Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Police Cite, Arrest 35 For Lockdown, Quarantine Violations
HPD said enforcement is done primarily in cases of non-compliance after verbal warnings or when in conjunction with unrelated calls for service.
Hawai‘i Reports 4 New COVID-19 Cases Overnight
As of Wednesday at noon, 69 people were hospitalized as a result of coronavirus, and 516 people had been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Hawai‘i Gas Extends COVID-19 Payment Plans
Customers who are unable to pay their gas bill will not have their gas service interrupted at least through May 31, 2020.
DOCARE Issues Citations for Illegal Entries at Diamond Head
To clarify state parks are closed, though you can cross through many of them to get to the beach.
Hawai‘i Reports Two New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
There were 88 active cases in the state as of noon Tuesday, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
COVID-19 Testing Scheduled in Na‘alehu Wednesday
A drive-through screening and testing clinic will be offered for one day this week at the Na‘alehu Community Center.
Meat Shortage Coming Nationwide, Tyson Foods Says
Tyson is the largest meat producer in the United States, and it’s far from the only company impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Hawai‘i Florists to Re-Open in Time for Mother’s Day
One narrow corner of Hawai‘i economy will open on May 1, a full 30 days ahead of the current end to Gov. David Ige’s mandatory lockdown period.
DOH Confirms One New Case of Coronavirus, 16th Death Overnight
The statewide total of confirmed COVID-19 cases now stands at 607.
Pāhoa Man Charged With Robbing Grocery Store, Threatens Employees With Coronavirus
Since this incident occurred during the Governor’s Emergency Proclamation, the Robbery offense was enhanced to a class A felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.
New Funding for Small Businesses Available
The funding is expected to become available to financial institutions early next week.
DOH Confirms 15th Coronavirus Death Sunday Night
Hawai‘i reported the 15th death related to coronavirus late Sunday night.
DHHL Offers Emergency Rental Assistance
HHC has approved the establishment of the DHHL COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Hawai‘i Reports Two COVID-19 Cases Overnight, Keeping With Single-Digit Trend
There are currently 68 people hospitalized as a result of coronavirus infection, while 488 have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Local Farms Offer Produce Pickup in Hilo
Hawai‘i Eco and O.K Farms began Community Supported Agriculture box pickup and delivery at the beginning of April.
West Hawai‘i Virtual Town Hall
Questions for the legislators will be taken via Facebook during the event.
Food Drop and Food Drive Info for North Hawai‘i
The Food Basket’s food drops are a healthy box of groceries including fresh local produce.
Hawai‘i Intensifies Screening, Tracking Process to Enforce Travel Quarantine
Arrivals will be submitted to at least one health screening and must confirm their destination by telephone and address, after which they must sign a form acknowledging the travel quarantine and that any violation of it is a criminal offense punishable by law.
Governor Extends Hawai‘i Lockdown Orders Through May 31
Hawai‘i will be staying home for at least another month.
Young Brothers Requests Route Rollback to Big Island, Maui
Young Brothers has requested route adjustments to Hawai‘i and Maui Counties starting May 5, 2020.
