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Mayor Kim Orders Vacation Rentals, Other Types of Lodging to Cease Operations
The rule said that current occupants of bed and breakfasts, short-term rentals and timeshares may stay until the end of the pre-booked period.
Hawai‘i Reports Two Coronavirus Deaths
Of the previous six deaths, four occurred on O‘ahu and two on Maui.
Hawai‘i County Updates on Testing, DMV Operations, Meal Services and More
Premier Medical Group and Bay Clinic are offering coronavirus testing in Hilo this weekend.
Wind Advisory Issued For Big Island
Be aware of downed trees, power disruptions, and that road closures may occur without notice.
HPD Releases List of 25 Wanted Names
Every week, the Hawai‘i Police Department releases an alphabetized portion of its master wanted list.
HOPE, Holiday Inn Partner to House High-Risk Homeless
The partnership comes amid the state’s stay-at-home order, which requires residents not to leave their homes. But not everyone has a place to call home.
Volcano Watch: Aloha and Happy Retirement to Janet Babb
Janet volunteered at HVO for many years before being hired in 2008 to help the Observatory manage public information during Kīlauea’s first summit eruption since 1982.
HFD Rescues Visiting Hikers Lost in Honu‘apo
Search and rescue located the hikers — a male and a female, each in their 60s — amid tall, dense grass.
Hawai‘i Island Lane Closures
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
HPD Seeking Man Wanted in Two Vehicle Pursuits
The suspect is known to frequent the Pāhoa, Kea‘au and Hilo areas.
Hilo Man Threates Police With Coronavirus
At approximately 9:45 a.m. Thursday, South Hilo patrol officers arrested a male party in the parking lot of the South Hilo police station.
Residents and Lawmakers Decry Lack of 14-Day Quarantine Monitoring
Calls are coming in for empty hotels to be used as quarantine facilities for new arrivals.
Slight Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Statewide Overnight
An additional seven COVID-19 cases were discovered statewide from Wednesday, bringing the total to 442.
WHEA Students Start Face Shield Initiative, Arm Community Against Coronavirus
The Big Island Coronavirus Response Initiative is asking the community to be as resourceful as the robotics students at WHEA, who created the protective face shield assembly program, and help with the effort.
No New COVID-19 Cases on Big Island, Free Testing Announced in Kona
Hawai‘i County reported no new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours.
HPD Cites 50 for Stay-At-Home Violations on Big Island
All persons in Hawaiʻi may leave their home or place of residence only for essential activities or to engage in the essential businesses and operations.
County Council Joins Support in Ban of Non-Essential Travel to Hawai‘i
During the Hawai’i County Council meeting Wednesday, all council members co-introduced a resolution urging President Donald Trump to issue a ban on all non-essential travel to the Big Island until April 30.
Gabbard Calls for Firing of Hawai‘i Health Leaders
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday said heads should roll at the top of Hawai‘i Department of Health.
Contact Testing of Public Instated in Hawai‘i’
Public contact-testing will now be a regular part of Hawai‘i’s approach to curbing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oshima to Lead Hawai‘i Economic Recovery Plan
The governor tapped longtime business leader Alan Oshima to head an initiative dubbed the Hawaiʻi Economic and Community Recovery & Resiliency Plan.
