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DWS Suspension of In-Person Services Extended
The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i has extended the suspension of in-person payment collections and customer service inquiries through June 30.
Efforts Ongoing in Providing Extensions for Expiring Driver’s Licenses
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is working with the Governor’s Office to provide a blanket extension for all driver’s licenses, state identification cards and instruction permits to the end of September to reduce the need for people to gather at driver’s license centers.
Paʻauilo, Waiea Transfer Stations Closed Due to Staff Shortage
The Paʻauilo and Waiea Transfer Stations are closed today due to a shortage of manpower and are scheduled to reopen on May 30.
Kealakehe High to Offer Grab-and-Go Meals Starting June 8
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) Grab-and-Go school meals program will be extended at select meal sites for an extra four days beyond the end of the school year on May 28 and transition to the summer meal program, which runs through July 17.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Teenage Boy
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing.
COVID-19 Testing, Antibody Screening in West Hawai‘i Over Weekend
People who visit the screening clinics will be asked to show a photo ID. Additionally, people are requested to bring their own pens and any health insurance cards they have, although insurance is not required.
HPD Cites 352 Violations of COVID-19 Orders
The Hawaiʻi Police Department over the past week cited five violations of the state’s “Act With Care” mandate, which limits certain activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HPD Looking For Missing Teenager
Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile female who was reported missing.
DLIR Warns Public of Unemployment Scams
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) announced Wednesday that attempts may be made by criminals to file imposter claims in order to receive unemployment benefits.
HPD Reports New Case of COVID-19 on Big Island
A total of 27 active cases of coronavirus remain statewide.
Man Arrested For Sexual Assault of a Minor
On May 25, at 1:06 a.m., South Hilo patrol officers responded to Maile Street on a report of the possible location of a missing minor female.
Unemployment Fraud on Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic
Reports of unemployment fraud have risen sharply as identity thieves look to cash in on COVID-19.
Young Brothers Asks For $25 Million in Aid
The interisland shipping company reported losing nearly $8 million through April and projects mounting losses totaling approximately $25 million by the end of the year.
HPD Seeks Missing Pāhoa Woman
Lopez was wearing a black and white romper style outfit when she was last seen.
Shared Ride Coupons Expiration Dates Extended
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the county’s Shared Ride users have been unable to use their Shared Ride Taxi Coupons within the timeframe allowed.
Hawai‘i Reports Zero New Cases of COVID-19 For Third Straight Day
The statewide total of positive cases as of noon Tuesday was 643.
HPD Arrests Man For Second Time During Pandemic
There are enhanced penalties for certain criminal offenses in light of the current COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation declared by Hawaiʻi Governor David Ige.
Hotels Statewide Report Significant Revenue Loss for April
In April, hotels recorded profits of $10.4 million, a 97% drop compared to last year where hotels raked in $344.7 million.
