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Big Island Road Closures, July 18 to July 24

All projects are weather permitting.

Big Island Leads State in Quarantine Arrests

So far,182 people have been arrested by state or county law enforcement officers for violating emergency quarantine rules.

COVID-19 Related Deaths Reach 24 Statewide

The death of an elderly O‘ahu woman, with underlying conditions, on Thursday brings the COVID-19 death toll to 24 statewide.

Public Schools to Resume Extracurricular Programming in August

Extracurricular and co-curricular activities will return to Big Island public schools Aug. 19. 

HPD Seeks Assistance to Identify Suspect

The female suspect is described as being in her mid-20’s.

HPD Officers Recognized for Life-Saving Action Taken During November Fatal Crash

The Haserots were overwhelmed with gratitude as they watched four Hawai‘i police officers receive recognition for their life-saving efforts during a head-on crash that saved their daughter’s life.

HPD Arrests Suspect in Murder Investigation

Big Island police arrested a suspect on Friday in connection with a murder that took place in his driveway Thursday night. 

DOH Reports 23 New Cases of Coronavirus, 1 New Fatality

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, including another fatality.

Retired HPD Detective Turns Himself In Following Grand Jury Indictment

A retired Hawai‘i Police detective awaiting trial on drug theft and conspiracy charges turned himself in following an additional indictment filed accusing him of intimidating witnesses in the case.

COVID-19 Popup Clinic Open to Public on Saturday

A free drive-through screening and testing clinic for COVID-19 will be set up at West Hawai‘i Civic Center.

Big Island Weekend Road Closures, July 17 to July 19

All projects are weather permitting.

State Officials Discuss Quarantine Compliance, Enforcement

State officials are conducting compliance checks on individuals entering the state who are subject to the 14-day quarantine mandate due to COVID-19.

Volcano Watch: Deep Repeating Earthquakes Beneath Maunakea

“Low-frequency earthquakes aren’t unusual at volcanoes, but there’s no other example of this kind of repetition or longevity anywhere in the world. Ultimately, over 1 million earthquakes were found from 1999 to 2018.”

Big Island Ballots for 2020 Primary in the Mail

A postage stamp is not required when mailing ballots back to Elections Division.

Another Teen Runaway Found in Good Health

A second runaway has been reported found in one week.

KCH Announces COVID-19 Testing for Potentially Exposed Family Members, Hospital Visitors

Testing is drive-through only. No walk-ups or bike-ups will be allowed. 

HDOT Selects Passenger Screening Technology for State’s Airports

Thermal temperature screening equipment will be installed at all Hawai‘i’s airports this month at gates currently being used for arriving trans-Pacific flights as a continued effort to stem the spread COVID-19.

No New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on Big Island Thursday

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 statewide on Thursday, raising the total number of confirmed cases across all islands to 1,311 since tracking began in late February. 

Some Services Closed at Pāhoa Transfer Station Thursday

Scrap metal and white goods services are not available Thursday.

Advisory for Kailua Bay Lifted Days after Sewage Spill

The advisory for Kailua bay has been canceled four days after 20,000 gallons of waste leaked into the ocean.
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