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Hawaii reports first pediatric influenza death of 2024
The Hawaii State Department of Health reported this week that a youth from Oahu died due to an influenza-related condition. Unlike other states, flu activity in Hawaii is observed all year round.
Four Oahu Community Correctional Center inmates indicted in July 2023 inmate death
Attorney General Anne Lopez's office recently disclosed the indictment of Aaron Tuitelapaga, Bronson Tuitelelepaga, Manu Sorenson, and Josiah Palimoomanu on manslaughter charges following the death of inmate Christopher Vaefaga. Manslaughter carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
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53.7 million contract awarded by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for temporary elementary school in Lahaina
By Big Island Times | Nov 7, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $53.7 million contract to an 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization for the construction of a temporary elementary school in Lahaina, as announced in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) news release.
The Nature Conservancy, Hawai‘i and Palmyra and the Kaʻūpūlehu Marine Life Advisory Committee launch coral reef restoration project
By Big Island Times | Nov 2, 2023
The first community-led coral reef restoration project on the Island of Hawaiʻi, Kanu Ko‘a, has been launched by The Nature Conservancy, Hawai‘i and Palmyra (TNC) and the Kaʻūpūlehu Marine Life Advisory Committee (KMLAC). "The Nature Conservancy, Hawai‘i and Palmyra, and the Kaʻūpūlehu Marine Life Advisory Committee launches coral reef restoration project," said TNC. This initiative is a combined effort of Hawaiian culture, local community engagement, and scientific coral restoration techniques to boost the growth and recovery of coral reefs.
Traffic collision on Ali'i Drive leaves Kailua-Kona man in critical condition
By Big Island Times | Oct 17, 2023
According to a news release by Hawaii Police Sergeant Thomas Koyanagi, a Utah man was taken into police custody following a traffic accident that critically injured a 54-year-old Kailua-Kona man.
Mayor Roth: "Hawai'i County officials are monitoring two active brushfires in North and South Kohala"
By Big Island Times Report | Aug 9, 2023
Two brushfires have broken out in North and South Kohala which are being actively monitored by Hawai'i County officials. Several areas of Kohala have been evacuated as a result.
Hawai'i Police Department investigates drowinging 'that occurred near the public beach access at Hokulia in Kailua-Kona'
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 26, 2023
The Hawai'i Police Department (HPD) issued a media release on July 25 on an investigation into the death of a 17-year-old at a beach in Kailua-Kona, according to are release from the HPD. The teen was found unresponsive on the ocean floor, and an autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of the death.
April report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | May 31, 2023
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
March report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | Apr 30, 2023
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
February report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | Mar 31, 2023
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
January report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | Feb 28, 2023
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
Recommendations updated to reduce risk of infant sleeping deaths: 'There are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among US babies each year'
By George Willis | Oct 15, 2022
The American Academy of Pediatrics for the first time since 2016 updated its recommendations to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths.
Hawaii is calling all nurses to fill 'urgent need for additional healthcare staff'
By George Willis | Aug 16, 2022
Governor signs emergency rules allowing out-of-staters to apply
July report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | Aug 1, 2022
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
June report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | Jul 1, 2022
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
May report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | Jun 1, 2022
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
April report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | May 1, 2022
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
March report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | Apr 1, 2022
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
February report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | Mar 1, 2022
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
Capital Improvement Projects
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
Capital Improvement Projects