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Mayor Kim Seeks Review of Hilo’s VA Home After 6th Reported Coronavirus Death
With half of the residents at Hilo’s VA home testing positive for COVID-19, the Hawai‘i County mayor has asked Gov. David Ige to conduct a review of the facility’s response to the outbreak.
Big Island Announces More Closures in Time For Labor Day Weekend
Closed signs were put up at the trailhead this afternoon and the WH Shipman Estate. County and state law enforcement officers will be patrolling all closed areas this weekend to ensure compliance with all emergency rules.
Coronavirus Testing Changes For Saturday in East Hawai‘i
COVID-19 testing scheduled Saturday for the Prince Kuhio Shopping Center has been moved.
COVID-19-Related Deaths at Hilo VA Home Continue to Climb
A total of six Hilo veterans are now dead after contracting COVID-19 and a fifth Hilo Medical Center employee has tested positive for the virus.
Big Island Logs Below-Average Rainfall for August
Big Island rainfall totals for 2020 through the end of August remained near to above average at most locations, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported.
DOH Reports 271 New Cases of Coronavirus, 2 New Deaths
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 271 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, including two new fatalities, pushing the death toll over 80.
DLNR Chronicles COVID-19 Violations at ‘Narnia’
The waterways above the J7 — the Wailuku River, Ho‘okelekele Stream, Lauiole Falls, Pukamaui Falls, and Kauwehu Falls — are collectively known as “Narnia.”
State, County Beach Park Closures Starts Today
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks is closing all Big Island coastal beach park areas for two weeks.
A Kona Courthouse Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
A Keahuolu Courthouse employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawaii State Judiciary announced today.
State Issues Nearly $3 Billion in Benefits Since March 1
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) has paid out $2.995 billion in unemployment insurance claims since March 1.
Mayor Has No Plans to Close Miloliʻi Fishing Village After Report of COVID-19 Cluster
Mayor Harry Kim will not close the Miloliʻi Fishing Village in South Kona despite requests from Hawai‘i Island’s delegation to do so after reports of a COVID-19 cluster in the area.
Big Island Weekend Road Closures: Sept. 4-6
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for Sept. 4-6.
Another Hilo Veteran Dies Due to COVID-19
Another veteran ill with COVID-19 has died, bringing Hawaii County’s pandemic death toll to five.
Hawai‘i County Opens Central Command Post to Combat COVID-19
Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale in Hilo is being converted into an emergency operation center as county officials continue their efforts in combatting the spread of COVID-19.
DOH Reports 211 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide, 4 Deaths
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 211 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 8,991.
Ige, Labor Department Secure Additional Week of Federal Unemployment Benefits
Hawaiʻi was approved for an additional week of the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program, Gov. David Ige announced this morning.
Cow Found Shot Dead in S. Kohala Being Investigated as Animal Cruelty
Hawaiʻi Police are looking for witnesses to a cruelty to animals investigation in South Kohala.
HFD Continues to Monitor North Kohala Brush Fire
Hawai‘i Fire Department continues to monitor a brush fire in North Kohala that burned approximately 50 acres.
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Hosts Brown Bag Lunch Series
Talks are every third Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
