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Police Investigate Crash Involving Vehicle, Moped
Police officers on the scene said an incident occurred involving one vehicle and one moped.
Hawai‘i Reports Double-Digit Coronavirus Cases For Second Straight Day
The statewide total of coronavirus cases now stands at 723.
County Constructs Homeless Shelter at Old Airport
The shelters are expected to remain on-site through the end of the year, and by then a more permanent facility will be ready on Kealakehe Parkway.
HFD’s Search for Free-diver Along N. Kohala Coast Nears End
For the past four days, Hawai‘i Fire Department has searched the North Kohala coast in hopes of finding Malcolm Davis who disappeared while freediving on June 9.
Big Island Road Closures: June 13-19
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for the week of June 13-15.
Short-Term Vacation Rentals Allowed to Operate Starting Next Week
Short-term vacation rentals will be allowed to operate starting on June 15.
State Prepared for Inevitable COVID-19 Spike, Officials Say
State officials are not surprised or alarmed by the spike in COVID-19 cases over the past week as they anticipated an increase with the gradual reopening of the economy.
Reopening Hawai‘i Reports Highest COVID-19 Case Total in Months
The statewide total has now eclipsed 700.
21 Individuals Arrested for Violating Quarantine Order
Twenty-one people have been arrested and charged for violating Gov. David Ige’s mandatory 14-day quarantine order, related to the COVID-19 emergency, in the Puna area this week.
ATVs Endanger Monk Seal and Pup at West Hawai‘i Beach Park
This is a big week for Hiwahiwa as his mom has left and he’s now exploring the area on his own.
HPD Outstanding Warrants: June 12, 2020
Hawai‘i Police Department released a portion of its outstanding warrants list on Friday.
Search in North Kohala Continues Another Day for Missing Diver
The search for a missing free diver along the North Kohala coast has been extended into today.
KHS to Relaunch Bread Baking Program
The public should be on the lookout for the reopening of other programs, likely happening later in this Summer or Fall.
Wind Advisory Issued for Big Island
Residents are advised to take the time to secure or bring indoors any items currently outside that may be affected by high wind.
Virtual Visits to Kūpuna in Hilo Nursing Home to Become Realty
Twenty-three skilled nursing facilities will now be able to connect with their loved ones virtually after more than two months of no face-to-face contact.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea’s 1952 Summit Eruption Ended Long Period of Inactivity
Early in April 1952, a series of earthquakes began along Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone and beneath the summit.
DOH Reports 7 New Cases of COVID-19 Thursday
A total of 623 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Federal Funding Approved for Repair of Laupāhoehoe Gulch Bridge
Hawai‘i Island is set to receive $1.2 million in federal funding to repair Laupāhoehoe Gulch Bridge along Māmalahoa Highway after it was battered by Hurricane Lane nearly two years ago.
$803.2 Mil in Unemployment Benefits Paid Out by State
The state has paid out approximately $803.2 million in unemployment benefits since March 1.
