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Sewer Main Break Causes Wastewater Leak on Waikoloa Beach Drive
No wastewater entered the ocean after a break on a 12-inch diameter sewer pipeline leaked thousands of gallons onto the ground alongside Waikoloa Beach Drive, in the Waikoloa Beach Resort.
Weekly Update: HPD Arrests 4 for Violating Safer-at-Home Order
From May 13-19, Hawaii Police Department arrested four people and cited 11 for violating Gov. David Ige’s safer-at-home order.
Bongo Ben’s to Keep Doors Shut for Good
Bongo Ben’s Island Cafe in Kailua-Kona will not be reopening.
2-6 Tropical Cyclones Predicted for Upcoming Hurricane Season
Two to six tropical cyclones are forecasted for the Central Pacific Hurricane Season 2020, which starts June 1.
HVNP Increases Community Access to Mauna Loa Road
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is increasing community access, following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities.
DOH Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
Two new COVID-19 cases — one in Honolulu County and one in Hawai‘i County — brings the state total of cases to 643, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Canoe Race Postponed to Next Year
The 2020 Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Canoe Race has been postponed until 2021 in the continued effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Google Doodle Honors Bruddah Iz
Google honored one of Hawai‘i’s most beloved musicians in an animated “Google Doodle.”
Police Seek Help Locating Suspect in South Kona Theft
Hawaiʻi Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a female suspect involved in a theft investigation in the Kealakekua/Kainaliu area.
DMV to Open to Public on June 1, 2020
The first phase of the reopening of the Division of Vehicle Registration and Licensing offices will be next month.
Hawai‘i County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Opens Comment Period
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense invites residents and other stakeholders to review and comment on the recently completed draft update to the Hawai‘i County MHMP.
Hawai‘i County Beach Parks Open Islandwide
All beach and shoreline parks in Hawai‘i County are open effective immediately.
Kubota Sworn in as Third Circuit Court Judge
For the first time in state history, a judicial swearing-in ceremony was conducted by videoconference and broadcast live on the Judiciary’s YouTube channel.
HIDOE Announces Summer Education Plans
HIDOE’s summer school options include a credit-recovery program, which is being offered at no cost to families for students currently in grades 11 and 12. Students can take up to six courses each.
Police Seek Man For Questioning
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police department.
DOH Reports One New COVID-19 Case Overnight
To date, 578 people had been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
HIDOE Receives $43 Million in Aid Via CARES Act
The new funding will help local schools retain their workforces, transition to online learning and provide services for students during this public health crisis, especially those in low-income and underserved communities.
HPD Seeks Missing Pāhoa Woman
Police ask anyone with information on her whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
