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Hawai‘i County, Nonprofit Leaders to Host Meetings on Rent Relief Plan
The County of Hawai‘i and six local nonprofits will be hosting a series of meetings with community and business leaders on a plan to provide $7.25 million in rent and mortgage assistance grants.
County Seeks Partner to Build Multi-Family Increment at Kamakoa Nui
Between 100 and 120 units will be built in a townhome-style from studios to three-bedroom units.
HPD Employee Among Suspects Arrested on Array of Charges
Four men, one of which was reported to be in possession of a baseball bat, left the area prior to police arrival.
DPS Say Incident at HCCC Began With Contraband Search
The Department of Public Safety said Wednesday that the upheaval Hawaii Community Correctional Center (HCCC) was started by inmates upset by a contraband search.
DOH Reports 100 New Cases, 3 COVID-Related Deaths
The state Department of Health reported 100 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the overall total to 10,123 since the pandemic began.
Hilo Veterans Home Reports 10th Coronavirus-Related Death
As of Tuesday, a total of 59 residents and 20 employees at the state-run veterans home had been diagnosed with coronavirus since the outbreak began.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled in South Hilo
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test along Kekūanaō‘a Street between the hours of 9-10:30 a.m. on Sept. 16, 2020.
HPD Arrests 27 Motorists for DUI Over Previous Week
Hawai‘i Police arrested 27 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 6.
Tree Trimming, Shoulder Work Scheduled for Portion of Palani Road
Tree trimming along a portion of Palani Road will reduce roadway traffic to one alternating lane of travel starting today.
Affray at HCCC Contained After Inmates Start Fire
Authorities have contained an incident at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center where inmates started a fire and barricaded doors on one of the units Tuesday afternoon.
Veterans Home Reports Another COVID-19 Death, New Cases
The COVID-19 death toll at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home now stands at nine.
$50 Mil in Federal Funding Dedicated Rental Relief Program
Hawai‘i residents unemployed or partially unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for rent relief through a new housing assistance program.
HPD Continues Search For Hilo Fraud Suspect
Big Island police continue to search for a female suspect caught committing a crime on camera in a Hilo Bank earlier this year.
Senate Committee Requests Pre-Testing Pilot Program for Interisland Travel
A Hawai‘i Senate Committee is calling for a program that would require coronavirus testing for those wishing to travel between the Hawaiian Islands.
Caldwell Extends O‘ahu Lockdown
Hawai‘i County, which has grappled with a surge over the last several weeks that vaulted the island case total above 500 over the weekend, has still not initiated a lockdown.
DOH Reports 66 New Cases, 2 COVID-Related Deaths on Tuesday
Six new cases were identified on the Big Island Tuesday, also the lowest tally in weeks. A total of 293 cases remain active in Hawai‘i County, according to DOH statistics.
Governor Appoints Special Master to Oversee Public Safety Dept.
Gov. David Ige is taking steps to replace the leadership at the top of Hawai‘i’s Department of Public Safety.
HPD Searching For Wanted Big Island Man
Big Island police are searching for a Pāhoa man wanted for violation of release on bail.
Elderly Woman Reported Missing
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the police immediately.
La‘i‘ōpua 2020 Offering Free Meals Thursday
La‘i‘ōpua 2020 is offering free meal bags in Kailua-Kona this week.
