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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.
TMT Donates $100K to The Food Basket
The Food Basket has experienced a greater demand for food assistance than in other disasters, including recent volcanic eruptions and Hurricane Lane, with many first-time recipients looking for help due to being laid off or furloughed.
Kim Institutes Strict Face Mask, Hand Sanitizing Policies on Big Island
The Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 3 stipulates that all businesses shall disallow entry to anyone who refuses to wear a face mask or face coverings.
County Announces North Hawai‘i COVID-19 Testing
Individuals must first undergo a screening to determine if they meet the criteria to be tested. Clinic physicians on site will make the determination regarding testing.
O‘ahu Extends Mandatory Lockdown Through May
The order will be modified to impose fewer restrictions, as Honolulu residents will be expected to keep their distance until June.
Two Visitors Arrested For Violating Quarantine Mandate
Two visitors have been arrested on O‘ahu after repeatedly breaking the state’s mandatory travel quarantine.
FEMA Awards Hawai‘i County Over $60 Million in Funds to Repair Roads
FEMA and the County of Hawai‘i are engaged in additional discussions with the community to determine what other roads will be repaired using these funds.
Hawai‘i Reports Two New COVID-19 Cases, Two Deaths Overnight
Department of Health’s positive COVID-19 case tally of two on Tuesday follows a Monday total of four cases and a Sunday total of six.
Police Seek Mountain View Woman Missing Two Weeks
Police say she may be in the Hilo or Pāhoa areas of the Big Island.
Two Die Overnight From COVID-19, Statewide Death Toll Climbs to 12
Two more people have died in Hawai‘i due to coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 12.
HPD Continues Investigation Into Hit-And-Run That Left a Pedestrian Dead
The renewed request follows a fatal pedestrian traffic investigation where the victim was struck while walking in the area.
HPD Seeks Teen Missing Since Early April
Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer James Steffen of the East Hawai‘i Juvenile Aid Section at 808-961-8810.
State Discusses ‘Soft Reopening’ as Unemployment Funds Dwindle
The point of the loans is to keep employees on the payroll, though it’s unclear how many of the 170,000 potentially impacted have already been laid off and how many businesses won’t be able to afford to keep, even with extra funding.
State Won’t Commit to Ending Quarantine as Scheduled
Despite favorable terms for reopening, the state’s stance continues to be one of caution and pragmatism.
Feds Need More Info or Some Will Receive Lower Impact Payments
Their $1,200 payments will be issued soon and in order to add the $500 per eligible child amount to these payments, the IRS needs the dependent information before the payments are issued.
Hawai‘i Reports Lowest COVID-19 Total in Months
According to Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, the total number of people who have tested positive on the Big Island is 63, one fewer than the state total.
DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest for Sexual Assault
On January 21, 2019, South Hilo patrol officers responded to a report of a sexual assault and theft.
Local, Open-Source Ventilator Project Plans to Build 200 ‘Bridge Ventilators’
The ventilator is made of durable, sterilizable materials and can be produced in Hawai‘i for about $1,200 each. Medical grade ventilators can cost more than $25,000 each.
