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Hilo Woman Arrested for Operating Stolen Car, Bench Warrants
On Thursday afternoon, April 2, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Puna Patrol officers observed a suspicious vehicle parked at a fuel pump in Pāhoa.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Big Island
Police report all roads are open at this time and advise that driving conditions are poor because of occasionally heavy downpours.
Hilo Man Faces Charges After Multiple Property Crimes
There are enhanced penalties for certain offenses. These offenses include, but are not limited to, burglary, theft, criminal property damage and robbery.
DOH Confirms 32 New COVID-19 Cases, Fourth Coronavirus-Related Death
As of Saturday, 19 people had been hospitalized due to the virus, including one new patient overnight. To date, 82 people have been released from isolation, including four in the last 24 hours.
CDC, State Say Cloth Masks Should Be Worn in Public
Masks are primarily considered an infection source control measure, designed to keep sick people from spreading their germs.
Parks & Rec Summer Fun Registration Postponed
Summer fun on the Big Island is in limbo in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police Investigate Suspected Stabbing in Hilo
The victim was transported via ambulance to the Hilo Medical Center Emergency Room, where he later underwent surgery.
Ige Activates National Guard, State Turns Away Aimless Arrivals at Airports
As part of efforts to secure borders and enforce quarantines, Ige called up more than 250 members of the Hawaii National Guard Friday.
Travelers Disembarking at KOA Dwindles
The number of travelers has significantly decreased statewide since Gov. David Ige ordered a 14-day mandatory quarantine on all travelers due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Shots Fired in Keaʻau Car Chase That Results in Two Arrests
HPD detectives have arrested and charged a father and son with several offenses stemming from a traffic-related altercation on Wednesday in Keaʻau.
Coronavirus Cases Surpass 300, Hawai‘i Reports Third Death
Honolulu and Maui saw the biggest spikes, as several pending cases were also attributed to specific islands in the latest DOH report.
Salvation Army Renews ‘Urgent’ Request for Donations
In Hawai‘i, the various island corps for The Salvation Army are seeing similar, staggering increases in requests for food as more residents become unemployed due to economic impacts from the COVID-19 outbreak.
HPD Releases Outstanding Warrants List for April 3, 2020
Hawaii Police Department releases its weekly list of individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Big Island COVID-19 Cases Bump Up to 24
Hawai‘i County sees two more COVID-19 cases as well as two more individuals recovered, county officials reported this morning.
BOE Approves Request to Modify High School Graduation Requirements
The Board of Education (BOE) unanimously voted to approve the Hawaii State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) request to modify high school graduation and commencement requirements for the graduating class of 2020.
Special Master Appointed to Address Concerns of Overcrowded Jails Amid Pandemic
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court has appointed a Special Master in response to the State Office of the Public Defender’s request to release more prisoners.
Scams Expected to Surge With Stimulus Check Distribution
Reports are also swirling about bogus checks. If you receive a “check” in the mail now, it’s a fraud. It will take the Treasury Department a few weeks to distribute the payments.
Big Island Weekend Lane Closures: April 3-5
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend lane closures for April 3-5.
Volcano Watch: HVO Looks to the Past to Better Understand Future Mauna Loa Eruptions
Since 1843, Mauna Loa has erupted 33 times.
