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High Surf Advisory Issued for Big Island
Shore break and dangerous currents could cause injury or death.
State Workers Would Face Pay Cuts up to 20% Under Ige’s Plan to Offset Budget Hit of Coronavirus
Cuts of 20% to teacher salaries were reportedly part of Ige’s proposal and could go into effect as early as May. First responders and state-employed healthcare workers would be looking at pay cuts of 10%.
McDonald’s Didn’t Employ Proper Social Distancing Prior to COVID-19 Cluster, Couple Says
None of the multiple employees that Jordan Anger remembered interacting with or who he observed doing their jobs were wearing masks. Some had gloves, he said, while others didn’t.
Connections Between COVID 19 and Wastewater
While the risk of contracting the virus through wastewater in the ocean remains low, residents should be very careful with sanitary practices at home.
Coronavirus Curve Trends Flat Over The Last Week
Thirteen cases of COVID-19 were confirmed statewide overnight.
Graduation Ceremonies Will Be Different For Seniors in 2020
The Hawai‘i Department of Education said Wednesday that it will announce particulars next week.
Civil Defense Reports 40 Coronavirus Cases on the Big Island
Of those who have tested positive, 29 have been cleared and recovered.
Counseling Services Available Amid Pandemic
Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai‘i accepts everyone seeking counseling, regardless of their ability to pay, through the Center’s Client Assistance Fund.
Flood Advisory Issued for Several Big Island Districts
A flood advisory means localized flooding may occur.
Kona Coronavirus Cluster Swells to 12
Department of Health Director Bruce Anderson confirmed the cluster and its origin at a press conference Tuesday afternoon, saying six food service workers and six members of a family have tested positive for COVID-19.
Lockdown Not in Violation of Constitutional Rights, Law Professor Says
Under the Constitution, US citizens retain no specific right to work, no right to health and no right to basic income.
Man, Woman Charged With Burglary Free on Supervised Release
A man and a woman arrested and charged with burglary Sunday are back on the streets under supervised release.
DOH Confirms 13 New Coronavirus Cases
The Department of Health reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i overnight, raising the state tally to 513.
Civil Defense Reports 39 Big Island Cases of COVID-19, Free Testing Coming to Hilo Sunday
Hawai‘i County’s coronavirus count is up to 39, according to a report from Civil Defense Tuesday morning.
Coronavirus Cluster Reported in Kona
All eight of those confirmed positive for the coronavirus are the employee’s family members or co-workers.
Flash Flood Advisory in Effect for Big Island
All residents in flood-prone areas are asked to remain alert for flooding conditions.
HPD Seeking Missing 66-Year-Old Woman
PD is asking the public’s help in locating a missing “at risk” person.
Senate Confirms Third Circuit Court Judge for Hawai‘i County
The Hawai‘i State Senate announced the confirmation effective Sunday, April 12, 2020.
