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Testifiers Express Urgency to Address Child Sex Trafficking on Hawai‘i Island
The pervasiveness of child sex trafficking dominated the comments among testifiers during Hawaii County Council’s public safety committee meeting this morning.
WCA to Host Candidate Forums For Three Big Island Races
The Waimea Community Association will host virtual candidate forums next week as local primary elections approach.
HI Library System Offers Virtual Summer Reading Program
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System’s 2020 Virtual Summer Reading Program began Monday and runs through August 31.
HPD Warns of Cell Phone Payment Scams
The public is reminded to never provide any personal information over the phone or online.
HFD Searches for Another Missing Person Off Hawai‘i Island’s Shores
The search for a missing person offshore of Old Kona Airport Park picked up again today at sunrise.
Big Island Public Pools to Remain Closed Indefinitely
Mayor Harry Kim recently issued an Emergency Rule that reopened most businesses, operations, and activities across Hawai‘i County, but public swimming pools didn’t make the list.
Interisland Travel Returns, Not Necessarily Indefinitely
It would likely be weeks before any restrictions would be reapplied to travel between islands, but circumstances that could cause such a disruption do exist.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help in Finding Woman in Need of Medical Attention
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a Kailua-Kona woman who’s been reported missing and is in need of medical attention.
Reported Cult Leader Sent Back to Mainland
The self-proclaimed leader of a suspected cult and two of his followers have left Hawaii Island and are headed back to the mainland after violating Gov. David Ige’s quarantine order for the COVID-19 pandemic.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help in Finding Teenaged Girl
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old girl who as been reported missing.
Big Island Woman Charged Following Collision
The incident has left a 30-year-old male and a 20-year-old female in critical condition.
Big Island Firework Sales Begin June 29
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no public fire displays this year.
DOH Reports 8 New Cases of COVID-19 Overnight
To date, 91 people have required hospitalization as a result of COVID-19 infection, while 17 have died.
HPD Called to County Council to Discuss Reports of Missing Keiki
These missing keiki reports have captured the attention of Hawai‘i County Councilman Matt Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder, who has requested Hawai‘i Police Department appear before the council this week to address the issue.
Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program Launched
The application period for the Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program is now open.
Civil Rights Law Protects LGBTQ Workplace Rights, Supreme Court Rules
The ruling will extend protections to millions of American workers.
DHHL to Reopen Big Island Offices
DHHL closed its doors on March 17 as the state faced the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HVNP to Reopen Roads, Trails and Overlooks
Visitors are urged to recreate responsibly by planning their visit in advance and acting with care while in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
