County Prohibits Increased Selling Prices of Products Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Hawai‘i County has prohibited price gouging as store shelves are emptied of soap, hand sanitizer and toilet paper in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.
University of Hawai‘i to Move Classes Online After Spring Break
The University of Hawai‘i will move all its classes online after spring break, officials announced this morning.
Trump Suspends European Travel for 30 Days
The United Kingdom is the only European country exempt from the travel ban.
Mayor Kim Affirms County’s Continued Efforts Against COVID-19
Mayor Harry Kim was called before Hawai‘i County Council to provide an update on where the county is on its efforts to handle the impacts of COVID-19.
Hilo Restriping Project to Begin in March
Work will be conducted on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., weather permitting.
Roadwork on Kalaniana‘ole Ave. to Create One-Way Traffic Pattern
Beginning March 23, 2020, a one-way traffic pattern will go into effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a portion of Kalaniana‘ole Avenue in Hilo as part of an ongoing roadwork project.
Emergency Funding Available to Combat COVID-19
Emergency funding for COVID-19 has been made immediately available, today.
WHO Declares COVID-19 Outbreak a Pandemic
The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic.
Regular Updates to be Provided in Rebuilding of Volcano Observatory
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono secured a commitment from Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt to provide six-month updates on the progress of rebuilding the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
ACLU Backs KAHEA, File Amicus Brief
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i is stepping into the conflict between KAHEA, an environmental nonprofit, and the State Department of the Attorney General.
Coronavirus Community Testing Program to Begin This Week
Hawai‘i will no longer test only those patients who meet the criteria for COVID-19.
ANGEL Day at HIHS to Provide Free Spay and Neuter Services
For the purpose of this event, a pit bull-type dog includes American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, American Bulldogs and their mixes.
HVN Opens New Hōlei Sea Arch Viewing Area
The original sea arch viewing area has been closed since Jan. 16, 2020, due to the discovery of cracks and instability in the coastal cliffs in the area.
HPD Reports Significant Increase in Fatal Crashes This Year
During the week of March 2, 2020, through March 8, 2020, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Waimea Theater Receives Funding for Improvements, Renovations
Funds have been released for improvements to Waimea’s community theater.
UH-Mānoa Ranked Internationally in Various Subject Areas
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa continues to be ranked worldwide in multiple subject areas.
Fines Issued After a Dozen Cesspools Found in North, South Kona
The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued fines against two property owners for the operation of 12 large-capacity cesspools found in North and South Kona.
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