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Letter to the Editor: Teacher Pay Cuts
“Recently, the State of Hawai‘i announced to the Department of Education that teachers should be prepared for a 20% pay cut.”
DOH Confirms 15th Coronavirus Death Sunday Night
Hawai‘i reported the 15th death related to coronavirus late Sunday night.
County Extends Validity of Rideshare Coupons
Hawai‘i County has extended the validity of rideshare taxi coupons set to expire on April 30.
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.
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.
New Hawai‘i Coronavirus Cases Remain Low
The Department of Health reported three new coronavirus cases overnight.
COVID-19 Screening, Testing to Take Place in North Kohala
Premier Medical Group Hawai‘i will be hosting a COVID-19 drive-through screening and testing in North Kohala today.
Man Facing Burglary Charges Amid Pandemic Granted Supervised Release
A man arrested and charged with burglarizing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic is out of jail.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: April 25-May 1
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced its weekly lane closures for April 25 to May 1.
County Announces Changes to Transfer Station, Recycling Operations
Load restrictions will be enforced at county transfer stations starting next week. Changes are a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Cases Hits 601 Statewide
Hawai‘i Department of Health reports five new COVID-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to 601. One of the new cases was identified on the Big Island.
DOH Reports 2 More COVID-19-Related Deaths
Two more deaths related to COVID-19 have been confirmed, bringing the state’s death toll to 14.
Missing Mountain View Woman Found
A Mountain View woman reported missing by authorities this week has been found.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: April 24
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly outstanding warrants list.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing Teen
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old boy, who was reported missing.
