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Renovations Scheduled for Kaloko-Honokōhau NHP Visitor Station
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Visitor Contact Station to close for renovations starting March 9.
Big Island Patient Negative for Coronavirus, DOH Says
This means there remain zero confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the state as of March 3, 2020.
Schatz Pushes Legislation to Address Court Fines, Fees
US Sen. Brian Schatz introduced legislation that would eliminate excess court fines and fees that target low-income communities.
Flooding Found on Hilo, Puna Streets
The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Hāmākua, Hilo, Puna and Ka‘ū Districts. Localized flooding may occur.
FESTPAC Postponed due to Coronavirus Fears
FESTPAC is a traveling festival hosted every four years by a different nation in the Pacific.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Big Island
The public is advised to stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low-lying areas prone to flooding.
PTA Releases Military Training Schedule
The Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) has released a training schedule for the month of March.
Female Firsts in Hawai‘i Fire Department
Within roughly the last year, Mel Keolanui and Stacy Domingo became the first two women in HFD history to attain the rank of Captain.
OHA, Hui Secure Return of 20 Iwi Kūpuna
This will be the first time in the 800-year history of the University of Cambridge that the institution is returning remains based on a request from an indigenous group.
Coronavirus Update: 90 Self-Monitoring as of Sunday
Five of those self-monitoring are located on the Big Island.
High Surf Advisory Extended for Big Island
A small craft advisory has also been extended by the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Beyond Pesticides Demonstrates Organic Land Management for Parks Crews
Beyond Pesticides recently embarked on an 11-day educational tour of the Hawaiian Islands, making the Big Island their final stop last week.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Big Island
Rainfall and runoff will also cause hazardous driving conditions due to ponding, reduced visibility and poor braking action.
Fire Torches Hilo Home
Firefighters from the Central and Haihai stations responded to a 1:42 a.m. call of a blaze at a single-story dwelling.
Big Island Under Four Weather Advisories
All advisories are active through at least Sunday night, with some remaining in effect through Monday evening.
Community Celebrates Reopening of Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
The reopening of a beloved Captain Cook garden drew hundreds of people, Saturday, as they came to celebrate nature and immerse themselves in Hawaiian culture.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month kicks off with Day at Capitol
Nearly 500 individuals with developmental disabilities, their family members, service providers and advocates from all islands will convene at the Hawai‘i State Capitol to celebrate their abilities during the 20th annual Day at the Capitol.
COVID-19 Testing Now Available in Hawai‘i
Currently, there are no cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawai‘i. DOH is actively preparing for possible cases and working with state, county, and federal partners including the medical community
