Young Brothers to stop taking nonessential cargo
To ensure uninterrupted service to all ports, Young Brothers said it is “required to take further steps to ensure the health and safety of customers and employees.”
Hawaii officials looking at ways to reduce jail population amid virus
The Department of the Attorney General is coordinating a remote-access meeting of county and state prosecutors, public defenders and the judiciary to develop a plan for identifying certain categories of inmates for release from state jails.
Hawaii Island Humane Society closes shelters to public, volunteers
The Hawaii Island Humane Society closed its three shelters to the public and volunteers effective Wednesday.
North Hawaii Community Hospital seeks masks, other gear
Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea is participating in a statewide drive to collect personal protective equipment, or PPE, for health care workers.
HCFCU adjusts financial services
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union announced Wednesday it is adjusting some of its financial services to adhere to the states stay-at-home order and health recommendations.
Big Island police alter some services
The Hawaii Police Department has made changes in public services because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kona Bay Hotel announces temporary closure
Uncle Billys Kona Bay Hotel will temporarily close its doors effective Thursday due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
State establishes new webform for filing unemployment claims; back-dated claims will be honored
The state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has established a new webform for filing unemployment claims that is available 24/7.
Matson operations not impacted by Hawaii stay-at-home order
The statewide stay-at-home order that goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday will not impact Matson operations, the company said Tuesday.
Tax due dates changed
The state is granting special tax relief for state income taxpayers similar to the Internal Revenue Service in response to the COVID-19 emergency, according to the Hawaii Department of Taxation.
Bank of Hawaii to temporarily close select branches
Bank of Hawaii will be temporarily closing select branch locations across the state and the West Pacific region in light of the recent stay-at-home/work-at-home order for the state of Hawaii.
County warns of COVID-19 scam calls
The County of Hawaii is alerting the public to a telephone scam involving people seeking donations for the countys first responders amid the COVID-19 emergency.
Police seek public’s help locating missing girls
Hawaii Island police are asking for the publics help locating two girls last seen nearly a year ago in Kailua-Kona.
Officials: 77 ‘presumptive positive’ COVID-19 cases statewide; 5 on Big Island
As of noon Monday there are 72 confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Hawaii, including two more Big Island cases, bringing Hawaii Countys total to five, the state Department of Health said.
Police arrest 13 for suspected DUI
Hawaii Island police arrested 13 motorists for suspected drunken driving between March 16 and Sunday. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash.
Unemployment up in January
Hawaii Islands unemployment rate increased during the month of January, recently released state labor statistics show.
Hawaiian Airlines to suspend most long-haul service
HONOLULU Hawaiian Airlines, in preparation for a 14-day government quarantine order for all Hawaii arrivals set to begin Thursday, announced Sunday it will maintain its regular flight schedule through Wednesday to allow guests to return home and to accommodate the repatriation of aircraft before finalizing significant reductions of its domestic and international passenger network.
State extends expiring driver’s licenses and state IDs for 90 days
The state is instituting a 90-day waiver on expired drivers licenses and state ID cards because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
HEI Charitable Foundation donates $125K to Hawaii Foodbank, United Way
The HEI Charitable Foundation recently contributed $50,000 to the Hawaii Foodbank and pledged another $75,000 to United Way agencies in support of their efforts to assist Hawaii families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
West Hawaii Community Health Center seeks personal protective equipment to support virus response
West Hawaii Community Health Center says the facility and its staff are in urgent need of donations to support its response to COVID-19.