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HIHS Seeking Temporarily Foster Homes for Dogs Over July 4th Holiday
Hawai‘i Island Humane Society is looking for residents to foster pets for the Fourth of July holiday and ensuing days after.
UH Releases COVID-19 Guidelines For All Campuses
Guidelines will apply to all 10 campuses across the state.
Waipi‘o Valley Road Closed Over July 4 Weekend
Public access to Waipi‘o Valley will be closed over the Fourth of July weekend in an effort to deter large gatherings as Hawai‘i continues to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Hawaiian Airlines to Resume Most US Mainland Routes
Hawaiian Airlines is set to resume a reduced schedule between Hawaiʻi and most of its US mainland gateway cities after months of suspended flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH Reports 9 New Cases of COVID-19 Overnight
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, increasing the statewide total to 926 positive test results since the pandemic began.
Interisland Travel And Health Form Now Available Online
The form may not be completed or submitted outside of the 24-hour time frame.
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council to hold virtual meeting
The public is invited to virtually attend the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary advisory council GoToWebinar in a couple of weeks.
Driver in Fatal Ka‘ū Car Crash Faces Charges After Passenger’s Death
A 38-year-old man is facing negligent homicide and manslaughter charges in connection to a single-vehicle crash in Ka‘ū that left his passenger dead. The crash occurred in the early morning hours on June 21. Hawai‘i Police Department responded to the crash at the intersection of Coral Parkway and Ginger Blossom Lane in Hawaiian Ocean View […]
Mayor Encourages Continued Safety Efforts Against COVID-19 as July 4 Approaches
With the Fourth of July approaching, Mayor Harry Kim is urging the Hawai‘i Island community to continue to social distance, where face masks and wash their hands in an effort to keep new COVID-19 cases at bay.
Gender-Neutral Option Now Available on State IDs, Driver’s Licenses
A new gender-neutral option is now available for state IDs, driver’s licenses and commercial driver’s licenses effective today, July 1, according to Hawai‘i Department of Transportation.
3 Former HCCC Correctional Officers Indicted For Assaulting an Inmate
Three former correctional officers at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center were indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in assaulting an inmate and attempting to cover up their misconduct.
Pre-Testing Program Plan Moving Forward Despite Rise in COVID-19 Cases
The state is moving forward with developing its plan to test tourists for COVID-19 before coming to Hawaiʻi.
Load Size Restrictions Continue at E. Hawaiʻi Regional Sort Station
East Hawaiʻi Regional Sort Station services are closed to businesses hauling commercially-generated waste larger than five cubic yards through Sept. 30, 2020.
Cargo Containers Removed From Hilo Bay
The Coast Guard said findings will eventually be released as to what events led to the loss of the 21 containers.
DOH Reports 18 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, raising the statewide total to 917.
Two Returning Residents Arrested For Quarantine Violation
A Kaneohe man and a Mililani man are the latest people to be arrested by agents of the Department of the Attorney General Investigations Division for violations.
Transfer Station Closed Tuesday
For future closure information and locations, call the Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division Office at 808-961-8270.
No Injuries Reported After Pāhoa Structure Fire
No injuries were reported after a structure fire in Pāhoa Monday night.
