Clusters Push Big Island COVID Case Count North of 800
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 70 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 12,804 since the pandemic began.
HPD Targeting ‘Distracted Drivers’ This Week
Distracted driving includes several activities, namely texting, making phone calls, or paying attention to anything other than the road in front of you.
Civil Defense Identifies 15 More COVID Cases Sunday
The tally comes one day after the largest single-day jump in positive cases on the Big Island since the pandemic began when 43 new cases were identified on Saturday alone.
COVID-19 Testing Clinics Scheduled Daily This Week
Hawai‘i County has free COVID-19 testing clinics scheduled around the island all next week.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled in South Hilo
The Department of Water Supply will conduct a fire hydrant flow test along Rainbow Drive in South Hilo on Oct. 14.
Parker Ranch to Build New Homes for Working Cowboys
Parker Ranch, Inc., will be building 10 to 12 new homes for working cowboys in its Livestock Division over the next two years.
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Honor of Fire Prevention Week
Gov. David Ige has ordered the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag be flown at half-staff on Sunday for Fire Prevention Week.
Final Paving of Ainaloa Roundabout Scheduled Next Week
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will be closing a single lane of Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road (Route 130) at its intersection with Ainaloa Boulevard for the final paving of the Ainaloa Roundabout.
DOH Reports 133 New COVID-19 Cases, 11 Deaths
The Department of Health has reported 133 new COVID-19 cases statewide with 11 deaths on O‘ahu.
New COVID-19 Cases in Hawai‘i County Jump to 43
New COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i County have spiked to 43 overnight.
Hawai‘i Children and Youth Day to be Held Virtually
The 27th annual Hawai‘i Children and Youth Day (CYD), normally held in Honolulu, can be enjoyed statewide as a virtual event this weekend.
Load Size Restriction at East Hawaiʻi Regional Sort Station Continues
Should circumstances change, this restriction may end earlier.
Mariner Rescued From Fishing Vessel 150 Miles Off Hilo
The Coast Guard, Air Force, and Navy successfully medevaced a 73-year-old mariner from the 84-foot commercial fishing vessel Lady Alice 150 miles east of Hilo.
Hilo Couple Charged in Connection With Robbery
A Hilo couple faces several charges including robbery and an array of other property and drug offenses.
Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Identified at University of Nations
Five COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at University of the Nations Kona campus.
Free COVID-19 Testing Saturday in West Hawai‘i
No insurance is necessary to be tested, but bring your insurance card if you have one. No co-pay will be required for individuals being tested.
HPD Seeks Wanted Big Island Woman in Burglary Investigation
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact police immediately.
DOH Reports 16 New COVID Cases on Big Island
A total of 10,389 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
HMC Treating Most Big Island’s COVID-Positive Patients
The bulk of Hawai‘i County’s COVID-19 cases are hospitalized at Hilo Medical Center.
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