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$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.
Kona Woman Indicted on Attempted Murder
A Kailua-Kona woman was indicted on charges of attempted murder after allegedly striking a moped carrying two passengers with her vehicle last month.
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Welcomes Two New Board Members
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center has announced two new members of its board of directors — secretary Rebecca Choi and director Rev. Eric S. Anderson.
Agencies Organize Marine Cleanups in Effort to Protect Hawaiʻi wildlife
State and local agencies are working together to protect Hawai‘i’s endangered species by doing beach cleanups.
Traveling Physician at Ka‘ū Hospital Tests Positive for COVID-19
After months without incident, Big Island healthcare facilities have reported multiple cases of COVID-19 among medical staff over the last week.
Portable, Window-Mounted Residential Air-Conditioning Units Exempt From Permit Requirements
An amendment is coming to legislation that will develop the framework for Hawai‘i County’s updated construction code.
La‘i‘Ōpua 2020 Meal Service Available Thursday
Those interested are asked to stay in their vehicles, as volunteers will deliver meal bags directly to car windows.
DOH Reports 22 New Cases of COVID-19 Tuesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 1,264.
Big Island Businesses Seek Survival Solutions as Pre-Travel Testing Delayed
Hawai‘i’s mandatory 14-day quarantine period will remain rigidly in place through the end of August, leaving Big Island businesses reliant on tourism scrambling for strategies to survive.
Hawai‘i County Mayoral Forum Set For Thursday
Nā Leo TV is hosting a Big Island mayoral forum on Thursday, July 16.
Pre-Travel Testing Program Delayed to Sept. 1
Between the surging cases on the mainland and a daily record number of cases recorded in Hawai‘i over the weekend, officials had to reevaluate the timeframe for reopening.
DOH Continues Investigation Into COVID-19 Case Identified at KCH
Officials reminded the public about the importance of social distancing and wearing a mask after the report of three COVID-19 related deaths and an increase in cases statewide.
Kona Community Hospital Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
A Kona Community Hospital employee was positively diagnosed with COVID-19 on Friday and is currently in quarantine at home.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Teenaged Runaway
Hawaiʻi Police seek the public’s help locating a 17-year-old runaway.
Ige to Extend Out-of-State Travel Quarantine Through August
Pre-pandemic, the state averaged roughly 30,000 daily arrivals. The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has not registered a daily total of 3,000 since before Ige enacted the initial travel quarantine in late March.
DOH Reports 23 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Friday reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, bringing the statewide total to 1,243.
Video Exonerates Former ‘Zip-Tie’ Suspect
Prosecuting Attorney Mitch Roth announced Monday that the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney will be dropping all charges against Valentino.
