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Hawai‘i Eco Expanding Farm Box Sales to Kona
The company works with local farmers and purchases their produce wholesale.
Big Island Identifies 24 More Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
The statewide case total is now 13,472 since the pandemic began.
Trump Administration Invests $566K for Solar Energy in Hawai‘i/Western Pacific
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $566,000 to improve local business energy efficiency while benefiting the environment in rural Hawai‘i and Western Pacific.
Nā Leo TV Resumes Operations After FBI Raid
Nā Leo TV, located at 91 Mohouli St. in Hilo, has resumed normal operations after the FBI executed a search warrant on the station Thursday.
S. Kohala Officer Recognized for Work in Impaired Driving Enforcement
The Hawaiʻi Island Security and Safety Professionals Association (HISSPA) recognized Officer Cory Gray as the HISSPA Officer of the Quarter for Q3 2020, on Friday, Oct. 9.
DOH Reports 73 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 73 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 13,371 since the pandemic began.
Ige Set to Approve Post-Travel Testing Program in Hawai‘i County
Gov. David Ige is set to sign off on Hawai‘i County’s proposal to test arriving trans-pacific travelers for COVID-19 at the airport when they land in Kona.
Man Found with Reported Stab Wounds in Downtown Hilo
Authorities are investigating a man found stabbed in downtown Hilo.
Hawaiian Airlines to Suspend ‘Ohana by Hawaiian Service
Hawaiian Airlines will be temporarily suspending ‘Ohana by Hawaiian passenger and cargo services effective Nov. 1 due to the low travel demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine restrictions.
Several Businesses Open This Month at Puna Kai Shopping Center
Puna Kai Shopping Center is the Big Island’s newest community shopping center, located in the heart of Pāhoa.
15 New COVID-19 Cases Reported at Life Care Center in Hilo
Fourteen new residents at Life Care Center (LCC) in Hilo tested positive for COVID-19 and one new death was reported Friday, Oct. 9.
Active COVID-19 Cases at University of Nations Hits 40
There are now 40 active COVID-19 cases reported at The University of Nations in Kona (UoNK) as of Friday, Oct. 9.
Big Island Rainfall About Average in September
The gage at Piihonua had the highest monthly total of 15.14 inches.
More COVID-Related Fatalities Reported Statewide, As Big Island Sees Record Day of Cases
The Hawai’i Department of Health on Friday reported 155 new cases of coronavirus, pushing the statewide total to 13,300 confirmed cases since the pandemic began.
Record COVID Numbers Strike Big Island
Drive-through testing sites are scheduled at multiple locations over the weekend.
Big Island Man Dies in Tractor Accident
A Coroner’s Inquest investigation has been initiated and an autopsy has been requested to determine the exact cause of death.
First COVID-19 Death Reported at Kona Community Hospital
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) officials confirmed the facility’s first COVID-19-related death.
HPD Releases 25 Names on Outstanding Warrant List
Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list to call the department’s non-emergency line.
COVID-19 Test Results for University of Nations Pending
Results are pending for 955 individuals at the University of Nations in Kona (UoNK) tested for COVID-19.
