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HMC Implements Early Treatment Protocol for Kupuna Diagnosed With COVID
The deadly outbreak of COVID-19 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has left the Big Island community stunned and devastated.
HPD Investigating Attempted Abduction of a Juvenile in Honokaʻa
The incident was not reported to police, just posted about online. HPD reminds the public that while social media posts spread awareness, police reports of such incidents should always be made.
Big Island Weekend Road Closures: Oct. 2-4
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for Oct. 2-4.
Kamehameha Schools Extends Application Deadline
Kamehameha Schools is extending the application deadline for K-12 admission.
Poison Prawns Circulating on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources believes bad actors are poisoning Big Island streams in an attempt to extract Tahitian prawns.
Pāhoa Community Farmer’s Market Launches Sunday
Pāhoa District Park will serve as home to the Big Island’s newest farmer’s market.
VIDEO: Hawai’i Island Child Sex Trafficking Prevention and Victim Support
Kapa Radio’s Ka’ea Lyons sits down with Lili`uokalani Trust’s Jo Anne “JoB” Balberde-Kamaliʻi and Hō`ola Nā Pua’s Joy Tanimura Winquist to discuss sex trafficking prevention and support for Hawai’i keiki.
Coast Guard Locates Two Overdue Kayakers Off Big Island
Coast Guard Sector Honolulu watchstanders received a report at 6:38 p.m. Wednesday from a good Samaritan stating she saw the kayakers depart earlier in the day, adding they had not returned by sunset.
DOH Reports 108 New Cases, 3 More COVID-Related Deaths Thursday
The statewide case total is now 12,515 since the pandemic began.
A Dozen COVID-19 Cases Reported at Life Care Center in Hilo
A dozen COVID-19 cases among residents at Life Care Center in Hilo (LCC) have been identified, officials reported.
State Confirms Beach Reopenings, Following County’s Lead
Social distancing protocols of wearing face coverings and social distancing remain in effect.
Flood Advisory Issued for East Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Hāmākua, Hilo, and Puna Districts for this morning until 10:45 a.m.
2 Overdue Kayakers Reported off Punalu‘u Beach
The Coast Guard is searching for two overdue kayakers off Punalu‘u Beach, Wednesday.
Notice of Flight Operations October 2020
Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over 1 COVID Fatality at Hilo Veterans Home
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed in 3rd Circuit Court over the COVID-19-related death of one of the residents at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.
Unemployment Call Center Among CARES Act Initiatives
Gov. David Ige’s administration has caught heat from the public and media alike over the last several weeks for not spending federal CARES Act funding rapidly enough.
COVID-19 Death Reported at Hilo Veterans Home After Week of No Fatalities
The weeklong record of no COVID-19-related fatalities at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home was upset today with a report of one death.
Interisland Travel Won’t Return Any Time Soon
If events unfold according to current plans, trans-Pacific travelers will return to the Hawaiian Islands with quarantine exemptions before the interisland quarantine is lifted.
