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North Kohala Brush Fire Scorches 40 Acres of Ranch Land
Forty acres of ranch land in North Kohala was scorched in a brush fire Friday afternoon.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: Sept. 26 to Oct. 2
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for Sept. 26 to Oct. 2.
Māmalahoa Highway Roadwork Rescheduled
The Māmalahoa Highway Widening Project, which began in May 2018, is expected to be completed in November 2020.
State to Take Over Management of Hilo Veterans Home
Mayor Harry Kim confirmed this afternoon that management of Hilo veterans home will move to the East Hawai‘i Region of Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation.
Hawai‘i State Hospital’s Admissions Unit Reports 4 COVID-19 Cases
Hawai‘i State Hospital in Kaneohe has reported that one patient and three staff members within the hospital’s admissions unit have tested positive for COVID-19.
Hawai‘i County’s COVID-19 Testing Schedule Through Oct. 2
No insurance is necessary to be tested, but bring your insurance card if you have one. No copay will be charged to individuals being tested.
15 People Hospitalized at HMC for COVID-19
There are currently 15 people hospitalized at Hilo Medical Center with COVID-19 — four in the ICU, 10 in the COVID unit and one in the Extended Care Facility.
Volcano Watch: HVO’s New Website is More Accessible and Mobile-Friendly
An exciting and major improvement on the new HVO website is that it’s more mobile-friendly.
Hawai‘i Identifies 112 New Cases, 3 COVID-Related Deaths Friday
All three fatalities were reported on O‘ahu.
Limited Reopening of State Beach Parks Only For O‘ahu, Not Big Island
Hawai‘i’s Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Thursday that groups of five people or fewer would be allowed on state beaches and hiking trails. However, that change in policy does not impact current rules on the Big Island.
Ige Awaits Completion of OHCA Assessment on Hilo Veterans Home
No decisions have been made over the future management of Hilo’s veterans home as of this morning.
HPD Warns of Cyber Scam Uptick During COVID
The Hawaiʻi Police Department (HPD) said it has recently seen an increase in the reporting of financial crimes by individuals and businesses.
Civil Defense Identifies 14 New Cases of COVID on Big Island Friday
Drive-through coronavirus testing is available Friday in Hilo and North Kona.
Hawaiian, United Airlines to Offer Drive-Through Pre-Travel COVID-19 Tests
Hawaiian Airlines will be offering drive-through COVID-19 tests in select US mainland gateways, allowing travelers to bypass Hawaii’s 14-day quarantine.
DOH to Bolster Hawai‘i Hospitals With 200 Extra Nurses, Specialists
The majority — more than 85% — of the positions are for medical-surgical nurses, critical care nurses, and telemetry nurses.
All Kulani Inmates Test Negative for COVID-19
All inmates tested for COVID-19 at Kulani Correctional Facility (KCF) have come back negative, officials announced Thursday.
Volcano Man Charged For Firearms, Probation Violation
Authorities have arrested a 34-year-old Volcano man for offenses related to firearms and revocation of probation.
