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Plans to Lift Interisland Travel Quarantine Underway
Interisland travel is the next monumental item on the state’s coronavirus to-do list.
Waipi‘o Valley Closed to Public Use Over Weekend
The closure and safety measures are due to numerous visitors to the area not conforming to COVID-19 social distancing and exceeding crowd size restrictions.
Kahalu‘u Bay Sees ‘Dramatic Drop’ in Oxybenzone Levels
Laboratory tests confirm that oxybenzone, an active ingredient found in many common sunscreens, is contributing to coral decline.
Family-Owned Gift Shop Closes its Doors for Good
A family-owned gift shop in the Kona Inn Shopping Center is forced to shutter its doors permanently after 33 years.
2 New COVID-19 Cases Crop Up in Hawai‘i County
Two new COVID-19 cases were reported in Hawai‘i County overnight.
BBH Continues Suspension of Traditional Blood Drives
Drives for Blood Bank of Hawai‘i continue to be suspended in an effort to maintain the safety of donors, staff and the state’s blood supply during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawai‘i Jobs Drop by 121,800 Over-the-Month
Seasonally adjusted unemployment for April reached a historic increase with a rate of 22.3%.
Sewer Main Break Causes Wastewater Leak on Waikoloa Beach Drive
No wastewater entered the ocean after a break on a 12-inch diameter sewer pipeline leaked thousands of gallons onto the ground alongside Waikoloa Beach Drive, in the Waikoloa Beach Resort.
Weekly Update: HPD Arrests 4 for Violating Safer-at-Home Order
From May 13-19, Hawaii Police Department arrested four people and cited 11 for violating Gov. David Ige’s safer-at-home order.
Bongo Ben’s to Keep Doors Shut for Good
Bongo Ben’s Island Cafe in Kailua-Kona will not be reopening.
2-6 Tropical Cyclones Predicted for Upcoming Hurricane Season
Two to six tropical cyclones are forecasted for the Central Pacific Hurricane Season 2020, which starts June 1.
HVNP Increases Community Access to Mauna Loa Road
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is increasing community access, following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities.
DOH Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
Two new COVID-19 cases — one in Honolulu County and one in Hawai‘i County — brings the state total of cases to 643, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Canoe Race Postponed to Next Year
The 2020 Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Canoe Race has been postponed until 2021 in the continued effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Google Doodle Honors Bruddah Iz
Google honored one of Hawai‘i’s most beloved musicians in an animated “Google Doodle.”
Police Seek Help Locating Suspect in South Kona Theft
Hawaiʻi Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a female suspect involved in a theft investigation in the Kealakekua/Kainaliu area.
DMV to Open to Public on June 1, 2020
The first phase of the reopening of the Division of Vehicle Registration and Licensing offices will be next month.
Hawai‘i County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Opens Comment Period
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense invites residents and other stakeholders to review and comment on the recently completed draft update to the Hawai‘i County MHMP.
