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No Injuries Reported after Honoka‘a Home Damaged in Fire
No injuries were reported after a Honokaa home was heavily damaged in a fire Sunday morning.
UH to Begin Training COVID-19 Contact Tracers
The University of Hawaiʻi System-Hawaiʻi State Department of Health kicks off its Contact Tracing Training Program on Monday.
DOH Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports two new COVID-19 cases as of Sunday afternoon, bringing the statewide total to 675.
Boys & Girls Club Big Island Delivers Hot Meals Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Organizations and community members across the county have pulled together during this COVID-19 crisis to ensure no family or child goes hungry.
Public Libraries to Expand Services
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System is expanding its “Library Take-Out Menu” starting on Monday.
Home Healthcare Presents New Challenges in Era of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the professional lives of nurses everywhere, including those who work outside of traditional hospital settings.
DOH Reports Nine New COVID-19 Cases For Second Straight Day
A total of 616 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Big Island Road and Lane Closures
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Woman Pleads for Return of Stolen Urn Holding Brother’s Remains
Rachel Velez and her family felt the loss of Thomas Ballesteros Jr. again after an urn holding his ashes was discovered stolen from his daughter’s home in Kurtistown on Thursday.
Public Urged to be Wary of Social Media Rumors
Rumors of out-of-state protesters coming to Hawai‘i to start trouble have been swirling social media.
Training at PTA Resumes in June
Currently, there are no military convoys planned for the month of June.
State Reports Nine New COVID-19 Cases
A total of 614 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Gov. Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Former Hawaiʻi Lawmaker
As a mark of respect for former state Rep. Joseph “Joe” Bertram III, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawaiʻi be flown at half-staff.
Big Island Rainfall Totals Near to Above Average So Far This Year
Big Island rainfall totals for 2020 through the end of May were near to above average at most of the gages, according to the National Weather Service monthly report.
Big Island Wanted List
Individuals can find out if they have a misdemeanor warrant or a traffic warrant by going to the Hawaii State Judiciary’s website.
Tax Hike on Luxury Homes Passes County Council 8-1
Hawai‘i County Council passed a proposed tax hike on wealthy homes Thursday evening.
Dry Fog Sanitation Implemented in Correctional Facilities to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
The dry fog creates an antimicrobial barrier that continues to kill pathogens.
County Council Approves Additional Funding for Food Distribution Efforts
Hawai‘i County Council approved funding to support the continued food distribution efforts to keiki islandwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
