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There is no evidence of community spread in Hawai‘i at this time, DOH added in its release, contradicting media reports that one of the state’s cases had been the result of community spread. 

A Hilo man was taken into custody after leading police on a vehicle pursuit in a stolen car.

UH President David Lassner sent an email to faculty just before noon on Wednesday outlining that all classes will move to online-only instruction by Monday, March 23. 

Foggers filled with a bleach mixture, and potentially other disinfectants, will be deployed multiple times a day.

There have now been 10 confirmed or presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 on O‘ahu, three on Maui, two on Kaua‘i and one on the Big Island.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s 91st Recruit Class Recognition Ceremony was held on March 13 before a group of family and friends in Hilo.

A flash flood watch is now in effect till Thursday afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter and wind advisory for Big Island summits.

Showers will move northeast at 15 mph and will bring localized flooding and very low visibility.

If there is business/area closure or canceled event you wish to advise the public about, email editor@bigislandnow.com.

There will likely be people at testing sites who are positive for COVID-19, meaning residents taking it upon themselves to walk into a testing site will not only fail to achieve their objectives, but they will put themselves and other members of the public at risk. 

Indefinite closures will begin Wednesday, March 18.

HFD reported the structure was a total loss, with damage totaling an estimated $200,000.

If you experience heavy rain or rising water, head to higher ground immediately.

During the week of March 9-15, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area I Traffic Enforcement Unit is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman wanted on multiple bench warrants.

A 15-year-old boy reported missing has been found.

There will be alternating lanes of travel and motorists are advised to drive with caution in the work zone.

If you have information on the missing person’s whereabouts, contact dispatch at 808-935-3311.

The Maasdam cruise ship was scheduled for a port call in Hilo, but the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation Harbors Division said Monday afternoon that reservation has been canceled.