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Police Identify Kona Man Who Died in Crash
The Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a Negligent Homicide investigation.
DOH Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports one new case as of noon today, which was identified in Oahu County. The statewide total is now 653.
Annual Waimea Fall Festival Canceled Due to Pandemic
The annual Waimea Fall Festival, hosted by Waimea Athletics, has been canceled due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
Minnesota AG to Upgrade Murder Charge Against Former Officer in George Floyd’s Death
The Minnesota Attorney General plans to elevate charges against a former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck as he begged for air.
Fire in Hilo Home Contained to Kitchen
No injuries were reported after crews extinguished a blaze isolated to the kitchen in a Hilo home.
Police Arrest 15 Motorists For DUI Over Previous Week
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
Sushi Hawai‘i to Open in Pāhoa
Sushi Hawai‘i is a fast, casual concept where customers can build their own sushi rolls or bowls from behind plexiglass.
Maunakea Management, Observatories Help Deliver Food in East Hawai‘i
Adhering to strict COVID-19 guidelines, the deliveries of food boxes are set up as a no-contact delivery service.
One Person Killed in Hilo Traffic Collision
A two-vehicle crash on Daniel K. Inouye Highway Tuesday morning has left one person dead.
County Announce New Sign Variance Process
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Building Division announced Tuesday that starting this week, a new sign variance process goes into effect islandwide.
Air Arrivals Hit High Point Since Quarantine
During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 passengers arrived in the state daily, including residents and visitors.
Police Seek Missing Hilo Teenager
Police ask anyone who may have information about the whereabouts of Brugman to contact authorities.
KTA Shaka Program Offers Keiki Activity Program
The weekly activities are designed to help keep participants busy, positive, and engaged as they adjust to a different sort of school break.
Two Arrested for Violating Traveler Quarantine
As with some previous quarantine violation cases, a local community group monitoring social media alerted the special agents.
Ball Python Found in Kahalu‘u Area on O‘ahu
Ball pythons are non-venomous and may grow up to six feet in length.
Hawai‘i to Lift Interisland Travel Quarantine by Mid-June
At a press conference from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu Monday afternoon, Gov. David Ige announced that he would lift the mandatory, 14-day interisland travel quarantine as of June 16.
HPD Arrests Kona Man For Domestic Stabbing Incident
The suspect was charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree, and Abuse of a Family or Household Member.
West Hawai‘i Protest Draws Hundreds Sunday
Nearly everyone lining the highway wore a face mask out of respect for current rules, and the Kailua-Kona protest was entirely peaceful.
