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Parker School Headmaster Announces Retirement
Parker School’s headmaster is retiring after 37 years in education.
DOH Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 cases as of this afternoon, bringing the statewide total to 655.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Teenage Girl
Hawaiʻi Police seek the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing.
Parker School Celebrates the Class of 2020
Parker School celebrated the graduation of 29 seniors during its 44th commencement.
DPW Conducting Street Light Repairs in Hilo
Starting this week, Hawai‘i County’s Public Works Traffic Division will be conducting street light repairs on five streets in the Kaumana area of Hilo.
County Lays Out Priorities to Bolster Economy After COVID-19
County officials are currently looking at ways to budget their newly-received CARES Act federal funding of $80 million to assist in economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Planet Fitness to Reopen Monday
Local gyms Fitness Forever and Pacific Island Fitness have already reopened to the public, with restrictions.
Two Unleashed Dogs Threaten Monk Seal Pup
Anyone walking their dogs on Hawai‘i’s beaches should keep them on a leash at all times.
Police Identify Kona Man Who Died in Crash
The Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a Negligent Homicide investigation.
DOH Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports one new case as of noon today, which was identified in Oahu County. The statewide total is now 653.
Annual Waimea Fall Festival Canceled Due to Pandemic
The annual Waimea Fall Festival, hosted by Waimea Athletics, has been canceled due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
Minnesota AG to Upgrade Murder Charge Against Former Officer in George Floyd’s Death
The Minnesota Attorney General plans to elevate charges against a former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck as he begged for air.
Fire in Hilo Home Contained to Kitchen
No injuries were reported after crews extinguished a blaze isolated to the kitchen in a Hilo home.
Police Arrest 15 Motorists For DUI Over Previous Week
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
Sushi Hawai‘i to Open in Pāhoa
Sushi Hawai‘i is a fast, casual concept where customers can build their own sushi rolls or bowls from behind plexiglass.
Maunakea Management, Observatories Help Deliver Food in East Hawai‘i
Adhering to strict COVID-19 guidelines, the deliveries of food boxes are set up as a no-contact delivery service.
One Person Killed in Hilo Traffic Collision
A two-vehicle crash on Daniel K. Inouye Highway Tuesday morning has left one person dead.
County Announce New Sign Variance Process
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Building Division announced Tuesday that starting this week, a new sign variance process goes into effect islandwide.
Air Arrivals Hit High Point Since Quarantine
During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 passengers arrived in the state daily, including residents and visitors.
