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Police Seek Missing Hilo Teenager
Police ask anyone who may have information about the whereabouts of Brugman to contact authorities.
KTA Shaka Program Offers Keiki Activity Program
The weekly activities are designed to help keep participants busy, positive, and engaged as they adjust to a different sort of school break.
Two Arrested for Violating Traveler Quarantine
As with some previous quarantine violation cases, a local community group monitoring social media alerted the special agents.
Ball Python Found in Kahalu‘u Area on O‘ahu
Ball pythons are non-venomous and may grow up to six feet in length.
Hawai‘i to Lift Interisland Travel Quarantine by Mid-June
At a press conference from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu Monday afternoon, Gov. David Ige announced that he would lift the mandatory, 14-day interisland travel quarantine as of June 16.
HPD Arrests Kona Man For Domestic Stabbing Incident
The suspect was charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree, and Abuse of a Family or Household Member.
West Hawai‘i Protest Draws Hundreds Sunday
Nearly everyone lining the highway wore a face mask out of respect for current rules, and the Kailua-Kona protest was entirely peaceful.
Big Island Remains Free of Active COVID-19 Cases
Drive-through testing is scheduled Monday in North Kona at the Keauhou Shopping Center.
Puna Kai to Hold Openings For Several Businesses in June
Puna Kai Shopping Center is holding openings for several businesses in early June.
Some Stimulus Payments Sent As Debit Cards
Some callers reported they did not realize the card was from the government and thought it was junk mail or a scam card because they did not ask for it.
Free Community Dinner at La‘i‘ōpua Community Center
One meal is available per person present in the vehicle.
DPW Reopening Several Offices in Hilo, Kona
Safety measures will be in place upon the offices reopening.
Civil Defense Rolls Back Big Island COVID-19 Case Total
Of those who’ve tested positive on the Big Island, all 81 have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Suspended and Limited Waste Disposal Services
Residents are encouraged to use the other service providers or hold onto their items until collection at transfer stations resume.
DOH Survey Measures How Seriously Hawaii Residents Take Social Distancing
A total of 25% of respondents said they don’t feel coronavirus is a serious threat to their health.
