Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Young Brothers Asks For $25 Million in Aid
The interisland shipping company reported losing nearly $8 million through April and projects mounting losses totaling approximately $25 million by the end of the year.
Hawai‘i Reports Zero New Cases of COVID-19 For Third Straight Day
The statewide total of positive cases as of noon Tuesday was 643.
HPD Arrests Man For Second Time During Pandemic
There are enhanced penalties for certain criminal offenses in light of the current COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation declared by Hawaiʻi Governor David Ige.
Hotels Statewide Report Significant Revenue Loss for April
In April, hotels recorded profits of $10.4 million, a 97% drop compared to last year where hotels raked in $344.7 million.
Kamehameha Schools Graduates Hundreds Over the Weekend
Even after 133 years of educating Hawai‘i’s youth, Kamehameha Schools is still making history.
Hawai‘i May See Double-Digit Economic Downturn In 2020
DBEDT projects Hawai‘i’s economic growth will fall by 12.1% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hundreds Congregate at Illegal Beach Party Over Holiday Weekend
Memorial Day crowds nationwide have health professionals fearful of COVID-19 surges across the country in the coming weeks, and Hawai‘i isn’t exempt.
DOH Reports Zero New COVID-19 Cases Overnight
There were 34 active cases in the entire state as of Monday at noon.
Active Cases of COVID-19 on Big Island Declining
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Monday.
Free Small Business Workshops This Week
Local Hawai’i brands selling online can register for free workshops focused on digital marketing and growing e-commerce sales.
‘Library Take Out’ System Launching Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, library patrons can schedule Library Take Out appointment times to pick up their hold item(s) at local libraries.
Veterans Home Holds Ohana Parade in Hilo
It has been roughly two months since members of the home had been able to see their loved ones, and the parade was the facility’s effort to bring them back together.
Hawai‘i County to Reopen Medium Risk Businesses on June 1
These operations must follow applicable CDC, industry and regulatory guidelines related to COVID-19 prior to opening.
DOH Reports One New COVID-19 Case Overnight
Hawai‘i Department of Health officials reported one new case of COVID-19 overnight.
Special Agents Arrest Two For Quarantine Violation
Social media postings again helped lead to the arrests of two men accused of violating the State’s 14-day mandatory traveler quarantine rules.
DOH Issues Guidance to Eateries, Food Markets as State Reopens
Hawai‘i restaurants are gradually reopening after the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic forced establishments to close dine-in services for the past two months.
Medium-Risk Businesses Set to Reopen in Various Counties
Medium-risk businesses and operations are set to reopen in O‘ahu, Maui and Kaua‘i Counties in the coming days.
