Hawai‘i to Receive $50 Million for Contact Tracing of COVID-19
Hawai‘i will receive $50 million in new federal funding to expand COVID-19 contact tracing and testing.
HPD Honors Fallen Heroes During National Police Week
Hawai‘i County Police Chief Paul Ferreira and his upper command staff held a private ceremony Monday morning at the “Ka Malu Aloha” police memorial wall located in Hilo.
Flyovers Scheduled to Honor Hawai‘i’s Healthcare Workers
The flyovers will aim to fly above most of Hawaii’s large hospitals and major metropolitan areas in a salute to all frontline workers battling COVID-19, as well as those staying at home to “flatten the curve of transmission” of the virus.
Big Island Antibody and Standard COVID-19 Weekly Testing Schedule
Standard COVID-19 testing and screening will also available in Pāhoa, Waimea and North Kohala this week.
HPD Seeks Armed Robbery Suspect
Costa has no known permanent address but is known to frequent the Pāhoa area.
Big Island Reuse and HI-5 Certified Redemption Centers to Reopen
Some Hawai‘i County recycling programs are set to reopen soon.
Big Island Clear of Active COVID-19 Cases
The first active case reported on the Big Island came on March 16.
Thieves Rob HFD Water Rescue of $30,000 in Equipment
A locked storage shed at Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park was robbed early Monday morning.
Green Announces ‘Travel With Aloha’ Program
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green on Monday announced his “Travel With Aloha” initiative, which proposes all those who want to travel to Hawai‘i receive a rapid turnaround test for COVID-19.
Ample, Highly Accurate Antibody Tests to go Widescale Inside the Month
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green said Monday he believes widescale antibody testing surveys will be underway across all islands inside of the month.
Hawai‘i Reports Two New Cases of COVID-19
As of noon Monday, 561 people have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Pa’auilo Transfer Station Closed Monday
Due to a shortage of manpower, the Pa’auilo Transfer Station is closed Monday.
Japanese Community Association Offers Scholarship Program
The Japanese Community Association of Hawai‘i is offering a scholarship program that supports students pursuing Japanese Studies.
HFD Rescues Injured Hiker From Waipio Valley Despite Darkness
It was the second time over the weekend HFD conducted a helicopter rescue for a hiker disobeying Hawai‘i’s mandatory stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HFD Rescues Ill Hiker
The Hawai‘i Fire Department on Sunday rescued a hiker who fell ill in the wilderness.
Hilo Court Self-Help Center Offering Free Legal Advice
Established in 1950 with 10 offices statewide, the Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i is a nonprofit, public interest law firm dedicated to increasing access to justice for the state’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
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