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Kailua Man Charged With Sending Threatening Emails to HIDOE, Law Enforcement
A Kailua man was charged by federal complaint after reportedly sending dozens of emails threatening interstate communications.
HPD Renewing Request For Help on 2001 Unsolved Murder
Hawaiʻi Police Department is renewing its request for information about an unsolved murder from 2001.
Utah Couple Arrested, Charged For Violating Quarantine
A Utah couple was arrested and charged by police on Thursday for violating the Governor’s 14-Day Quarantine Order.
Small Brush Fire Burns 2 Acres of HVNP Land
Approximately two acres of land were consumed in a small brush fire on Hawaii Volcanoes National Park land Thursday afternoon.
DOH Reports 123 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 123 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, bringing the statewide total to 2,111.
HPD Outstanding Warrants: July 31, 2020
HPD continues to search for wanted individuals in the community.
Board Appoints New CEO for KCH
James “Jim” Lee has been appointed the new Regional CEO of Kona Community Hospital starting Aug. 10, the organization announced Thursday.
Water Quality Advisory for Puako Middle of Lot Canceled
The Water Quality Advisory for Puako Middle of Lot has been canceled.
Big Island Weekend Road Closures: July 31-Aug. 2
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for July 31-Aug. 2.
Brush Fire Scorches Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Land
A brush fire on Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park land was quickly under control with the fast action from Hawai‘i Fire Department’s Volcano fire station crews.
Roadwork Scheduled for Waimea in Early August
Traffic on Māmalahoa Highway between the intersections of Hohola Drive and Pū’u Nani Drive will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic day and night except for morning and evening commute times.
County Buys Up Kona Land For Preservation
These lands in West Hawai‘i were the home of pre-contact era Hawaiians, and their preservation will enable people of Hawai‘i today to better understand the past.
Board of Education Approves Postponement of 2020-21 School Year to Aug. 17
The Hawai‘i Board of Education approved the delay of beginning the 2020-21 school year from Aug. 4 to Aug. 17.
Ige Shelves $230 Million in State Unemployment Aid, Vetoes Other Items in State Budget Bill
Governor David Ige will sign the state’s budget bill into law, with some notable omissions.
Victims Tied Up, Robbed at Gunpoint in Pāhoa Home Invasion
At about 4:52 am, Puna patrol officers responded to a residence located on the 3700 block of Highway 130 to a report of a robbery involving armed assailants.
HPD Seeks Female Vandalism Suspect
Big Island Police are searching for a vandalism suspect but first, they must identify her.
HRR to Assume Animal Control Activities on Big Island
Beginning in August, Hawaiʻi Rainbow Rangers (HRR) will administer animal control services on behalf of Hawai‘i County.
Visitor Arrivals to Hawai‘i Plummeted in June
In June, a total of 17,068 visitors traveled to Hawai‘i by air service compared to 951,628 total visitors (by air and cruise ships) during the same period a year ago.
Coronavirus Hits New Single-Day Peak in Hawai‘i as 124 Cases Reported
The vast majority of the problem continues to be isolated to O‘ahu.
Hundreds of Recently Unemployed Residents Apply for New UH Scholarship
The University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges are offering a new scholarship for residents whose employment has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
