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COVID-19 Rules Relaxed for Commercial, Recreational Boats
The State of Hawai῾i, through the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) is lifting certain COVID-19 emergency restrictions imposed on larger commercial and recreational boating, and on ocean recreation.
Mountain View Man Charged With Drug, Firearm Offenses
Big Island Police have charged a 28-year-old Mountain View man with an array of offenses following an incident late last week.
US Census Resumes Big Island Operations
Every 10 years, the federal government conducts a Census, which is the basis for distributing more than $675 billion in federal funds annually to communities across the country.
Kurtistown Man Arrested For Assaulting Elderly Victim
Police cautioned the public from giving rides to people they are not familiar with. If someone needs immediate assistance, it is best to call 911.
Hilo Woman Faces Assault Charges After Stabbing Neighbor, Police Say
A Hilo woman is facing assault and terroristic threatening charges after stabbing her neighbor, authorities reported this afternoon.
DOH Reports Two New Cases of COVID-19 Monday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the statewide total to 900.
Onomea Camp Road Bridge Closes For Repairs
Situated between Highway 19 and Old Māmalahoa Highway, Onomea Camp Road is not part of the Onomea Scenic Route.
Visitor Arrivals for Month of May Plummets Due to Pandemic
The Hawaiian Islands saw a decrease in visitor arrivals by almost 100% for the month of May, compared to a year go, according to a report released by Hawaii Tourism Authority’s Tourism Research Division.
Guidelines Set to Reopen In-Person Instruction at Hawai‘i Public Schools
Large spaces not traditionally used as classrooms, such as gyms and computer labs, will be utilized as additional learning spaces. Outdoor instruction may also occur depending on weather conditions.
Federal Funding to Provide Additional Academic Support for K-12 Schools
The state is receiving about $54.18 million, which is being divided up among the counties.
To-Go Meal Kits Available Free on Thursday
Pick up begins at 5 p.m. and will continue as long as supplies last.
State Seeking Contact Tracers as COVID-19 Cases Climb
Ideal candidates have clinical healthcare backgrounds and a minimum education consisting of an undergraduate degree.
HPD Searching For Runaway Teenager
The Hawai’i County Police Department is seeking help to find a teenage runaway.
DOH Reports 27 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
The Department of Health reported 27 new cases overnight, bringing the statewide total to 899.
Follow-Up Survey Shows Decline in Concern Over COVID-19
A number of Hawai‘i residents don’t perceive the COVID-19 pandemic as much as a threat as much as they did a few months ago.
Funds Proposed to Assist With Child Care Relief
The Chair of the Ways and Means Committee has proposed child care relief as an important part of the CARES Act federal funding initiative for Hawai‘i.
Open Season Coming Up for Feral Goats, Pigs, Sheep
Ungulate control for feral goat, sheep, and pigs is opening for the Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a Forest Reserve on Hawai’i Island.
DOH Reports 6 New COVID-19 Cases Overnight
Six new COVID-19 cases have been reported by Hawai‘i Department of Health, bringing the cumulative statewide total to 872.
$90 Mil Dedicated to Outfitting Airports With Equipment to Stem Spread of COVID-19
Lawmakers have appropriated $90 million for systems at airports statewide to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
