#Miloli‘i

COVID-19 Clinic Tests 78 Miloli‘i Residents

Seventy-eight Miloli‘i residents were tested for COVID-19 on Saturday after a reported cluster prompted calls from county and state leaders to lockdown the historic fishing village last week.

Mayor Has No Plans to Close Miloliʻi Fishing Village After Report of COVID-19 Cluster

Mayor Harry Kim will not close the Miloliʻi Fishing Village in South Kona despite requests from Hawai‘i Island’s delegation to do so after reports of a COVID-19 cluster in the area.

Governor Releases Funds for Miloli‘i Center

Gov. David Ige released $200,000 in construction funds for the Miloli‘i Community Enrichment and Historical Center on the Island of Hawai‘i.

High Surf Warning Issued for W-Facing Shores

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for a large NW swell to impact west-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island from Kohala to South Point.

Famous Koa Racing Canoe Malolo to Return to Miloli’i

More than 70 years ago, John D. Kaupiko took the 1928 canoe, built by Kekemu Kawaauhau, to Oahu, where in 1954, it won the Moloka’i Channel race and set a 6:05 record.

Senator Kahele Addresses Residency Issue

At issue is whether Kahele is considered a primary resident in a home in Miloli’i, which is leased through the DLNR.

Big Island Dengue Fever Count up to 210

Hawai’i County Civil Defense was approved a transfer of funds by the Hawai’i County Council this week that will allow for additional support in the Miloli’i community.

Dengue Fever Count Rises by Five

Five cases of dengue fever were reported on Wednesday by the Hawai’i Department of Health, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 207.

Milolii Siren Test Scheduled for Tuesday

As part of an effort to modernize some of the state’s outdoor warning sirens, technicians will work on the siren in Milolii on Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

New Community Centers Planned in South Kona

A longtime South Kona community advocacy group will use federal funding to construct community centers in Miloli‘i and Ho‘okena.