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Hawai‘i to Begin Reopening Some Businesses
It’s been 10 days since Hawai‘i reported more than six new cases of COVID-19 in a single day.
Public Tip Leads to Drug Bust Near School
The drugs recovered were broken down into distributable amounts.
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.
Man Arrested For Murder in South Kona
Upon arrival, officers located a 45-year-old male party with an injury consistent with a gunshot.
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.
Kim Explains Motivations Behind His Bid For a Fourth Term for Hawai‘i County Mayor
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim will seek a fourth term, saying he will do it as he’s always done, accepting no more than a $10 donation from any single entity.
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.
DPW Building Division Announces Digital Signature Process
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works (DPW) Building Division announced it is launching a digital signature process.
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.
Hunters Find Human Remains Hanging From Tree in Woods Near Honoka‘a
Hawai‘i County Police are investigating skeletal remains found suspended from a tree in a eucalyptus forest near Honoka‘a Monday afternoon.
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.
Māmalahoa Highway in Waimea One Lane This Week
All motorists, bikers and pedestrians using Māmalahoa Highway from Iokua Place intersection to Pu‘u Nani Drive intersection should expect delays during the week.
