the post office.
Knife-Wielding Man on Ali‘i Drive Charged With Terroristic Threatening
A 33-year-old man was taken into custody after reportedly attempting to stab someone with a knife on Ali‘i Drive, authorities confirmed Friday.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Runaway Teen
Hawai‘i Police seek the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old girl who was reported as a runaway.
Police Seek 2 for Questioning in Honoka‘a Theft Investigation
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating two individuals wanted for questioning in a theft investigation in Honoka‘a that occurred in May.
Death of Hawaiian Monk Seal on Kaua‘i Under Investigation
Authorities seek information connected to the death of a juvenile Hawaiian monk seal on Kaua‘i.
Free COVID Testing in Hilo Saturday
All those who participate must practice social distancing and wear a face covering.
Police Arrest Wanted Big Island Woman
Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested and charged 30-year-old Krystal Keala Mekealoha Pumehana Kahalioumi, of Mountain View, with assault against a law enforcement officer and an array of property and drug offenses.
Member of Lt. Gov’s Team Tests Positive for COVID-19
A member of the Lieutenant Governor’s team has tested positive for COVID-19, officials confirmed this afternoon.
DOH Reports 167 New Cases, 2 COVID-Related Deaths
The statewide total of cases since the pandemic began is now 10,459.
