Ka‘u boy, 5, taken to Hilo Medical Center after apparent near drowning
A 5-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition after an apparent near drowning Wednesday at Kawa Bay in Ka‘u.
DOH reports 23 new cases of COVID-19
State health officials announced 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing Hawaii’s total number of cases to 1,094
Ball python found in Hilo by ambulance crew
A live ball python snake was captured early Monday in Hilo by an American Medical Response ambulance crew.
Man sought on outstanding warrant
Hawaii Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Samuel Baker Sniffen Jr. of Puna.
Pahoa man arrested after disturbance at Hilo Home Depot
A 55-year-old Pahoa man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after police were sent to the Hilo Home Depot store to a report of a disturbance.
Hawaii reports single-day record, 41 additional virus cases
HONOLULU — Hawaii reported 41 additional cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, the most in one day since the pandemic began.
Police arrest 23 for suspected DUI
Hawaii Island police arrested 23 motorists for suspected drunken driving between June 29 and Sunday. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash.
State announces 7 new cases of COVID-19
State officials announced seven new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing Hawaii’s total number of cases to 1,030.
Business briefs: 07-06-20
Mediation center receives $10K donation
DOH reports 24 new cases of COVID-19 as state total hits 999
Twenty-four new cases of COVID-19 were announced Saturday, bringing Hawaii’s total number of cases to 999.
PTA announces training, convoys
Training for the month of July will gradually increase following the Fourth of July holiday, with several hundred soldiers and marines on base at Pohakuloa Training Area, the U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii reports.
COVID-19 death brings state total to 19
State health officials on Friday announced Hawaii’s 19th death from COVID-19 as well as 29 new cases of the novel coronavirus.
M-4.6 earthquake shakes Big Island
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded a magnitude-4.6 earthquake beneath Kilauea Volcano’s south flank at 11:20 p.m. Thursday.
A&E Wrap-Up: July 3, 2020
Choruses combine for virtual sing-along
Drive-through voter registration today, tomorrow in Kona
New Hawaii voters have until Thursday, July 9, to register to vote in the 2020 Primary Election. Registered voters will automatically receive their ballot in the mail starting July 21. Voters should also check that their registration is current, so their ballot is sent to the correct address.
Hawaiian Airlines employees test positive for coronavirus
Eight Hawaiian Airlines employees, who recently attended flight attendant training at the carrier’s Honolulu headquarters, tested positive this week for coronavirus after feeling ill.
DOH reports 20 new cases of COVID-19, including three on the Big Island
State health officials on Thursday announced 20 new cases of COVID-19, including three on Hawaii Island.
Waipio Valley public access closed Friday through Monday
In anticipation of large crowds and gatherings combined with the lack of resources to enforce COVID-19 safe physical distancing practices, the County of Hawaii Department of Public Works is closing Waipio Valley to the public from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Monday.
Advisory canceled for waters near Anaehoomalu Bay
UPDATE: Health officials Thursday afternoon canceled the high bacteria count advisory for Anaehoomalu Bay.