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Big Island Weekend Lane Closures: April 24-26
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced various road and lane closures over the weekend.
Federal Funding Coming to Hawai‘i to Support Testing, Contact Tracing
Hawai‘i will receive at least $21.3 million in new federal funding to support the state’s testing capacity for COVID-19 and contact tracing.
Over 200 Acres Burned in North Kohala
More than 200 acres of land has been scorched due to a brush fire in North Kohala.
Community Donates PPE to Hawai‘i Police Department
Donations of personal protective equipment have been given to Hawai‘i Police Department in the wake of an officer testing positive for COVID-19. The PPE will be given to all uniformed officers as they continue to serve the public during this pandemic. “It is always heartwarming to know that our officers are appreciated by members of […]
Hours Altered at Kalapana Transfer Station
The Kalapana Transfer Station will be open one day per week, on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aloha Urgent Care to Start COVID-19 Drive-Through Screening, Testing
Aloha Kona Urgent Care will begin drive-through screening and testing for COVID-19 on Saturday.
Visitors Arrested for Violating 14-Day Quarantine Rule
Newly arrived visitors were arrested Wednesday for violating Gov. David Ige’s 14-day quarantine mandate when found poolside at a Hilo hotel.
4 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
Hawai‘i Department of Health reports four new COVID-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to 596.
KCH Admits First Coronavirus Patient
Kona Community Hospital admitted its first positive case of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Power Outage in Kona Impacting Over 1,300 Customers
Hawaiian Electric is responding to a power outage affecting 1,324 customers from Kahalu‘u Beach Park to Kaleiopapa Road area.
Fire Crews Battle Brush Fire in North Kohala
Fire crews are battling a brush fire in North Kohala that has grown to 60 acres.
Structure Fire Destroys Mountain View Home
No injuries were reported after a Mountain View home was destroyed in a fire Wednesday.
Public Warned of Sheriff Impersonator Scam
The FBI recently put out a warning to the public about an increase in similar online extortion scams during the current stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Two Visitors Who Violated Quarantine Multiple Times Sent Home
Also on Wednesday, Honolulu Police Department officers arrested a California man and a woman in A‘ala Park for violating the emergency rules.
Manpower Shortage, Hacking Compound Problems With Unemployment Claims Processing
Officials Wednesday continued to blame an antiquated computer system for the plodding process of filing for and receiving unemployment insurance in Hawai‘i.
Police Update Lockdown Violations on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s three-week combined total enforcement stands at 232 individual offenses.
DOH Confirms 6 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 on Hawai‘i Island
Hawai‘i reported six new cases of coronavirus overnight, bringing the statewide total to 592.
Big Island Air Receives an F Grade from ‘State of the Air’ Report
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of air pollution on lung health is of heightened concern.
