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Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: April 25-May 1
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced its weekly lane closures for April 25 to May 1.
County Announces Changes to Transfer Station, Recycling Operations
Load restrictions will be enforced at county transfer stations starting next week. Changes are a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Cases Hits 601 Statewide
Hawai‘i Department of Health reports five new COVID-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to 601. One of the new cases was identified on the Big Island.
DOH Reports 2 More COVID-19-Related Deaths
Two more deaths related to COVID-19 have been confirmed, bringing the state’s death toll to 14.
Missing Mountain View Woman Found
A Mountain View woman reported missing by authorities this week has been found.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: April 24
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly outstanding warrants list.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing Teen
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old boy, who was reported missing.
Big Island Weekend Lane Closures: April 24-26
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced various road and lane closures over the weekend.
Federal Funding Coming to Hawai‘i to Support Testing, Contact Tracing
Hawai‘i will receive at least $21.3 million in new federal funding to support the state’s testing capacity for COVID-19 and contact tracing.
Over 200 Acres Burned in North Kohala
More than 200 acres of land has been scorched due to a brush fire in North Kohala.
Community Donates PPE to Hawai‘i Police Department
Donations of personal protective equipment have been given to Hawai‘i Police Department in the wake of an officer testing positive for COVID-19. The PPE will be given to all uniformed officers as they continue to serve the public during this pandemic. “It is always heartwarming to know that our officers are appreciated by members of […]
Hours Altered at Kalapana Transfer Station
The Kalapana Transfer Station will be open one day per week, on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aloha Urgent Care to Start COVID-19 Drive-Through Screening, Testing
Aloha Kona Urgent Care will begin drive-through screening and testing for COVID-19 on Saturday.
Visitors Arrested for Violating 14-Day Quarantine Rule
Newly arrived visitors were arrested Wednesday for violating Gov. David Ige’s 14-day quarantine mandate when found poolside at a Hilo hotel.
4 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
Hawai‘i Department of Health reports four new COVID-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to 596.
KCH Admits First Coronavirus Patient
Kona Community Hospital admitted its first positive case of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Power Outage in Kona Impacting Over 1,300 Customers
Hawaiian Electric is responding to a power outage affecting 1,324 customers from Kahalu‘u Beach Park to Kaleiopapa Road area.
Fire Crews Battle Brush Fire in North Kohala
Fire crews are battling a brush fire in North Kohala that has grown to 60 acres.
Structure Fire Destroys Mountain View Home
No injuries were reported after a Mountain View home was destroyed in a fire Wednesday.
