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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.
State Launches Mandatory Safe Travels App
Safe Travels digitizes and simplifies the current paper-based process.
Police Capture Fugitive After Foot Chase
Big Island Police have captured Louis Sanchez who was wanted on multiple bench warrants and for questioning in connection with several separate criminal investigations.
Ige Addresses Leadership Changes, UI Benefits, And Vetoes
If it proves necessary, the governor said he will divert funding from the $321 million in line-item vetoes he made earlier this year to bolster the UI program.
Another Big Island Veteran Dies Due to COVID-19
Health officials report another COVID-19-related death at Hilo Medical Center, bringing Hawai‘i County’s death toll to three.
Hawai‘i Reports Deadliest Day of Pandemic With 7 Coronavirus-Related Deaths
Monday’s tally pushed the statewide death toll to 70, while 133 new cases of COVID-19 were reported across all islands, bringing Hawai‘i’s total infection count to 8,472.
1 Man, 2 Women Arrested After Refusing to Wear Face Mask in Public
A man and two women were arrested in separate incidents over the weekend in North Kohala for refusing to wear a face-covering in public.
NWS Issues Red Flag Warning For Leeward Sections of All Islands
The National Weather Service’s issuance of a Red Flag Warning means critical wildfire conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.
Big Island Police Seek Juvenile Runaway
It was reported that Genda left the Kawaihae Harbor area with an acquaintance on Aug. 10, 2020, at approximately 1 p.m. and has not returned home.
Waipi‘o Valley Public Access Closed Over Labor Day Weekend
In an effort to enforce COVID-19 safety measures, Waipi‘o Valley Public Access Closed will be closed over Labor Day weekend to avoid large crowd gatherings in the valley.
Puna Man Charged With Several Crimes Following Traffic Incident
At around 12:54 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, Hilo patrol officers attempted to stop a sedan for traffic violations in the Chong Street area of Hilo.
Directors of Department of Health, Public Safety to Retire
Department of Health Director Bruce Anderson and Department of Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda will retire in September, Gov. David Ige’s office announced this morning.
PSD Reports 82 Active COVID-19 Cases Among O‘ahu Prisoners
The Public Safety Department (PSD) reports 82 active COVID-19 in two of its O‘ahu jails, as of Aug. 30.
HPD Seeks Public’s Finding Kailua-Kona Woman
Hawaiʻi Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 56-year-old Kailua-Kona woman who was reported missing earlier this month.
FEMA to Send $200 Million to Bolster Hawai‘i Unemployment Funding
The Lost Wages Assistance Program is funded by FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund, which received $45 billion from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
Police Arrest 5 at Kahalu‘u Beach Park For Violation of COVID-19 Protocol
Wagner said when police arrived at around 5 p.m., they observed approximately 30 people under the pavilion. Police reported none of the individuals were wearing face masks or social distancing.
HMC Reports Two Coronavirus-Related Deaths
The Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, the site of one of the main virus clusters in East Hawai‘i, has now produced 37 positive COVID-19 test results.
Big Island Passes Maui in Total Coronavirus Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 200 new cases of coronavirus Sunday, pushing the statewide total to 8,339.
Puna Murder Suspect Jailed, Charged With 2nd Degree Murder
Wallace is being held at the Hilo Police Station Cellblock in lieu of $1,160,000 bail pending his initial court appearance scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31, in South Hilo District Court.
Big Island Reports First Coronavirus-Related Death
Case counts continue to push upward as the county carries on with extensive and targeted testing in East Hawai‘i communities linked to the current surge.
