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Police Identify Victim in Big Island Traffic Fatality
Both the driver and passenger of the vehicle were not wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash, police said.
Legislature Allocates $635 Million in CARES Act Funds
Over 34,000 households are expected to receive help from the plan’s $100 million funded rental and housing assistance subsidies.
Victim Identified, Suspect Charged in Pāhoa Murder
Upon officer’s arrival at the home, they located the victim in bed on the ground floor of the residence with apparent traumatic injuries to his head and facial area.
County Construction Code Update Headed to Council
Testimony will be welcome when the bill appears on the Public Works and Mass Transit Committee.
Two New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 11 new cases of the virus Sunday.
Traffic Fatality Reported in Ocean View
This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
Hilo Community Comes Together to Celebrate, Honor 2020 Grads
The nonprofit Hawai’i Rise Foundation partnered with Kamaka Dias and local businesses to hand out 350 “grad packs” on Saturday.
Puna Man Taken into Custody in connection to Murder Investigation
The landlord of a home in Hawaiian Shores has been taken into custody on second-degree murder after reportedly beating one of his tenants with a baseball bat.
4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Pahala Area
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake in the Pahala area was not large enough to trigger a tsunami, officials confirmed Saturday afternoon.
HPD On Scene of an Apparent Homicide at a Pāhoa Home
Hawai‘i Police are investigating an apparent homicide at a Pāhoa residence this morning, authorities confirmed this afternoon.
14 New COVID-19 Cases Identified Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports 14 new COVID-19 cases bringing the statewide total to 803.
Volcano Transfer Station to Use Mobile Bin to Collect Non-HI-5 Glass
The non-HI-5 glass recycling roll-off at Volcano Recycling and Transfer Station has been replaced with a smaller bin, county officials announced on Friday.
DBEDT Online Portal Created to Promote Hawai‘i Businesses
Qualified businesses must have the capability to take and fulfill orders online.
DOH Not Surprised by COVID-19 Spike, Mitigation Efforts in Place
State health officials are not surprised by the spike in COVID-19 cases over the past two days, saying they are seeing what they expected to see.
National Park Cancels Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Previous Hawaiian Cultural Festivals are available virtually.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Wanted Man
Hawaiʻi Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for two outstanding bench warrants and questioning regarding two separate domestic violence incidents.
