News
Runaway Teen Found in Good Health
A 16-year-old girl reported as a runaway in August was found on Sunday in good health.
Hawaiian Ethos to Launch Hilo Location This Week
Patients living on the windward side of the Big Island and in need of medical cannabis will have more options beginning this weekend.
Two COVID-19 Test Clinics Scheduled Today
There are two COVID-19 drive-through testing clinics scheduled for today.
Another Veteran Death Reported Sunday Evening
Another resident of the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home died Sunday evening related to COVID-19, bringing the overall death toll at the facility to 24.
Ka‘alualu Bay Brush Fire Close to Contained
A brushfire in Ka‘u continues to burn in isolated areas after being ignited by an unknown source late Saturday night.
Veterans Home Death Toll Reaches 23, VA Report Finds Fault With Avalon Practices
The death toll rose by one on Sunday.
DOH Confirms Positive COVID Result at HCCC
On Saturday, the Department of Public Safety (PSD) was notified that the new inmate came into contact with someone who was positive for the virus prior to entering the jail facility.
DOH Reports 77 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
A total of 191 cases remain active across Hawai‘i County, according to DOH statistics
Hālau Lamakū Offers Place-Based Hawaiian Learning for Keiki
The program has been specially designed to provide social and academic stimulation for keiki in a safe environment.
Civil Defense Reports 5 New COVID Cases, 24th Death
As of Sunday, 16 individuals are hospitalized islandwide as a result of COVID-19 infection.
UH Seeks Participants for COVID Treatment Study
The purpose of the study is to help find an effective treatment for patients with COVID-19.
Hawai‘i Hotels Continue to Struggle in August
Many properties closed or reduced operations starting in April 2020.
DMV to Open on Saturday to Process Expired Driver’s licenses
Vehicle Registration and Licensing offices in Pāhoa, Hilo, Kona and Ka‘ū will be open Sept. 26 to process expired Hawai’i Driver’s License and driver’s licenses expiring in September.
HCCC Inmate In Contact With COVID-Positive Individual Prior to Arrest
A newly-admitted inmate at the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center (HCCC) came in contact with someone prior to entry who was positive for COVID-19.
DOH Reports 110 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 110 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday.
No Inmates at Waiawa Correctional Facility Test Positive for COVID
All 229 inmates tested for COVID-19 at the Waiawa Correctional Facility (WCF) on O‘ahu came back negative.
HMC: Total of 21 Veterans Now Dead Due to COVID-19
The Hilo Medical Center reports three new COVID-19 deaths at the Hilo veterans home bringing the death toll to 21.
Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week Events Canceled Due to Pandemic
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is recognizing drowning prevention efforts across the islands as the state observes Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week on Sept. 20-26.
Avalon Releases VA Assessment on Hilo Veterans Home
Three assessments on the Hilo veterans home were completed or are underway after a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility led to widespread infection and nearly 20 deaths.
