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Transfer Station Closures Through May
Residents are encouraged to use the other service providers or hold onto their items until collection at transfer stations resume.
Big Island Man Charged in Mother’s Murder
The charges stem from an incident on Friday morning, May 1, shortly before 9 a.m., when Puna Patrol officers responded to a residence on 15th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Kona Court Self-Help Center to Offer Legal Guidance Free
The Kona Court Self-Help Center will provide legal help to the West Hawai‘i community on a pilot basis on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
State Confirms Only 1 New Coronavirus Case for Second Day in a Row
There are currently 72 people hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while 541 have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
HDOT Updates IDs, Safey Checks and Registrations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Driver’s licenses, instruction permits and state identification cards that expire between March 15 and May 31, 2020, are granted a 90-day waiver.
COVID-19 Rapid Test Instruments Provided to All Counties
A total of 12 Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 rapid test instruments have been distributed to all counties.
Big Island Road and Lane Closures: May 2-8
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for May 2-8.
Keaʻau Man Arrested in Connection to a Reported Murder in HPP
A Keaʻau man was arrested in connection with the death of an elderly woman at a home in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Captain Cook Shooting Victim ID’d as Suspect’s Son
Hawai‘i Police have identified the Captain Cook shooting victim as the suspect’s son, 45-year-old Joshua Bonham.
Honeymooners Violate 14-Day Quarantine
A California couple were taken into custody by special agents from the Department of the Attorney General after violating Hawai‘i’s mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Man Accused of Second-Degree Murder Granted Supervised Release
A man charged with second-degree murder was granted supervised release during his initial appearance in Kona District Court.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: May 1, 2020
Hawai’i Police Department released a portion of its ongoing outstanding warrants list.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Teenaged Girl
Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a teenaged girl, who was reported missing.
One-Way Traffic Pattern Kapiʻolani Street to Continue Through May
Kapiʻolani Street will remain a temporary one-way traffic pattern through May to accommodate free Grab-and-Go student meals at Hilo Union School.
66-year-old Man Charged With Murder in Reported Captain Cook Shooting
A 66-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a Captain Cook man.
Big Island Weekend Lane Closures: May 1-3
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced its weekend road and lane closures for May 1-3.
Feds Send $30 Million in Disaster Relief to Hawai‘i County
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant will be used to repair water delivery systems that were damaged by the eruption.
Voices of the Pandemic: Big Islanders Share Stories of Struggle as Money Dwindles
“I have been out of work since March 17 and have not received a single unemployment check or even a sliver of hope that I’ll ever get one. It’s one of the most frustrating, confusing and unnecessarily stressful processes that I have endured.”
New Coronavirus Cases Emerge in Hawai‘i County After Days of Stable Numbers
Hawai‘i Department of Health reports three new coronavirus cases on the Big Island after three days of unchanging numbers.
Hawai‘i Tourism Plunges Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Any positive gains in Hawai‘i’s tourism industry during the first couple months of 2020 were eliminated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
