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HPD Warn of Increased Mail Theft on Big Island
In recent weeks police have seen an increase in the theft of mail, both incoming and outgoing, from residential mailboxes.
HVNP September Notice of Flight Operations
In addition, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory may conduct flight operations over Kīlauea and Mauna Loa to assess volcanic activity and maintain instrumentation.
Free COVID-19 Testing at Pāhoa Regional Park
No insurance is necessary to be tested, but bring your insurance card if you have one. No co-pay will be required for the individuals being tested.
New DOH Campaign Highlights COVID-19 Survivor Stories
The “Live With No Regrets” campaign highlights patients and their families who share personal stories of how getting COVID-19 impacted their lives.
DOH Reports 181 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 Deaths Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported four coronavirus-related deaths, along with 181 new cases of COVID-19 statewide on Tuesday.
Owners of Luxury Yacht Fined After Dropped Anchor Damages Coral in Kailua Bay
The owners of a luxury yacht that damaged coral when it dropped anchor in Kailua Bay two years ago was ordered to pay $100,000.
Brush Fire in Honoka‘a Eucalyptus Forest Burns 11 Acres
Approximately 11 acres of brush in a eucalyptus forest in Honoka‘a was scorched in a fire Monday evening.
Hawaiian Airlines Issues Mandatory Furloughs for Neighbor-Island Employees
The furloughs were issued to pilots and flight attendants who live on neighbor islands and commute to Honolulu — impacting 16 flight attendants and six pilots on Hawai‘i Island.
State Launches Mandatory Safe Travels App
Safe Travels digitizes and simplifies the current paper-based process.
Police Capture Fugitive After Foot Chase
Big Island Police have captured Louis Sanchez who was wanted on multiple bench warrants and for questioning in connection with several separate criminal investigations.
Ige Addresses Leadership Changes, UI Benefits, And Vetoes
If it proves necessary, the governor said he will divert funding from the $321 million in line-item vetoes he made earlier this year to bolster the UI program.
Another Big Island Veteran Dies Due to COVID-19
Health officials report another COVID-19-related death at Hilo Medical Center, bringing Hawai‘i County’s death toll to three.
Hawai‘i Reports Deadliest Day of Pandemic With 7 Coronavirus-Related Deaths
Monday’s tally pushed the statewide death toll to 70, while 133 new cases of COVID-19 were reported across all islands, bringing Hawai‘i’s total infection count to 8,472.
1 Man, 2 Women Arrested After Refusing to Wear Face Mask in Public
A man and two women were arrested in separate incidents over the weekend in North Kohala for refusing to wear a face-covering in public.
NWS Issues Red Flag Warning For Leeward Sections of All Islands
The National Weather Service’s issuance of a Red Flag Warning means critical wildfire conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.
Big Island Police Seek Juvenile Runaway
It was reported that Genda left the Kawaihae Harbor area with an acquaintance on Aug. 10, 2020, at approximately 1 p.m. and has not returned home.
Waipi‘o Valley Public Access Closed Over Labor Day Weekend
In an effort to enforce COVID-19 safety measures, Waipi‘o Valley Public Access Closed will be closed over Labor Day weekend to avoid large crowd gatherings in the valley.
Puna Man Charged With Several Crimes Following Traffic Incident
At around 12:54 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, Hilo patrol officers attempted to stop a sedan for traffic violations in the Chong Street area of Hilo.
Directors of Department of Health, Public Safety to Retire
Department of Health Director Bruce Anderson and Department of Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda will retire in September, Gov. David Ige’s office announced this morning.
PSD Reports 82 Active COVID-19 Cases Among O‘ahu Prisoners
The Public Safety Department (PSD) reports 82 active COVID-19 in two of its O‘ahu jails, as of Aug. 30.
