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Hawai‘i Police Department is Hiring
Starting June 28, the HPD will be accepting applications for Police Officer I. The application period closes July 7.
County Cancels Swim, Fishing Tournament
The Richardson Rough Water Swim is a one-mile open ocean race held annually that starts and ends at Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo.
Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i Applauds Effort to Reopen State to Travelers
The Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i supports the effort to reopen Trans-Pacific travel beginning Aug. 1 after months of mandated quarantine orders were put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Electric Vehicle Benefits to Sunset This Month
Electric vehicles have been able to park at airports free of charge since 2012.
Travel to Reopen to Visitors with Pre-Travel Testing Program
Trans-pacific travel will reopen to visitors Aug. 1 under a pre-travel testing program as an alternative to a 14-day quarantine.
DOH Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases
Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified 16 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the state total to 835.
Federal Funds to Support Native Hawaiian, Educational Institutions
Hawaii is set to receive $537,823 to support four Native Hawaiian and educational institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sign Up Available for Summer Senior Classes
Kūpuna are invited to register for the summer session of senior recreation classes provided by the Elderly Activities Division of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
DWS to Reopen for In-Person Services
The Department of Water Supply will begin offering in-person services by appointment only effective July 1.
Concerns Over Missing Children, Sex Trafficking Prompts Community Meeting
The worries over Hawai‘i Island’s number of missing children and concerns of sex trafficking have grown over the past several weeks.
DOJ Issues Official Support For Lawsuit Against Ige, Travel Quarantine
The Center For American Liberty, on behalf of residents of Nevada and California who own property in Hawai‘i, filed a federal lawsuit last week against Governor David Ige
Hawai’i County Expands Emergency Loan Eligibility
Maximum loan amounts are $2,500 for individual workers and $5,000 for self-employed persons.
New COVID-19 Contact Tracer Scam Identified
Red flags that the caller might be an impersonator include asking for your Social Security Number, bank information, or a form of payment.
Attempted UEMV Incident in Ka‘ū Determined to be Non-Criminal
Claims of an attempted child abduction in Ka‘ū last week appear to be a misunderstanding, authorities said Tuesday.
ACLU Raises Concerns Over Facial ID Technology in Airports
While Hawai‘i’s airports are being outfitted with screening equipment to protect island communities from COVID-19, the American Civil Liberties Union fears that technology could be violating constitutional and privacy rights.
Hawai‘i Identifies 3 New COVID-19 Cases Overnight
The statewide total of COVID-19 cases now stands at 819.
HPD Seeks Man For Questioning
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is seeking a Big Island man in connection with an incident that occurred in Kamuela in late May.
Special Food Program Available Statewide
Beginning June 24, the program will be expanding to a total of 30 participating grocery stores statewide.
Free Community Meal Thursday
La‘i‘ōpua 2020 and Ippy’s Hawaiian Barbeque are offering a free meal Thursday.
