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High Surf, Gale Advisories in Effect for Big Island
A gale warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring.
Stay-at-Home Order in Effect for Hawai‘i Beginning Wednesday
Noncompliance with the order will be considered a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 or up to a year in prison.
Beachgoers Ignore Closures Across Big Island
Parkgoers ranged from indifferent to indignant about the idea that the state and county are attempting to close off the oceanfront to the public in an effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
21 New Cases of COVID-19 Bring State Total to 77
There had been no reports of coronavirus-related deaths in Hawai‘i as of Monday at noon.
Unemployment Filings Available by Phone, DLIR Says
Big Islanders temporarily out of work due to the economic devastation wrought by the outbreak of COVID-19 are struggling to find timely relief from the state.
Pacific Waste Says it Does Not Expect Service Interruptions
As part of this effort, Pacific Waste, Inc. has requested all businesses and homes it services take efforts to place all generated rubbish into tied off, plastic bags. This includes recyclables.
Salvation Army Mobilizes, Seeks Donations to Combat COVID-19 Outbreak
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands has transitioned all officers into emergency disaster service roles to help combat the COVID-19 outbreak occurring across the state.
Hawai’i COVID-19 Cases Hit 56
Six of the new cases are on O’ahu, while the other two presented on Maui
KCH Closes Visitation
This emergency measure is being taken to help minimize risk of potential COVID-19 exposure to patients, their loved ones, and hospital employees.
Suspects Charged After Shots Fired in Vehicle Pursuit
Police want to remind the public that in light of the current COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation, there are enhanced penalties for certain crimes, including but not limited to, burglary, theft and robbery.
Small Craft Advisory
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
Gov. Ige Mandates 14-Day Quarantine for All Travelers Starting March 26
Gov. David Ige has mandated a 14-day quarantine for all travelers coming to Hawai‘i starting next week in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
One Man Charged in Connection to Break-ins at Prince Kuhio Plaza
A Kea‘au man was charged with burglary and theft in connection to two separate break-ins at Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.
Kailua-Kona Man Dies in Ali‘i Drive Car Crash
A Kailua-Kona man died following a single-vehicle collision early this morning on Alii Drive, just south of Lunapule road.
Big Island Road Closures: March 23-27
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced lane closures for the week of March 23-27.
Mayor to Close Hawai‘i County Beaches
Mayor Harry Kim announced, Friday during an emergency Hawai‘i County council meeting, he would close beaches effective Saturday as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Identified in Kailua-Kona
Mayor Harry Kim has agreed to close county beaches beginning Saturday but made no move to force businesses that attract social gathering to close down.
