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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.
Volcano Watch: HVO assists CSAV with International Training
“Because HVO has over 100 years of volcano monitoring experience, scientists from volcano observatories around the world are eager to visit and learn from HVO and our active volcanoes.”
Hilo Municipal Golf Course to Reopen
The golf course will be open seven days a week with tee times available starting at 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. at 12-minute intervals.
DOH Reports 1 New Coronavirus Case Overnight
Hawai‘i Department of Health officials reported one new case of coronavirus overnight, raising the statewide total to 632.
Habitat for Humanity Hawai‘i Island ReStores to open Tuesday
All shoppers are to wear a mask while in the store or dropping off donations. Social distancing will be implemented.
New Federal Rental Assistance Bill Introduced
New federal legislation has been introduced to provide rental aid to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOCARE Officer Remembers Sacred Falls Tragedy
DOCARE Officer Fagota Tataipu Jr. recounted the Mother’s Day 1999 Sacred Falls incident that cost eight people their lives and led to several more injuries.
Foodland Launches Matching Food Donation Program
Foodland has partnered with The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands to launch “Meals of Aloha,” a matching gifts program to help those in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Hawai‘i Reports 3 New Coronavirus Cases
Hawai‘i Department of Health officials are reporting three new cases of COVID-19 overnight, raising the statewide total to 631.
OHA Approves $3 Million in Aid For Native Hawaiians Suffering Amid Pandemic
The OHA Board of Trustees today announced the approval of a $3-million emergency relief package to help individual beneficiaries as well as Native Hawaiian communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic crisis.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: May 9-15
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced a list of road and lane closures for May 9-15.
Funding Available to Assist Hawai‘i’s Fishing Industry Impacted by COVID-19
More than $4.3 million has been made available to Hawai‘i’s fishing and aquaculture industry impacted by COVID-19.
Puna Water Conservation Notice Canceled
The water conservation notice for all Kalapana customers is canceled, effective immediately.
Hilo Traffic Stop Leads to Firearms, Drugs Arrest
A traffic stop in Hilo led to the arrest of a Pepe‘ekeo man, who was later charged with drug and firearms offenses.
Salvation Army and Partners to Provide Food Boxes for Mother’s Day
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands is hosting an emergency food drive-through on O‘ahu Maui and the Big Island for Mother’s Day.
HPD Warns About Internet Scams Involving Political Candidate Websites
Hawaiʻi Police Department is warning the public about possible internet scams involving political candidate websites.
More Than $140 Mil Paid Out in Unemployment This Past Week
More than $140.3 million has been paid out to Hawaii residents in unemployment benefits this past week, officials reported Friday.
Hawai‘i Sees Zero New COVID-19 Cases Today
Hawai‘i Department of Health reports zero COVID-19 cases for the first time since March.
HPD Asks For Help to Identify Suspect in Terroristic Threatening Case
Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a male suspect in an ongoing terroristic threatening investigation stemming from an incident in Honoka‘a on April 30.
Kea‘au Fire Station to Temporarily Shut Down for Repairs
Repairs to the Kea‘au Fire Station will force the facility to temporarily shut down starting this afternoon.
