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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.
ADA Project Scheduled for Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
Hilo Bayfront Beach parking Lot and comfort station will close temporarily to allow for ADA accessibility improvements.
Fire Hydrant Flow Tests Scheduled for Area in North Kona
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting fire hydrant flow tests in North Kona that will affect customers in various areas.
Teenaged Boy Rescued After Fall into Ocean at Onomea Bay
A 14-year-old was rescued from Hilo waters on Saturday after falling into the ocean at Onomea Bay.
Employee at HMC’s Behavioral Health Unit Tests Positive for COVID-19
A staff member with Hilo Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Unit tested positive for COVID-19, hospital officials confirmed Saturday afternoon.
Hawai‘i Bar Exam Deadline Extended for Applicants
In light of the continuing increase in COVID-19 cases on O‘ahu, the Hawai‘i Supreme Court issued an order extending the deadline for bar applicants to choose to defer taking the exam to a future date.
Health, Travel Documents Required at Airports Go Digital
Health and travel documents required at airports due to COVID-19 have now gone digital.
DOH Reports 3 New COVID-19-Related Deaths
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported three coronavirus-related deaths for the third day in a row, along with 310 new cases of COVID-19 statewide on Friday.
Work Set to Start on Ainaloa Roundabout Project
Work for the Ainaloa Roundabout project is set to begin next week, Hawai‘i Department of Transporation announced on Friday.
Hilo Water Pump Station Repaired, Restriction Reduced to 10%
A 25% water restriction for certain South Hilo customers in the vicinity of Kaiwiki Road was reduced to 10%.
Vehicle Registration, Licensing Goes Back to Service by Appointment Only
Starting Sept. 1, the Vehicle Registration and Licensing office will revert back to only servicing customers by appointment.
Wild Cat Kills Nine Hawaiian Petrel
Hawaiian Petrels are one of three endangered native Hawaiian seabirds found on Kaua‘i. The island is home to around one-third of the world population of this species.
Fisherman Arrested For Hundreds of Illegal Take
Officers inspected the boat and the fisher’s catch at the South Point Boat Ramp.
Police Arrest Murder Suspect
Wallace Jr. was the subject of an all-points bulletin as he was wanted in connection with a second-degree murder investigation.
Mayor Says Big Island Won’t Lockdown Amid COVID-19 Surge
The mayor’s decision comes on the heels of record-setting numbers announced Friday, including 26 new positive COVID-19 patients and 117 active cases islandwide.
Free COVID-19 Testing on Big Island Saturday
Be sure to wear a face covering at all times and observe social distancing.
Hawai‘i Reports 4 More Deaths, as Big Island Active Cases of COVID-19 Pass 100
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported four coronavirus-related deaths for the second day in a row, along with 265 new cases of COVID-19 statewide on Friday.
24 HCCC Inmates Released in Effort to Avoid COVID-19 Outbreak
Twenty-four petty misdemeanor and misdemeanor prisoners from Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center were released.
HFD Snuffs Out Hot Spots at Puna Brush Fire
Fire crews are monitoring hot spots after a fire burned approximately one acre in Puna.
