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HPD Seeks Public’s Finding Kailua-Kona Woman
Hawaiʻi Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 56-year-old Kailua-Kona woman who was reported missing earlier this month.
FEMA to Send $200 Million to Bolster Hawai‘i Unemployment Funding
The Lost Wages Assistance Program is funded by FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund, which received $45 billion from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
Police Arrest 5 at Kahalu‘u Beach Park For Violation of COVID-19 Protocol
Wagner said when police arrived at around 5 p.m., they observed approximately 30 people under the pavilion. Police reported none of the individuals were wearing face masks or social distancing.
HMC Reports Two Coronavirus-Related Deaths
The Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, the site of one of the main virus clusters in East Hawai‘i, has now produced 37 positive COVID-19 test results.
Big Island Passes Maui in Total Coronavirus Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 200 new cases of coronavirus Sunday, pushing the statewide total to 8,339.
Puna Murder Suspect Jailed, Charged With 2nd Degree Murder
Wallace is being held at the Hilo Police Station Cellblock in lieu of $1,160,000 bail pending his initial court appearance scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31, in South Hilo District Court.
Big Island Reports First Coronavirus-Related Death
Case counts continue to push upward as the county carries on with extensive and targeted testing in East Hawai‘i communities linked to the current surge.
ADA Project Scheduled for Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
Hilo Bayfront Beach parking Lot and comfort station will close temporarily to allow for ADA accessibility improvements.
Fire Hydrant Flow Tests Scheduled for Area in North Kona
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting fire hydrant flow tests in North Kona that will affect customers in various areas.
Teenaged Boy Rescued After Fall into Ocean at Onomea Bay
A 14-year-old was rescued from Hilo waters on Saturday after falling into the ocean at Onomea Bay.
Employee at HMC’s Behavioral Health Unit Tests Positive for COVID-19
A staff member with Hilo Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Unit tested positive for COVID-19, hospital officials confirmed Saturday afternoon.
Hawai‘i Bar Exam Deadline Extended for Applicants
In light of the continuing increase in COVID-19 cases on O‘ahu, the Hawai‘i Supreme Court issued an order extending the deadline for bar applicants to choose to defer taking the exam to a future date.
Health, Travel Documents Required at Airports Go Digital
Health and travel documents required at airports due to COVID-19 have now gone digital.
DOH Reports 3 New COVID-19-Related Deaths
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported three coronavirus-related deaths for the third day in a row, along with 310 new cases of COVID-19 statewide on Friday.
Work Set to Start on Ainaloa Roundabout Project
Work for the Ainaloa Roundabout project is set to begin next week, Hawai‘i Department of Transporation announced on Friday.
Hilo Water Pump Station Repaired, Restriction Reduced to 10%
A 25% water restriction for certain South Hilo customers in the vicinity of Kaiwiki Road was reduced to 10%.
Vehicle Registration, Licensing Goes Back to Service by Appointment Only
Starting Sept. 1, the Vehicle Registration and Licensing office will revert back to only servicing customers by appointment.
Wild Cat Kills Nine Hawaiian Petrel
Hawaiian Petrels are one of three endangered native Hawaiian seabirds found on Kaua‘i. The island is home to around one-third of the world population of this species.
Fisherman Arrested For Hundreds of Illegal Take
Officers inspected the boat and the fisher’s catch at the South Point Boat Ramp.
