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Gender-Neutral Option Now Available on State IDs, Driver’s Licenses
A new gender-neutral option is now available for state IDs, driver’s licenses and commercial driver’s licenses effective today, July 1, according to Hawai‘i Department of Transportation.
3 Former HCCC Correctional Officers Indicted For Assaulting an Inmate
Three former correctional officers at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center were indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in assaulting an inmate and attempting to cover up their misconduct.
Pre-Testing Program Plan Moving Forward Despite Rise in COVID-19 Cases
The state is moving forward with developing its plan to test tourists for COVID-19 before coming to Hawaiʻi.
Load Size Restrictions Continue at E. Hawaiʻi Regional Sort Station
East Hawaiʻi Regional Sort Station services are closed to businesses hauling commercially-generated waste larger than five cubic yards through Sept. 30, 2020.
Cargo Containers Removed From Hilo Bay
The Coast Guard said findings will eventually be released as to what events led to the loss of the 21 containers.
DOH Reports 18 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, raising the statewide total to 917.
Two Returning Residents Arrested For Quarantine Violation
A Kaneohe man and a Mililani man are the latest people to be arrested by agents of the Department of the Attorney General Investigations Division for violations.
Transfer Station Closed Tuesday
For future closure information and locations, call the Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division Office at 808-961-8270.
No Injuries Reported After Pāhoa Structure Fire
No injuries were reported after a structure fire in Pāhoa Monday night.
Small Brush Fire Burns Half Acre of Land in Puna
A half-acre of land was scorched after a brush fire in Puna by Nanawale Cove Monday afternoon.
Wailuku Bridge Reopens 24 Hours After Fire
The Wailuku Bridge, also known as the Singing Bridge, remains closed for inspection after a fire Monday night.
3 Recognized for Completing Big Island Veterans Treatment Court Program
The Big Island Veterans Treatment Court team celebrated the graduation of three of its participants, Monday afternoon.
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.
