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Lingering Concerns Remain After Reported Cult Leaves Big Island
The presence of an alleged cult on the Big Island appears to have heightened awareness of sex trafficking in Kaua‘i County.
Nearly $1 Million in Community Development Block Grants Coming to Big Island
Nearly $1 million in block grant funding is on its way to the Big Island, and the county is asking the public for proposals for its distribution.
Young Brothers Cargo Containers Slip Off Barge Into Hilo Bay
Twelve of the 21 containers are reported as missing, while nine continue to float offshore.
State Senate Reconvenes for 3-Week Session
The Hawai‘i State Senate is scheduled to resume its 2020 session today and end on July 10.
Manpower Shortage Forces Closure of Pa‘auilo Transfer Station
The Pa‘auilo Transfer Station is closed till 4 p.m. today due to a shortage of manpower, county officials reported this morning.
DOH Reports 4 New Cases of COVID-19 Overnight
There are currently three active cases of COVID-19 on the Big Island.
HPD Seeks Public Help Locating 17-year-old Runaway
Hawai‘i Police Department seeks the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old runaway.
DOH Launches Sexual, Gender Minority Online Resource
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has launched an online resource hub addressing Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) in honor of Pride Month.
Abandoned Shed, Vehicle Destroyed in Kea‘au Blaze
No injuries were reported after an abandoned shed and vehicle went up in flames in Kea‘au on Sunday afternoon.
HI Coffee Association Presents 2020 Webinar Series
The Hawaii Coffee Association will host a Webinar Series on June 24 and June 25.
Police Identify Victim in Big Island Traffic Fatality
Both the driver and passenger of the vehicle were not wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash, police said.
Legislature Allocates $635 Million in CARES Act Funds
Over 34,000 households are expected to receive help from the plan’s $100 million funded rental and housing assistance subsidies.
Victim Identified, Suspect Charged in Pāhoa Murder
Upon officer’s arrival at the home, they located the victim in bed on the ground floor of the residence with apparent traumatic injuries to his head and facial area.
County Construction Code Update Headed to Council
Testimony will be welcome when the bill appears on the Public Works and Mass Transit Committee.
Two New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 11 new cases of the virus Sunday.
Traffic Fatality Reported in Ocean View
This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
Hilo Community Comes Together to Celebrate, Honor 2020 Grads
The nonprofit Hawai’i Rise Foundation partnered with Kamaka Dias and local businesses to hand out 350 “grad packs” on Saturday.
Puna Man Taken into Custody in connection to Murder Investigation
The landlord of a home in Hawaiian Shores has been taken into custody on second-degree murder after reportedly beating one of his tenants with a baseball bat.
