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Senate Confirms Third Circuit Court Judge for Hawai‘i County
The Hawai‘i State Senate announced the confirmation effective Sunday, April 12, 2020.
Hara Says Plan to Limit Visitor Lodging Options Under Discussion
He didn’t offer much in the way of details beyond saying that if the state can make sure visitors have nowhere to stay, it won’t matter if they’re allowed to fly to Hawai‘i or not.
Date to Reopen Hawai‘i Economy a Distant, Moving Target
A host of upgrades to testing capacity and efficiency, as well as data provided by technology the state does not yet possess, will be necessary to create an algorithm. An algorithm must be developed before a date to reopen the economy can be set.
HPD Searching for Missing Kealakekua Child
Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
As COVID-19 Cases Trend Down, Officials Warn Against False Sense of Security
The comparatively low number of reported COVID-19 cases is the third in a recent trend, following two days late last week that saw bumps of only seven and 13 confirmed cases to the statewide total.
HPD Continues Search for Man on Crime Spree
Police continue to search for a wanted man who frequents the west side of the Big Island.
HPD Asks For Public Help to Identify Theft Suspect
Police ask anyone with any information about this case to call the department’s non-emergency line.
HDOA to Award Grants to Farmers Amid Pandemic
HDOA is currently reviewing requests for assistance under the COVID-19 Emergency Farmer Relief Program.
Hawai‘i Gas Warns of COVID-19 Utility Scams
The company has received reports of scam phone calls requesting payments on gas bills and threatening to shut off gas service.
Letter to the Editor: Hawai‘i Economy Must Diversify
“I am deeply concerned about where this state is headed.”
Easter Earthquake Rattles Hawai‘i Island
The quake occurred at a depth of a little more than 20 miles.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Case Tally Nears 500
The total number of people currently hospitalized as a result of the virus is 44, while 310 patients have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Hawai‘i County Public Transit to Remain Operational Through Pandemic
Public transit won’t go the way of lazy beach days and evenings at your favorite pub, as the service is considered an essential function under the statewide quarantine and lockdown orders.
Masks Required to Shop at Foodland
Foodland has new requirements for customers who wish to shop at its Big Island locations.
Coronavirus Case of Former Miss Hawai‘i Highlights State Response to Pandemic, And How It’s Changed
The shape of life has changed drastically in recent weeks, illustrated by Kapela’s experiences in mid-March in contrast to grim realities across the state less than one month later.
Police Bust Pohue Bay Party
Sixteen people have been cited for violating a statewide shelter-in-place order after Hawai‘i Island Police busted a party at Pohue Bay in Ocean View.
Childcare Options For Essential Hawaiʻi Workers
This list is being updated on a regular basis. It contains contact information and the ages the program accepts ranging from newborns to age 13. It is accessible to anyone who needs it.
