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Premier Medical Group to Host 2 COVID-19 Popup Clinics Next Week
Premier Medical Group, with the support of Hawai‘i County, Hope Services and the Hawai‘i National Guard, will be offering two free COVID-19 drive-through screening and testing clinics next week.
Big Island Road Closures: May 16-22
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for the week of May 16-22.
Hawai‘i County Set to Receive $80 Mil in Federal Funds
More than $80 million from the federal CARES Act funds have been earmarked to Hawai‘i County, state leaders confirmed Friday afternoon.
Greenwaste Service for Kealakehe Transfer Station Reopening
Greenwaste service for residential users will be available at the Kealakehe Transfer Station Saturday.
Hawai‘i County Fair Canceled Due to COVID-19
The Hawai‘i County Fair has been canceled due to gathering restrictions and social distancing guidelines in place to stem the spread of COVID-19.
1 New COVID-19 Case Found on Hawai‘i Island
One new COVID-19 case has been confirmed on Hawai‘i Island, pushing statewide numbers to 638.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating UEV Suspect
Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a male who broke into a vehicle and stole a purse in the downtown Hilo area.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: May 15, 2020
Hawai‘i Police Department released a portion of its outstanding warrants list.
Police Seek Help Finding 2 Missing Teenagers
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating two missing teenaged boys.
Big Island Weekend Road Closures: May 15-17
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for the weekend of May 15-17.
COVID-19 Popup Clinics Ongoing as Economy Slowly Reopens
Health care workers will continue to provide drive-through COVID-19 screening and testing throughout the Big Island as the state begins to reopen for business.
Ige Looking at Extending Safer-at-Home Order
Gov. David announced he was looking at extending the safer-at-home mandate until June 30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic during his Facebook live Thursday afternoon.
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff of Peace Officers Memorial Day
Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag be flown at half-staff on Friday, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Hawai‘i Reports Zero New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reported Thursday morning that the Big Island’s case count remains at 75, with no active cases of coronavirus currently identified anywhere in the county.
IRONMAN Postpones World Championship Until February
For the first time in years, Kailua-Kona won’t host the IRONMAN World Championship in October.
Approval of Funding for Upcoming CIP Projects Moves to Full Senate
The Senate Ways and Means Committee agreed on the Capital Improvement Project budget for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 totaling more than $5.1 billion.
Public Input Sought for HVNP’s Disaster Recovery Project
Officials are seeking public input regarding a disaster recovery project following the 2018 Kīlauea eruption and summit collapse.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Pāhoa Woman
Police seek the public’s help in locating a Pāhoa woman who was reported missing on May 13.
