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No New COVID-19 Cases on the Big Island Reported
All but one of the 81 individuals who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 on the Big Island have recovered and been released from quarantine. Hawaii County Civil Defense reports no new cases.
SAT, ACT Test-Optional for UH Admission in Fall Semester 2021
Prospective first-year college students applying to the University of Hawaiʻi for the fall 2021 semester can now do so without submitting SAT or ACT scores.
Kamehameha Schools Graduates Hundreds Over the Weekend
Even after 133 years of educating Hawai‘i’s youth, Kamehameha Schools is still making history.
Hawai‘i May See Double-Digit Economic Downturn In 2020
DBEDT projects Hawai‘i’s economic growth will fall by 12.1% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hundreds Congregate at Illegal Beach Party Over Holiday Weekend
Memorial Day crowds nationwide have health professionals fearful of COVID-19 surges across the country in the coming weeks, and Hawai‘i isn’t exempt.
DOH Reports Zero New COVID-19 Cases Overnight
There were 34 active cases in the entire state as of Monday at noon.
Candidate Filing Deadline for 2020 Election Approaches
Potential candidates for public office in Hawai‘i have a little more than one week to decide if they want to run in the 2020 election cycle.
Active Cases of COVID-19 on Big Island Declining
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Monday.
‘Library Take Out’ System Launching Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, library patrons can schedule Library Take Out appointment times to pick up their hold item(s) at local libraries.
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.
