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County law enforcement officials have said no prisoner convicted of domestic violence, sexual assault, burglary or robbery will be released from custody. 

The news about fewer reported cases came alongside an update from Lt. Gov. Josh Green that coronavirus-related hospitalizations statewide are at 56. DOH’s daily update indicated that the number was only 26. 

Shortly after the call was made, an officer located the responsible vehicle, which was parked on the roadway shoulder in the area of Highway 270 and the 21.5 mile-marker.

A total of 26 people have been hospitalized statewide as a result of COVID-19 infection. To date, 89 people have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. 

According to DOH, the individual was an older male resident with underlying health conditions.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended people avoid grocery stores and pharmacies as much as possible over the next two weeks, as the virus is expected to surge toward its peak nationally during that time. 

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The scholarships are offered for students pursuing a career in journalism or related fields. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2020.

Hundreds of potential patients across Hawai‘i are asking how they can become certified to purchase medicinal marijuana while the state rests under the cloud of the coronavirus pandemic. The answer is — they can’t. 

A couple in Hilo is putting together free meals and making free facemasks for anyone in need throughout the community.

On Saturday, 683 people arrived in Hawai‘i, up by 55 from Friday arrivals.

A total of 21 people statewide have required hospitalization due to coronavirus infection. Four people have died. 

It will apply for all dates of service (admissions) from April 1 through May 31, 2020, unless superseded by government action or extended by Kaiser Permanente.

Unlimited viewing of Kanopy films and series is available to all HSPLS library patrons until April 30, 2020.

On Thursday afternoon, April 2, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Puna Patrol officers observed a suspicious vehicle parked at a fuel pump in Pāhoa.

Police report all roads are open at this time and advise that driving conditions are poor because of occasionally heavy downpours.

There are enhanced penalties for certain offenses. These offenses include, but are not limited to, burglary, theft, criminal property damage and robbery. 

As of Saturday, 19 people had been hospitalized due to the virus, including one new patient overnight. To date, 82 people have been released from isolation, including four in the last 24 hours.  

Masks are primarily considered an infection source control measure, designed to keep sick people from spreading their germs.

Summer fun on the Big Island is in limbo in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.