News
Bill Requiring COVID-19 Testing Prior to Air Travel Faces Uphill Battle
The Hawai‘i Congressman’s bill would require pre-board COVID-19 testing of all those traveling to the state by airplane.
DLNR Lessens State Parks Restrictions
Overnight lodging for Hawaiʻi Island sites is anticipated to reopen in mid/late June.
Space Still Available for County’s Summer Fun Program
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation still has spaces available its 2020 Summer Fun Program.
Scammers Stealing More Than Economic Impact Payments
Other scams purport to sell large quantities of medical supplies through the creation of fake shops, websites, social media accounts and email addresses where the criminal fails to deliver promised supplies after receiving funds.
DOH Reports 1 New Case of COVID-19 Overnight
The Hawaii Department of Health reported one new case of COVID-19 overnight, bringing the statewide total to 676.
Applicants Sought for Judiciary’s Disciplinary Board
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court is seeking both attorney and non-attorney applicants to fill six positions on the Disciplinary Board. Applicants from all islands are invited to apply.
100 People Marched through Kailua-Kona in Solidarity of ‘Black Lives Matter’
At least 100 people marched through Kailua-Kona Sunday afternoon in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
No Injuries Reported After Sailboat Ran Aground in Kailua Bay
No injuries were reported after a 38-foot long Catalina sailboat ran aground offshore of Kona Inn in Kailua Bay.
No Injuries Reported after Honoka‘a Home Damaged in Fire
No injuries were reported after a Honokaa home was heavily damaged in a fire Sunday morning.
UH to Begin Training COVID-19 Contact Tracers
The University of Hawaiʻi System-Hawaiʻi State Department of Health kicks off its Contact Tracing Training Program on Monday.
DOH Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports two new COVID-19 cases as of Sunday afternoon, bringing the statewide total to 675.
Boys & Girls Club Big Island Delivers Hot Meals Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Organizations and community members across the county have pulled together during this COVID-19 crisis to ensure no family or child goes hungry.
Public Libraries to Expand Services
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System is expanding its “Library Take-Out Menu” starting on Monday.
Home Healthcare Presents New Challenges in Era of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the professional lives of nurses everywhere, including those who work outside of traditional hospital settings.
DOH Reports Nine New COVID-19 Cases For Second Straight Day
A total of 616 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Big Island Road and Lane Closures
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Woman Pleads for Return of Stolen Urn Holding Brother’s Remains
Rachel Velez and her family felt the loss of Thomas Ballesteros Jr. again after an urn holding his ashes was discovered stolen from his daughter’s home in Kurtistown on Thursday.
