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RIMPAC Begins Today
The 2020 biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) will kick off this morning after the exercise was postponed earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA Approves COVID-19 Saliva Test
Coronavirus testing could soon become considerably more comfortable.
State Supreme Court Orders Release of OCCC Prisoners
Several prisoners will be released from O‘ahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC), some as soon as Wednesday, as the coronavirus continues to spread rapidly through the prison population and staff alike.
4 Inmates, 2 Staff Positive For COVID-19 at OCCC Sunday
Fifty more inmate test results returned Sunday. Four were positive and 46 were negative.
Coronavirus Cases in Hawai‘i Top 5,000 Sunday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 220 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 5,042.
Teachers Get Ready For 2020-21 School Year
Sonya Porchér said the last couple of weeks have been a rollercoaster as Hawai‘i teachers shifted gears to begin the 2020-21 school year with full distance learning.
166 OCCC Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
Forty-two inmates at O‘ahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) and nine OCCC staff tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.
2 Injured in Domestic-Related Shooting, HPD Says
A man and woman are in stable condition after a domestic-related shooting incident in Puna early Saturday morning.
DOH Reports 284 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 284 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, raising the statewide total to 4,825 since testing began in late February.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Aug. 14, 2020
Hawai‘i Police Department released the weekly portion of its outstanding warrants list.
Bacteria Levels Detected in Waters at Magic Sands
High bacteria levels have been reported at Magic Sands in Kailua-Kona.
Judiciary Once Again Mulls Immediate Release of Non-Violent Inmates
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court is considering the immediate release of non-violent offenders from correctional facilities statewide.
COVID-19 Cases Surge to 126 in OCCC
Thirty-eight additional O‘ahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) inmates tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the total number of infections between prisons and correctional officers within the facility 126.
More COVID-19 Testing Coming to Big Island as Cases Surge Statewide
Remember to always wear a mask when in public, avoid large gatherings whenever possible, and stay home if you’re sick.
Fisherman in Stable Condition After Fall From Puna Cliff
A Kea‘au man is in stable condition after falling from a 20-foot cliff at the MacKenzie State Recreation Area Thursday night.
Rockfall Hazard Inspections to Close Multiple Big Island Roads
The inspection work, which will occur from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, weather permitting, will be completed in two phases.
DOH Reports 233 New Cases of COVID-19 Friday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 233 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, raising the statewide total to 4,543 since testing began in late February.
Governor Shakes Up COVID-19 Roles at DOH
Gov. David Ige convened a press conference Thursday to address Hawai‘i’s single worst day in its fight against the coronavirus, which saw 355 new cases identified statewide. But there were two notable absences from the podium.
4 New COVID-19 Cases Identified on Big Island, Civil Defense Reports
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency reports four new COVID-19 cases as of Friday, bringing the active number of infections on the Big Island to 16.
