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HPD Seeks Wanted Honoka‘a Man
Anyone with information about DeCosta’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Jeremy Kubojiri at (808) 961-2378.
Another Hilo Veteran Succumbs to COVID-19
Another Hilo veteran diagnosed with COVID-19 is dead, bringing Hawai‘i Island’s death toll to four.
Free COVID-19 Testing in 3 East Hawai‘i Locations This Week
The Big Island identified 35 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, pushing the county total to more than 400 since the pandemic began as a multiple-week surge continues with no signs yet of slowing down.
Big Island Identifies Record Number of New COVID-19 Infections Wednesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 339 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday and one new COVID-related death.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Wanted Pāhoa Man
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a wanted Pāhoa man.
North Kohala Brush Fire Scorches 50 Acres, Arson Suspected
Over 50 acres of vacant state land were scorched after a vehicle was reportedly set on fire off Akoni Pule Highway, authorities confirmed Wednesday morning.
Missing Kailua-Kona Woman Found in Good Health
A Kailua-Kona woman reported missing earlier this week has been located.
Prisoner Disturbance Occurs at MCCC Tuesday
At around 2 p.m. Tuesday, inmates in one module refused to go back into their cells.
HPD Seeks Woman Wanted For Questioning in Murder Investigation
The Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking a wanted Mountain View woman.
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Go Down at HMC
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Hilo Medical Center have gone down.
Restrictions to Return to Big Island Beaches for Labor Day
Hawai‘i County plans to take preventative action to stop the Labor Day Holiday from producing major COVID-19 spreading events amid the current surge on the Big Island.
HPD Warn of Increased Mail Theft on Big Island
In recent weeks police have seen an increase in the theft of mail, both incoming and outgoing, from residential mailboxes.
HVNP September Notice of Flight Operations
In addition, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory may conduct flight operations over Kīlauea and Mauna Loa to assess volcanic activity and maintain instrumentation.
Free COVID-19 Testing at Pāhoa Regional Park
No insurance is necessary to be tested, but bring your insurance card if you have one. No co-pay will be required for the individuals being tested.
New DOH Campaign Highlights COVID-19 Survivor Stories
The “Live With No Regrets” campaign highlights patients and their families who share personal stories of how getting COVID-19 impacted their lives.
DOH Reports 181 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 Deaths Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported four coronavirus-related deaths, along with 181 new cases of COVID-19 statewide on Tuesday.
Owners of Luxury Yacht Fined After Dropped Anchor Damages Coral in Kailua Bay
The owners of a luxury yacht that damaged coral when it dropped anchor in Kailua Bay two years ago was ordered to pay $100,000.
Brush Fire in Honoka‘a Eucalyptus Forest Burns 11 Acres
Approximately 11 acres of brush in a eucalyptus forest in Honoka‘a was scorched in a fire Monday evening.
Hawaiian Airlines Issues Mandatory Furloughs for Neighbor-Island Employees
The furloughs were issued to pilots and flight attendants who live on neighbor islands and commute to Honolulu — impacting 16 flight attendants and six pilots on Hawai‘i Island.
