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High Surf, Wind, Gale Warnings Extended
Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts over 50 mph.
Scams Increase Around COVID-19 Pandemic, Hawaiian Electric Says
Earlier in the day, an Oʻahu customer lost more than $300 after a scammer called and threatened to cut off electric service to the customer’s home.
Lane Closures for Māmalahoa Highway Widening in Waimea Starts Sunday
Hawai‘i County’s Department of Public Works will reduce a section of Māmalahoa Highway in Waimea to one alternating lane of travel for road widening improvements.
Big Island Hospital Seeks PPE Donations
Items requested include medical-grade goggles, face shields, surgical/N95 masks and gowns/disposable protective suits. All items must be new and in original packaging.
Banking Institutions Adjust Services, Consolidate Branches
Banking institutions are adjusting their services and consolidating branches in an effort to practice self-distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled in South Hilo
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test in South Hilo along Ohuohu Street on April 1.
Multiple Big Island Weather Advisories in Effect
A long-period south swell will bring advisory level surf to south-facing shores of all islands tonight, then slowly lower Wednesday.
Small Structure Destroyed in Pāhoa Fire
A single-family dwelling in Pāhoa was destroyed in a fire Monday night. No injuries were reported.
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
