No positive results in first batch of HCCC inmate COVID-19 tests.
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No positive results in first batch of HCCC inmate COVID-19 tests
Hawaii Community Correctional Center reported Thursday no new COVID-19 cases as testing continues at the Hilo jail and Department of Public Safety facilities throughout the state.
Airport COVID-19 testers ousted
Suspect in deadly vacation rental fight pleads not guilty
A 37-year-old Pittsburgh man charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a fellow visitor from Pittsburgh pleaded not guilty Thursday in Kona Circuit Court.
Global warming’s extreme rains threaten Hawaii’s coral reefs
Nonprofits working together to offer rent, utility assistance to those affected by COVID
State briefs for April 16
Police shoot, kill man who walked into a home
More than 1 million vaccines administered statewide
Hawaii has hit a major vaccination milestone.
Renewal of Maunakea master lease the top priority for new Institute for Astronomy director
Doug Simons said when he assumes his post as director of the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy on Sept. 1, a great deal of his focus will be on the renewal of UH’s master lease for the Maunakea Science Reserve.
DOH reports 15 new COVID-19 cases on Big Island
Fifteen new cases of COVID-19 were reported Wednesday on Hawaii Island, bringing the total number of cases reported since the start of the pandemic to 2,604.
Suspect in manslaughter case posts bail; Fleming slated to enter plea today
A 37-year-old Pittsburgh man charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a fellow visitor from Pittsburgh has posted bail.
Commissioners redo fire chief vote: Kazuo Todd again selected to lead Hawaii Fire Department
County Human Resources director says unions’ sensitivity to economy is ‘refreshing’
Cool conditions expected to persist through Friday
It’s been hot, and it’s been cold.
Hilo man wanted on warrants
Hawaii Island police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating 31-year-old Bronson Isaac Kaleo Lee of Hilo, who has outstanding warrants for his arrest totaling $100,000.
Police seek leads on stolen radio tower batteries
Police are seeking help from the public to recover more than a dozen deep-cycle batteries stolen April 7 from a police/fire/medical radio tower in a remote area of Ka‘u.
Police arrest 22 for DUI
During the week of April 5-11, Hawaii Island police arrested 22 motorists for DUI. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents; none were younger than 21.
State briefs for April 15
Tiger sharks eat whale carcass that drifted ashore
DOH reports 15 new COVID-19 cases on Big Island
Fifteen new cases of COVID-19 were reported today on Hawaii Island, bringing the total number of cases reported since the start of the pandemic to 2,604.
HCCC remains in quarantine; inmate test results pending
No new positive COVID-19 tests were reported Tuesday among inmates or staff at Hawaii Community Correctional Center, which remains in quarantine after an employee recently tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
Mayor, council get down to budget business
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