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Big Island COVID-19 Cases Surpass 60 Sunday
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense confirmed another two positive cases of coronavirus overnight, bringing the Big Island tally to 61.
Hilo AYSO Misses Spring Season, Looks Ahead to Fall
Hilo AYSO’s 2019 fall season saw 75 teams take the field every week for Hilo AYSO’s core program, with kids from ages 4 to 14 competing in a safe environment.
Volcano Watch: April 1980 was a Month to Remember at Mount St. Helens
Forty years ago, no scientists in the USGS and academia were adept at monitoring all types of active volcanoes.
Big Island Builds 32 Emergency Shelters in NAS Pool Parking Lot
Project participants will have access to the restrooms and showers at the NAS Pool, which is currently closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
No McDonald’s Customers Infected With COVID-19 in Overnight Spike, Mayor Says
The spike in positive results brought the Hawai‘i County coronavirus case total up from 42 to 59, according to Civil Defense.
Big Island COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket Overnight
The number of positive COVID-19 cases on Hawai‘i Island skyrocketed overnight, jumping from 42 to 59. The increase of 17 cases, by far the largest on the Big Island since testing began on Feb. 28, is connected to the McDonald’s case cluster in Kailua-Kona, according to Hawai‘i County Civil Defense. Calls to the county were […]
Hawai‘i Court Dates Pushed Back Months Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald on Friday ordered that trials in civil, criminal and family courts be postponed to a date after May 29, 2020, or the termination of Gov. David Ige’s state of emergency, whichever is sooner.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: April 18-24
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation listed its weekly road and lane closures for April 18-24.
Hilo Man in Critical Condition Following Bayfront Assault
Detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigation Section are continuing the investigation, which is classified as first-degree assault and first-degree robbery.
Cloth Face Masks Now Required When Entering an Essential Business
A new mandate from the governor now requires all individuals to wear cloth face masks while outside or in an essential business.
Kim to Make County Parks Available for Ocean Access, Other Essential Functions
Park facilities that are not listed in the Rule remain closed, and reservations for these parks and recreational facilities are canceled through April 30.
Ige Issues Eviction Moratorium, Enhances Social Distancing Requirements in 5th Emergency Proclamation
All state beaches in Hawai‘i are closed and recreational boating, hiking and fishing outings are restricted to groups of no more than two people unless the group is from the same residential family.
Governor Closes Beaches in Continued Effort to Push Social Distancing
Gov. David Ige has announced that all beaches in the state are now closed in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 and promote social distancing.
COVID-19 Cases Surpass 550 in Hawai‘i Friday
A total of 48 people are currently hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while the death toll stands at nine.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: April 17, 2020
Hawai’i Police Department releases its weekly outstanding warrants list.
Slight Uptick in COVID-19 Cases on Big Island Connected to Cluster
A hike of COVID-19 cases has been reported on Hawai‘i Island, bringing the number of positive cases to 42, according Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency Friday morning.
Big Island Weekend Lane Closures: April 17-19
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend lane closures for April 17-19.
Health Care Providers Expand Telehealth Services Amid Pandemic
Hawai‘i’s top health care providers announced ways they have created more opportunities to provide Telehealth services to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Federal Guidelines Issued for Reopening of States
Despite the state’s continued downward trend in COVID-19 cases, Hawai‘i does not satisfy the Federal Government’s criteria for a phased economic reopening.
New COVID-19 Case Identified in Kona Cluster
One new positive COVID-19 case was identified within the Kona cluster among the McDonald’s restaurants, officials reported Thursday afternoon.
