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HPD Called to County Council to Discuss Reports of Missing Keiki
These missing keiki reports have captured the attention of Hawai‘i County Councilman Matt Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder, who has requested Hawai‘i Police Department appear before the council this week to address the issue.
Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program Launched
The application period for the Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program is now open.
Civil Rights Law Protects LGBTQ Workplace Rights, Supreme Court Rules
The ruling will extend protections to millions of American workers.
DHHL to Reopen Big Island Offices
DHHL closed its doors on March 17 as the state faced the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HVNP to Reopen Roads, Trails and Overlooks
Visitors are urged to recreate responsibly by planning their visit in advance and acting with care while in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Kona Woman Arrested For Attempted Murder After Fleeing Scene of Crash
Upon arrival, officers located the moped occupants, a male and female party, with serious injuries. Both were taken to Kona Community Hospital and have since been transferred to Queen’s Medical Center.
Woman Missing in Wake of Pahala Blaze
The property, valued at $375,000, is considered a total loss. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Big Island Reports First New COVID-19 Case in Weeks
The news of the positive test result comes as case counts on O‘ahu hit double-digits on consecutive days, with the Saturday total of 17 new positive cases representing the highest single-day increase statewide in roughly two months.
Ali‘i Drive Culvert Replacement Drives Traffic Changes
The existing double-cell culvert bridging the Waiaha Drainageway on Ali‘i Drive, adjacent to the Kona Tiki Hotel, is being demolished.
Search Underway For Missing Big Island Fisherman
The missing fisherman was reportedly camping with seven friends and left his campsite to fish after the rest of the party turned in Friday evening. His absence was noted early Saturday morning.
Volunteers Construct 19 Emergency Homeless Units in Single Day
Na Lamakū, located in Kona, will serve as an emergency shelter living space, complete with wraparound services, for up to 30 adult homeless individuals looking to take the first step toward self-sufficiency.
Teenage Activist Organizes, Helps Lead BLM Protest in Kona
A Big Island teenager is moving to take control of his future before anyone can step in to take it from him.
DOFAW to Begin Issuing Hunting Licenses, Stamps
The hunting season runs from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021.
Police Investigate Crash Involving Vehicle, Moped
Police officers on the scene said an incident occurred involving one vehicle and one moped.
Hawai‘i Reports Double-Digit Coronavirus Cases For Second Straight Day
The statewide total of coronavirus cases now stands at 723.
County Constructs Homeless Shelter at Old Airport
The shelters are expected to remain on-site through the end of the year, and by then a more permanent facility will be ready on Kealakehe Parkway.
HFD’s Search for Free-diver Along N. Kohala Coast Nears End
For the past four days, Hawai‘i Fire Department has searched the North Kohala coast in hopes of finding Malcolm Davis who disappeared while freediving on June 9.
Big Island Road Closures: June 13-19
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for the week of June 13-15.
Short-Term Vacation Rentals Allowed to Operate Starting Next Week
Short-term vacation rentals will be allowed to operate starting on June 15.
