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Help Discount Fabric Warehouse Sew Face Masks for School-Aged Keiki
Discount Fabric Warehouse is working on collecting face masks for school-aged keiki on the Big Island.
Douglas On Track to Approach Hawaiian Islands Near Hurricane Force
Despite its gradual decrease to a Category 3 hurricane, Douglas is still on track to impact the eastern end of the Hawaiian Island chain at hurricane force starting Saturday night.
Waipi‘o Valley Public Access Closed Starting Saturday
Special duty officers and Waipi‘o Valley Rangers will be on-site at the top of the road leading into the valley to ensure that valley access is restricted to local traffic only.
Douglas Barreling Toward Hawai‘i as Category 4 Hurricane
Douglas is now barreling toward the Hawaiian Islands as a Category 4 hurricane, weather reports indicate Thursday afternoon.
Governor Issues Emergency Proclamation in Anticipation of Hurricane Douglas
The proclamation authorizes the expenditure of state funds for the quick and efficient relief of disaster-related damage, losses, and suffering that may result from the storm.
Health Officials Mum on Coronavirus Trigger Points Following Single Day Case Record
Thursday marked Hawai‘i’s worst day in its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, as 55 cases were reported statewide.
Travel Guidelines, Updates During Severe Weather
With over 98% of all imported goods being shipped through Hawai‘i’s ports, all ports will remain open and operational for as long as safely possible ahead of a storm making landfall.
Douglas to Approach Hawaiian Islands Sunday
Douglas is forecasted to approach the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday, experts report.
Hawai‘i Reports Highest Single-Day Total of Coronavirus Cases, 1 New Death
Health Director Dr. Bruce Anderson said social and economic restrictions could return if behaviors don’t change.
More Unions Join HSTA in Opposition to Reopening of Public Schools in August
Combined, the three groups represent all bargaining unit employees on public school campuses.
Douglas Grows to Cat 3 Hurricane; Expected to Weaken
Douglas is churning toward the Hawaiian Islands as a Category 3 hurricane.
Pāpa‘ikou Water Conservation Result of Deep Well Losing Power
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply issued a water conservation order to its Pāpa‘ikou customers Wednesday afternoon.
Judge Rules in Ige’s Favor After Traveler Challenges Quarantine
The Honorable Jill A. Otake denied a motion for a preliminary injunction from a South Carolina traveler who challenged the quarantine.
Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant Dies of COVID-19
A long-time Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant is dead after contracting COVID-19, the company confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
DWS Issues Water Conservation Notice For Pāpa‘ikou
Effectively immediately, the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is asking all of its Pāpa‘ikou customers to conserve water.
Hawai‘i Reports 25th Coronavirus-Related Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, along with the state’s 25th coronavirus-related death.
Douglas Poised to Become Hurricane by Thursday
Tropical Storm Douglas could become a major hurricane on Thursday as it continues its path toward the Hawaiian Islands.
Mayor Kim Clarifies Mask Wearing Requirements
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim issued his 10th Emergency Rule on Coronavirus Wednesday, clarifying mask-wearing requirements on the Big Island.
