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Māmalahoa Highway to Undergo Road-Widening in Waimea
Traffic will be reduced to one alternating lane of travel while crews continue to work on roading widening project to Māmalahoa Highway.
Big Island to Reopen to Most Businesses, Activities by June 1
The Big Island will soon be back in business — for the most part.
Ige Plans to Extend 14-Day Quarantine for Mainland, International Travelers
Gov. David Ige plans to extend the 14-day quarantine for transpacific and international travelers beyond June 30.
DOH Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports three new COVID-19 cases bringing the state total to 647.
DWS Suspension of In-Person Services Extended
The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i has extended the suspension of in-person payment collections and customer service inquiries through June 30.
Efforts Ongoing in Providing Extensions for Expiring Driver’s Licenses
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is working with the Governor’s Office to provide a blanket extension for all driver’s licenses, state identification cards and instruction permits to the end of September to reduce the need for people to gather at driver’s license centers.
Paʻauilo, Waiea Transfer Stations Closed Due to Staff Shortage
The Paʻauilo and Waiea Transfer Stations are closed today due to a shortage of manpower and are scheduled to reopen on May 30.
Kealakehe High to Offer Grab-and-Go Meals Starting June 8
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) Grab-and-Go school meals program will be extended at select meal sites for an extra four days beyond the end of the school year on May 28 and transition to the summer meal program, which runs through July 17.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Teenage Boy
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing.
COVID-19 Testing, Antibody Screening in West Hawai‘i Over Weekend
People who visit the screening clinics will be asked to show a photo ID. Additionally, people are requested to bring their own pens and any health insurance cards they have, although insurance is not required.
HPD Cites 352 Violations of COVID-19 Orders
The Hawaiʻi Police Department over the past week cited five violations of the state’s “Act With Care” mandate, which limits certain activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HPD Looking For Missing Teenager
Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile female who was reported missing.
DLIR Warns Public of Unemployment Scams
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) announced Wednesday that attempts may be made by criminals to file imposter claims in order to receive unemployment benefits.
HPD Reports New Case of COVID-19 on Big Island
A total of 27 active cases of coronavirus remain statewide.
Man Arrested For Sexual Assault of a Minor
On May 25, at 1:06 a.m., South Hilo patrol officers responded to Maile Street on a report of the possible location of a missing minor female.
Unemployment Fraud on Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic
Reports of unemployment fraud have risen sharply as identity thieves look to cash in on COVID-19.
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.
HPD Seeks Missing Pāhoa Woman
Lopez was wearing a black and white romper style outfit when she was last seen.
