News
Civil Defense Reports 16 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
To date, 18 people on the Big Island are hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection.
La‘i‘Opua 2020 Weekly Free Meal Events
These are drive-through events. Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles, as volunteers will deliver food directly to car windows
Program Allows Donations For Grab-And-Go Meals
Making a donation at the register when you check out of any Safeway store on Kaua‘i, O‘ahu or Hawai‘i Island will support work to help students continue to receive free, healthy meals at a time when many families are struggling more than ever before.
New Solid Waste Notification System Launched
The Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division will begin using a new notification system to communicate with individuals and businesses regarding solid waste operational changes.
Kohala Hospital Undergoes Deep Clean Following News of Lt. Gov’s Positive COVID-19 Test
Employee and patient COVID-19 testing and infection prevention deep clean protocols are underway at Kohala Hospital following the news of emergency room physician, Josh Green’s positive COVID-19 test.
Mayor Calls for Suspension of VA Home Administrative Staff
In a rare press conference Saturday, Mayor Harry Kim called for the suspension of the administration at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home until a review of the facility and its handling of a COVID-19 outbreak is completed.
HOPE Services Hawai‘i employee tests positive for COVID-19
HOPE Services Hawai‘i has reported its first case of COVID-19, after receiving news that an employee who works at the Kihei Pua family shelter tested positive, officials reported this afternoon.
HIHS Continues Spay, Neuter Program
Hawai‘i Island Humane Society (HIHS) continues its mission of increasing the availability of spay and neuter services in an effort to eliminate pet overpopulation on Hawai‘i Island.
DOH Reports 131 New COVID-19 Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 131 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, along with one new COVID-related death. The statewide total of cases since the pandemic began is now 10,588.
HMC Pauses Most Visitations to Hospital
Hilo Medical Center reports 19 COVID-19 hospitalizations as of Saturday, six in the ICU and 13 in the COVID unit.
Brush Fire Closes Māmalahoa Highway by Waikoloa Road Junction
A portion of Māmalahoa Highway (Route 190) is closed due to a brush fire between Old Saddle Road and the junction of Waikoloa Road in South Kohala.
Protocol Review Underway at Hilo Veteran’s Home
A review is underway after state and federal Veteran Affairs investigators visited Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home on Thursday and Friday.
HIHS Seeks Shelter Adopters to Help Them Win $100k Grant
Individuals who have adopted a pet from Hawai‘i Island Humane Society (HIHS) are invited to share how their pet has changed their life to help give HIHS a chance to receive a $100,000 grand prize Holiday Wishes grant award from the Petco Foundation.
Lt. Gov. Worked at Kohala Hospital a Week Prior to Positive COVID-19 Test
Lt. Gov. Josh Green was on staff in the Kohala Hospital emergency room before testing positive for COVID-19.
Keaʻau Woman Arrested, Charged for Failing to Wear Face Mask in Public
A Keaʻau woman was arrested and facing charges after refusing to wear a face mask at the post office.
Knife-Wielding Man on Ali‘i Drive Charged With Terroristic Threatening
A 33-year-old man was taken into custody after reportedly attempting to stab someone with a knife on Ali‘i Drive, authorities confirmed Friday.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Runaway Teen
Hawai‘i Police seek the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old girl who was reported as a runaway.
