The Royal Order of Kamehameha I was established on April 11, 1865.

The initial emergency declaration allowed the state to release a five percent budget restriction on the DOH, freeing up $250,000, allowing the department to fill eight vector control positions and hire an entomologist and a communications specialist.

Gary A. Simpkins, 22, was said to be the driver of the vehicle. He was reportedly arrested Sunday around 6:15 p.m. at the East Hawai’i Detention Center.

Volcanic soil and few lead pipes are among the reasons why the water quality in Hawai’i has stayed within federal testing limits in the past handful of years, according to officials.

The confirmed count remains at 263 cases with the most recently confirmed case on March 23. No cases are currently infectious to mosquitoes.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ka Waena Lapa’au Medical Complex in Hilo and at the Hawai’i Police Department Kona Station, unused prescription medications, including tablets, capsules, and other solid dosage forms of mediation, will be collected.

Stronger vector control programs to fight the spread of mosquito-borne viruses were among the items that Senator Schatz called for during his visit.

The closure began Monday morning at 8 a.m. and will run through Friday, April 15 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Various roadwork projects continues this week, causing temporary road closures.

Gary A. Simpkins is identified by police as a black male, 5’6”, and 180 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Highway 190 has reopened between mile marker 6, the Old Saddle Road Junction, and Waikoloa Road.

The full Senate will vote on several bills that have been recommended for third reading. Among them is HB2501 HD2 SD2, which relates to water rights.

Various lane closures associated with ongoing road work will continue throughout the weekend.

Over 50 percent of reported victims of crime are under the age of 18, according to statistics.

The program, which connects visitors with shelter dogs, is a “win-win program,” according to Donna Whitaker, HIHS Executive Director.

Three officers will be assigned to Hawai’i Community Correctional Center, and one has been assigned to the Kulani Correctional Facility.

Friday’s announcement comes as DOH admits that there have been delays involving fingerprinting and background checks.

No new cases have been confirmed on the Big Island since last month.

The Humu’ula Unit, which includes training areas 1 through 4, and the Menehune Unit, including training areas 5 and 6, will be opened.

The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.