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Big Island Inmates Sew, Donate Face Masks for Those in Need
Inmates in the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center and Kulani Correctional Facility sewing program made 920 cloth face coverings.
DOH Says No New COVID-19 Cases Statewide Friday, While Hawai‘i County Reports 1 New Case
According to DOH, there are now 642 cases across all of Hawai‘i as five cases were removed from the total count Friday as data mistakes were corrected.
Governor Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff
The President of the United States also proclaims Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace.
HMC Gets Funding For Improvements
Hawai’i’s CIP budget includes $10 million for improvements at Hilo Medical Center.
Traffic Delay Expected Friday in Hilo
Because the traffic lights will not be working, motorists must treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
Arizona Visitor Arrested For Quarantine Violations
Police took Alder into custody at a fast-food restaurant in Laie, after a citizen notified authorities that she was allegedly in violation of emergency rules.
Plans to Lift Interisland Travel Quarantine Underway
Interisland travel is the next monumental item on the state’s coronavirus to-do list.
Waipi‘o Valley Closed to Public Use Over Weekend
The closure and safety measures are due to numerous visitors to the area not conforming to COVID-19 social distancing and exceeding crowd size restrictions.
Kahalu‘u Bay Sees ‘Dramatic Drop’ in Oxybenzone Levels
Laboratory tests confirm that oxybenzone, an active ingredient found in many common sunscreens, is contributing to coral decline.
Family-Owned Gift Shop Closes its Doors for Good
A family-owned gift shop in the Kona Inn Shopping Center is forced to shutter its doors permanently after 33 years.
2 New COVID-19 Cases Crop Up in Hawai‘i County
Two new COVID-19 cases were reported in Hawai‘i County overnight.
BBH Continues Suspension of Traditional Blood Drives
Drives for Blood Bank of Hawai‘i continue to be suspended in an effort to maintain the safety of donors, staff and the state’s blood supply during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawai‘i Jobs Drop by 121,800 Over-the-Month
Seasonally adjusted unemployment for April reached a historic increase with a rate of 22.3%.
Sewer Main Break Causes Wastewater Leak on Waikoloa Beach Drive
No wastewater entered the ocean after a break on a 12-inch diameter sewer pipeline leaked thousands of gallons onto the ground alongside Waikoloa Beach Drive, in the Waikoloa Beach Resort.
Weekly Update: HPD Arrests 4 for Violating Safer-at-Home Order
From May 13-19, Hawaii Police Department arrested four people and cited 11 for violating Gov. David Ige’s safer-at-home order.
Bongo Ben’s to Keep Doors Shut for Good
Bongo Ben’s Island Cafe in Kailua-Kona will not be reopening.
2-6 Tropical Cyclones Predicted for Upcoming Hurricane Season
Two to six tropical cyclones are forecasted for the Central Pacific Hurricane Season 2020, which starts June 1.
HVNP Increases Community Access to Mauna Loa Road
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is increasing community access, following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities.
