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‘Frankly, it’s delightful’: Traffic down in West Hawaii since stay-at-home order

‘Frankly, it’s delightful’: Traffic down in West Hawaii since stay-at-home order

April 8, 2020

Traffic since the stay-at-home order hasn’t disappeared in West Hawaii, but it has gotten significantly lighter.

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Office closed but candidate filing continues

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NYC virus deaths exceed 4,000, topping toll for 9/11 attacks

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Hilo homeless camp shut down, again

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Working towards the WNBA: Konawaena’s Chanelle Molina prepares for the WNBA Draft

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More than $2.2 million in federal funding headed to Big Island community health centers

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Virus fears suppress entertainment on the Big Island

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British virus crisis deepens, while New York sees positives

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Americans brace for ‘hardest, saddest’ week of their lives

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Hana maika‘i: Book store raises $6,300 for educational materials for at-risk students

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Rookie cooks: Four meals and some basics for absolute beginner cooks

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Hana maika‘i: Rotary Club of Kona Mauka stocking Little Libraries with more than books

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More than $2.2 million in federal funding headed to Big Island community health centers

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Quarantine enforcement proving difficult: Interisland traveler info not provided to police in timely manner

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UH expert’s 7 tips for business success during COVID-19

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Meadow Gold Hawaii milk company to continue under new owner

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Kona Brewing Co. donates over $20K to help feed Hawaii

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Building of new Aloha Stadium seen as vital economic stimulus

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Even in Hilo, demand for guns, ammo soars

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Water, ash, and the great unknown of explosive volcanic eruptions

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HVO’s geological sample collections are an important resource

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park remains open

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