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Hawaiʻi County, several nonprofits respond to help those impacted by downtown Hilo fire

The fire displaced seven residents and resulted in the evacuation of dozens more from nearby buildings, but no fatalities or injuries were reported.

HOPE Services hosts annual lunch for East Hawai‘i residents experiencing homelessness

The event highlighted the HOPE Services Hawai‘i mission to make homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring on Hawai’i Island through a comprehensive, compassionate approach.

Veteran outreach event planned in Hilo next week

Veterans can learn more about the benefits available to them and explore the wide range of services provided through the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System during an event in Hilo on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Bills aimed at protecting vulnerable youth approved by Hawaiʻi Legislature

Puna state Sen. Joy San Buenaventura, chairwoman of the state Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, lauds passage of measures supporting some of state’s most at-risk keiki.

HIHS Shelters Close to Public

Hawai‘i Island Humane Society shelters in Kea‘au, Waimea and Kona are now closed to the public and volunteers in an effort to protect staff and community from the COVID-19 pandemic.

State Takes Steps to Help Hawai‘i Residents amid COVID-19 Pandemic

With the first day of a statewide stay-at-home mandate in the books, Gov. David Ige emphasized the importance of compliance in combatting the coronavirus pandemic.