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Keaʻau Man Arrested in Connection to a Reported Murder in HPP
A Keaʻau man was arrested in connection with the death of an elderly woman at a home in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Captain Cook Shooting Victim ID’d as Suspect’s Son
Hawai‘i Police have identified the Captain Cook shooting victim as the suspect’s son, 45-year-old Joshua Bonham.
Honeymooners Violate 14-Day Quarantine
A California couple were taken into custody by special agents from the Department of the Attorney General after violating Hawai‘i’s mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Man Accused of Second-Degree Murder Granted Supervised Release
A man charged with second-degree murder was granted supervised release during his initial appearance in Kona District Court.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: May 1, 2020
Hawai’i Police Department released a portion of its ongoing outstanding warrants list.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Teenaged Girl
Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a teenaged girl, who was reported missing.
One-Way Traffic Pattern Kapiʻolani Street to Continue Through May
Kapiʻolani Street will remain a temporary one-way traffic pattern through May to accommodate free Grab-and-Go student meals at Hilo Union School.
66-year-old Man Charged With Murder in Reported Captain Cook Shooting
A 66-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a Captain Cook man.
Big Island Weekend Lane Closures: May 1-3
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced its weekend road and lane closures for May 1-3.
Feds Send $30 Million in Disaster Relief to Hawai‘i County
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant will be used to repair water delivery systems that were damaged by the eruption.
Voices of the Pandemic: Big Islanders Share Stories of Struggle as Money Dwindles
“I have been out of work since March 17 and have not received a single unemployment check or even a sliver of hope that I’ll ever get one. It’s one of the most frustrating, confusing and unnecessarily stressful processes that I have endured.”
New Coronavirus Cases Emerge in Hawai‘i County After Days of Stable Numbers
Hawai‘i Department of Health reports three new coronavirus cases on the Big Island after three days of unchanging numbers.
Hawai‘i Tourism Plunges Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Any positive gains in Hawai‘i’s tourism industry during the first couple months of 2020 were eliminated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NWS Issues Wind Advisory for Waikoloa
A wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. for Kohala and Waikoloa, as well as portions of Maui County.
State Receives Additional Funding to Support Families in Section 8 Housing
Hawai‘i County is set to receive $430,906 in federal funding to support affordable housing and keep families in their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
HIDOE’s New Telehealth, Hotline Starts May 1
Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) students will have access to telehealth services and a new hotline starting May 1.
Open or Closed? Lawmakers Offer Some Clarity on Beach Park Accessibility
Summertime may prove the period of least risk for the rest of the year, Green explained, considering the return of mass tourism is the most likely catalyst for a second-wave surge of coronavirus cases that may cause the rollback of loosened restrictions.
Antibody Tests Now Available Statewide
It is widely thought that coronavirus was circulating in the US for weeks before the first official case was confirmed, and people who had flu-like or cold-like symptoms earlier this year will be able to discern whether that was related to COVID-19.
HPD Seeks Missing Teenager
Police ask anyone who may have information about the whereabouts of Smith-Akiona to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
