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US District Courts in Hawai‘i Suspend Jury Trials
The previous suspension of court proceedings in different parts of the country have prompted attorneys for some defendants to call for their releases, saying the postponements violate their clients’ rights to speedy trials.
3 HIDOE Schools Connected to Positive COVID-19 Case
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) was made aware Monday of a COVID-19 case involving a contracted service provider who visited three O‘ahu campuses.
Hawai‘i Passenger Arrivals by Air for Aug. 23
Approximately 1,854 people arrived in Hawaii on Sunday, according to Hawai‘i Tourism Authority this afternoon.
State Seeks Lessees For Two Banyan Drive Area Properties
The department is hoping to receive proposals that will promote the continued revitalization of Banyan Drive and help re-establish East Hawai‘i as a travel destination.
Water Line Repair Scheduled at Hilo Transfer Station
The repair of a water line at the Hilo Transfer Station is scheduled this Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m.
One-Way Traffic Pattern Suspended on Waiānuenue Ave.
The one-way traffic pattern along a portion of Waiānuenue Avenue will be suspended for the foreseeable future during the scheduled “distance learning” period of area schools.
DOH Reports 169 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 169 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the statewide total to 6,769 since DOH began tracking the pandemic in late February.
County Officials Urge Residents to Complete 2020 US Census
Hawai‘i County officials urge residents to participate in the 2020 US Census.
Youth Admitted to Juvenile Detention on O‘ahu Tests Positive for COVID-19
An asymptomatic juvenile recently admitted to the Hale Ho‘omalu Juvenile Detention Facility has tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawai‘i State Judiciary confirmed Sunday.
Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union Staff Spend Statehood Day Volunteering
Banks and credit unions were shuttered this past Friday in honor of Statehood Day, except for Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union.
Free La‘I‘ōpua 2020 Meal Bundle This Week
Those interested can pick up a beef-mushroom stew that feeds 6 to 8 people.
Active Coronavirus Cases Approach 50 on Big Island
There were 12 new cases of coronavirus reported on the island Sunday.
New COVID-19 Cases at OCCC Taper Off, Officials Say
Inmates diagnosed with COVID-19 at O‘ahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) have significantly decreased since the cluster was identified earlier this month.
Pandemic Forces Halt on Neighbor-Island Blood Drives Impacting State Supply
BBH is currently exploring ways to safely visit donors on Maui and Hawai‘i Island. Once plans are finalized and they have county leadership approval, they will make those announcements.
DOH Reports 284 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 New Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 284 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, pushing the statewide total to 6,356.
2 More OCCC Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
Two additional O‘ahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) inmates tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the cumulative total in the facility to 241.
More Than 1K Pounds of Marine Debris Removed From West Hawai‘i Coast
More than 1,200 pounds of marine debris was removed off West Hawai‘i’s Coast last week.
HPD Releases Portion of Wanted List
Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list call the department’s non-emergency line.
7 Individuals Hospitalized at HMC for COVID-19
Hilo Medical Center admitted its first COVID-19 patients this week, two of which are in the Intensive Care Unit.
