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Big Island Cancels Fourth of July Celebration in Hilo
West Hawai‘i fireworks displays at Kailua Bay and Queens Bowl in Waikoloa, which are privately organized, were previously canceled.
DOH Reports 4 New Cases of COVID-19 Overnight
A total of 622 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Power Restored to Customers in Honoka‘a Area
Hawaiian Electric is responding to a power outage in Honoka‘a that is impacting approximately 919 customers.
Missing Fisherman Found Submerged in South Kona Waters
A missing fisherman reported missing from the South Kona shoreline by Pu‘uhonua Road was found with no signs of life.
Search Continues for Missing Free Diver Offshore in North Kohala
A search continues after a free diver was reported missing offshore of Mahukona State Park in North Kohala.
UH Releases ‘Cancer at a Glance’ Data
Annually, an average of 7,010 Hawaiʻi residents are newly diagnosed with invasive cancer and 2,347 individuals die of cancer. There are more than 62,000 cancer survivors in the state.
Big Island DEM to Reopen In-Person Services
Operations will be modified to ensure the safety of both customers and employees.
Kamuela Family Fundraising to Fly Ill Father Home to Big Island
The Soares family has located a medical flight company, Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance Services, which works with patients unable to fly home by traditional means.
Police Arrest Three For Quarantine Violations
Police have arrested three more individuals for violation of the state’s quarantine rules.
Mayor to Seek Approval from Governor on Larger Gatherings
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim hopes to get permission to allow larger community gatherings after two months of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH Identifies 6 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
The state of Hawai‘i reported six new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 682.
State to Receive $30.8 Mil for Homeless Services
Hawai‘i is set to receive $30,837,789 in new federal funding to prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic among homeless families and individuals, US Sen. Brian Schatz announced this morning.
HPD Seeks Help Identifying 3 Males Wanted for Questioning
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying three males wanted for questioning in regards to a reported assault on May 31.
Hawai‘i National Bank to Reopen Across the State
Hawai‘i National Bank will reopen all its branches throughout O‘ahu, Maui and the Island of Hawai‘i starting Wednesday.
Bill Requiring COVID-19 Testing Prior to Air Travel Faces Uphill Battle
The Hawai‘i Congressman’s bill would require pre-board COVID-19 testing of all those traveling to the state by airplane.
DLNR Lessens State Parks Restrictions
Overnight lodging for Hawaiʻi Island sites is anticipated to reopen in mid/late June.
Space Still Available for County’s Summer Fun Program
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation still has spaces available its 2020 Summer Fun Program.
