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CVS Health Donates $20K to Hawai‘i Salvation Army

The grant is part of more than $1 million CVS Health and its foundations have given to address food insecurity and other community needs in response to the challenges presented by the pandemic.

High Surf Advisory in Effect For Big Island

All beaches remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and should only be used as access to the ocean.

Hawai‘i Water Service Offers Assistance During Pandemic

Hawai‘i Water serves about 4,800 service connections in the communities of Ka’anapali, Pukalani, Waikoloa, North Kona Coast and the Kohala Coast on Hawai‘i Island and Maui.

Air Travel Arrivals Down Sharply at KOA

Total statewide arrivals stayed below 500 on both Friday and Saturday, a reduction of more than 98% year-over-year on corresponding dates in 2019. 

Hawai‘i Confirms 10th Death Related to Coronavirus

Outside of Big Island cases, almost all of which are related to the cluster connected with multiple McDonald’s restaurant locations in Kailua-Kona, the state has only reported 10 new cases over the weekend. 

One Dead, Two Injured in West Hawai‘i Crash

Two unnamed individuals were taken to Kona Community Hospital for medical care, one of whom was later flown O‘ahu for further treatment.

Big Island COVID-19 Cases Surpass 60 Sunday

Hawai‘i County Civil Defense confirmed another two positive cases of coronavirus overnight, bringing the Big Island tally to 61.

Hilo AYSO Misses Spring Season, Looks Ahead to Fall

Hilo AYSO’s 2019 fall season saw 75 teams take the field every week for Hilo AYSO’s core program, with kids from ages 4 to 14 competing in a safe environment.

Volcano Watch: April 1980 was a Month to Remember at Mount St. Helens

Forty years ago, no scientists in the USGS and academia were adept at monitoring all types of active volcanoes.

Big Island Builds 32 Emergency Shelters in NAS Pool Parking Lot

Project participants will have access to the restrooms and showers at the NAS Pool, which is currently closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

No McDonald’s Customers Infected With COVID-19 in Overnight Spike, Mayor Says

The spike in positive results brought the Hawai‘i County coronavirus case total up from 42 to 59, according to Civil Defense.

Big Island COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket Overnight

The number of positive COVID-19 cases on Hawai‘i Island skyrocketed overnight, jumping from 42 to 59. The increase of 17 cases, by far the largest on the Big Island since testing began on Feb. 28, is connected to the McDonald’s case cluster in Kailua-Kona, according to Hawai‘i County Civil Defense. Calls to the county were […]

Hawai‘i Court Dates Pushed Back Months Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald on Friday ordered that trials in civil, criminal and family courts be postponed to a date after May 29, 2020, or the termination of Gov. David Ige’s state of emergency, whichever is sooner.

Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: April 18-24

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation listed its weekly road and lane closures for April 18-24.

Hilo Man in Critical Condition Following Bayfront Assault

Detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigation Section are continuing the investigation, which is classified as first-degree assault and first-degree robbery. 

Cloth Face Masks Now Required When Entering an Essential Business

A new mandate from the governor now requires all individuals to wear cloth face masks while outside or in an essential business.

Kim to Make County Parks Available for Ocean Access, Other Essential Functions

Park facilities that are not listed in the Rule remain closed, and reservations for these parks and recreational facilities are canceled through April 30.

Ige Issues Eviction Moratorium, Enhances Social Distancing Requirements in 5th Emergency Proclamation

All state beaches in Hawai‘i are closed and recreational boating, hiking and fishing outings are restricted to groups of no more than two people unless the group is from the same residential family.

Governor Closes Beaches in Continued Effort to Push Social Distancing

Gov. David Ige has announced that all beaches in the state are now closed in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 and promote social distancing.

COVID-19 Cases Surpass 550 in Hawai‘i Friday

A total of 48 people are currently hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while the death toll stands at nine.
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