#face masks

Keaʻau Woman Arrested, Charged for Failing to Wear Face Mask in Public

A Keaʻau woman was arrested and facing charges after refusing to wear a face mask at the post office.

DOH Reports Overall Decline in COVID-19 Cases Statewide

Hawai‘i is beginning to regain control of the spread of COVID-19 after nearly six weeks of elevated case numbers throughout the state.

1 Man, 2 Women Arrested After Refusing to Wear Face Mask in Public

A man and two women were arrested in separate incidents over the weekend in North Kohala for refusing to wear a face-covering in public.

DOH Starts Media Campaign to Educate Public on Dangers of COVID-19

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) launched the first phase of a new statewide educational campaign today as part of a comprehensive, multi-pronged solution to address the sustained number of COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i.

Hawaiian Airlines Adopts Stricter Mask Policy

Hawaiian Airlines today enhanced its comprehensive “Keeping You Safe” program for guests and employees by requiring all travelers 2 years of age and older to wear a face mask or covering at the airport and during the flight.

Help Discount Fabric Warehouse Sew Face Masks for School-Aged Keiki

Discount Fabric Warehouse is working on collecting face masks for school-aged keiki on the Big Island.

Big Island Inmates Sew, Donate Face Masks for Those in Need

Inmates in the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center and Kulani Correctional Facility sewing program made 920 cloth face coverings.

Kim Institutes Strict Face Mask, Hand Sanitizing Policies on Big Island

The Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 3 stipulates that all businesses shall disallow entry to anyone who refuses to wear a face mask or face coverings.