Positive COVID Tests At HCCC/Kulani

DPS: 17 Positive COVID Tests Reported at HCCC

The state Department of Public Safety reported 17 positive COVID-19 test results among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo and three positive results among staff at Kulani Correctional Facility in Hilo.
Feb 11, 2022 07:30 am
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Police Close to Getting $2M For East Hawai‘i Animal Shelter

The Hawai‘i County Council agreed to help the Hawai‘i Police Department secure an animal control shelter in Puna to help the department in its new role as animal control officers.
Feb 10, 2022 06:30 pm
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County to Offer Free Bus Fares

The Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday approved the second and final reading of Bill 105, which temporarily suspends fares for all fixed bus routes and paratransit services offered by Hele-On until Dec. 31, 2023.
Feb 10, 2022 04:15 pm
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Kona Airport Flights Delayed After Man Scales Fence Into Restricted Area

More than 1,000 passengers at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport had to be rescreened Wednesday night after a man scaled the wall into a sterile area.
Feb 10, 2022 03:52 pm
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Water Restriction Notice Issued for Laupāhoehoe Water System

Residents and businesses in the Laupāhoehoe area in East Hawai‘i are being asked to reduce their water usage.
Feb 10, 2022 03:47 pm
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Police Ask For Public’s Assistance With Locating Runaway

Police are asking for help from the public with locating a missing Big Island teen.
Feb 10, 2022 03:20 pm
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