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BLNR Rejects West Hawai‘i Aquarium Fishing EIS
Aquarium fishing with fine mesh nets in West Hawai‘i waters will remain shut down, at least for the time being.
Veterans Home Holds Ohana Parade in Hilo
It has been roughly two months since members of the home had been able to see their loved ones, and the parade was the facility’s effort to bring them back together.
Hawai‘i County to Reopen Medium Risk Businesses on June 1
These operations must follow applicable CDC, industry and regulatory guidelines related to COVID-19 prior to opening.
DOH Reports One New COVID-19 Case Overnight
Hawai‘i Department of Health officials reported one new case of COVID-19 overnight.
Special Agents Arrest Two For Quarantine Violation
Social media postings again helped lead to the arrests of two men accused of violating the State’s 14-day mandatory traveler quarantine rules.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures May 23-29
The Hawai‘i Department of Transporation announced road and lane closures for May 23-29.
DOH Issues Guidance to Eateries, Food Markets as State Reopens
Hawai‘i restaurants are gradually reopening after the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic forced establishments to close dine-in services for the past two months.
Special Olympics Cheer for Champions Event Moves Online
For the first time in its 10-year history, Special Olympics Hawai‘i’s annual Cheer for Champions event moves online and will take place over a three-day period due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unpermitted Structure, 2 Cars Damaged in Pāhoa Blaze
No injuries were reported after a fire destroyed an unpermitted structure and damaged two vehicles in the driveway in Nanawale Estates Friday afternoon.
Medium-Risk Businesses Set to Reopen in Various Counties
Medium-risk businesses and operations are set to reopen in O‘ahu, Maui and Kaua‘i Counties in the coming days.
Police Seek the Public’s Help in Finding Missing Woman
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 29-year-old woman, who was reported missing.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Wanted Man
The Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Criminal Investigations Section is seeking the public’s help in locating Jake Branch.
Big Island Inmates Sew, Donate Face Masks for Those in Need
Inmates in the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center and Kulani Correctional Facility sewing program made 920 cloth face coverings.
DOH Says No New COVID-19 Cases Statewide Friday, While Hawai‘i County Reports 1 New Case
According to DOH, there are now 642 cases across all of Hawai‘i as five cases were removed from the total count Friday as data mistakes were corrected.
Governor Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff
The President of the United States also proclaims Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace.
HMC Gets Funding For Improvements
Hawai’i’s CIP budget includes $10 million for improvements at Hilo Medical Center.
Traffic Delay Expected Friday in Hilo
Because the traffic lights will not be working, motorists must treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
Arizona Visitor Arrested For Quarantine Violations
Police took Alder into custody at a fast-food restaurant in Laie, after a citizen notified authorities that she was allegedly in violation of emergency rules.
