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HPD Arrests Suspect in Murder Investigation
Big Island police arrested a suspect on Friday in connection with a murder that took place in his driveway Thursday night.
DOH Reports 23 New Cases of Coronavirus, 1 New Fatality
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, including another fatality.
Retired HPD Detective Turns Himself In Following Grand Jury Indictment
A retired Hawai‘i Police detective awaiting trial on drug theft and conspiracy charges turned himself in following an additional indictment filed accusing him of intimidating witnesses in the case.
COVID-19 Popup Clinic Open to Public on Saturday
A free drive-through screening and testing clinic for COVID-19 will be set up at West Hawai‘i Civic Center.
State Officials Discuss Quarantine Compliance, Enforcement
State officials are conducting compliance checks on individuals entering the state who are subject to the 14-day quarantine mandate due to COVID-19.
Volcano Watch: Deep Repeating Earthquakes Beneath Maunakea
“Low-frequency earthquakes aren’t unusual at volcanoes, but there’s no other example of this kind of repetition or longevity anywhere in the world. Ultimately, over 1 million earthquakes were found from 1999 to 2018.”
Big Island Ballots for 2020 Primary in the Mail
A postage stamp is not required when mailing ballots back to Elections Division.
KCH Announces COVID-19 Testing for Potentially Exposed Family Members, Hospital Visitors
Testing is drive-through only. No walk-ups or bike-ups will be allowed.
HDOT Selects Passenger Screening Technology for State’s Airports
Thermal temperature screening equipment will be installed at all Hawai‘i’s airports this month at gates currently being used for arriving trans-Pacific flights as a continued effort to stem the spread COVID-19.
No New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on Big Island Thursday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 statewide on Thursday, raising the total number of confirmed cases across all islands to 1,311 since tracking began in late February.
Some Services Closed at Pāhoa Transfer Station Thursday
Scrap metal and white goods services are not available Thursday.
Advisory for Kailua Bay Lifted Days after Sewage Spill
The advisory for Kailua bay has been canceled four days after 20,000 gallons of waste leaked into the ocean.
Former Officer Gets 48 Months For Civil Rights Violation
US District Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi on Wednesday sentenced John Rabago, 44, of Honolulu, Hawai‘i, to 48 months of imprisonment for his role in violating an individual’s constitutional rights.
HPD Warns of Uptick in Phone Phishing Scams
Phone phishing scams are on the rise, according to the Hawai‘i Police Department.
Kona Community Hospital Confirms Two New Cases of COVID-19
The hospital will hold an on-site COVID-19 testing clinic Thursday to test all hospital staff for potential exposure at the hospital.
Additional Charges Filed Against Retired HPD Detective in Missing Drugs Case
A former Hawai‘i Police Detective awaiting trial on drugs and conspiracy charges was indicted this morning on additional felony offenses for intimidating a witness.
DOH Reports 29 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 29 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 1,292.
$11 Mil Grant Awarded to State to Improve Mental Health of Youth
An $11.8 million grant has been awarded to the state to expand mental health and substance abuse services for youth in Hawai‘i.
