Kailua-Kona woman arrested for violating stay-at-home order
A 43-year-old Kailua-Kona woman is in police custody Thursday after violating a protective order and Gov. David Ige’s emergency proclamation requiring residents to stay at home.
Maui residents use signs, checkpoints to stop highway travel
WAILUKU Maui residents have been using signs and checkpoints to help enforce a government order to keep visitors off Hana Highway during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Fish Hopper feeding its laid-off employees
Amid massive furloughs and layoffs, with the stay-at-home order taking effect throughout the state, one West Hawaii restaurant is doing what they can to take care of their employees.
Green briefs County Council: Lt. Gov. pushes for stricter coronavirus protections
Lt. Gov. Josh Green vowed Wednesday to continue his message of greater social distancing, more coronavirus testing and stricter laws to cut off the deadly disease before it overtakes the islands regardless of whats been going on in state Capitol corridors.
Governor: Staying at home the only way to beat COVID-19
Gov. David Ige on Wednesday recognized the challenges faced by Hawaii residents during the statewide lockdown aimed at slowing the progression of COVID-19, and discussed ongoing efforts to provide relief to those affected by the ongoing pandemic.
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.
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.
Lab recording error to blame for false COVID-19-linked death
HONOLULU Hawaii mistakenly reported it had its first death from the coronavirus because a worker at the state public laboratory accidentally recorded a negative test as positive, the director of the laboratory said Wednesday.
Tech issues hampered information on tsunami watch for Hawaii
HONOLULU Technical issues made it difficult to get information about a tsunami watch for Hawaii and its subsequent cancellation, the National Weather Service said Wednesday.
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.
Hawaii detention center inmate accused of assaulting staff
HONOLULU Three workers at a federal prison in Honolulu suffered injuries after they were assaulted by an inmate, officials said.
Agency drafts conservation plan to protect Hawaii seabirds
LIHUE The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized the first draft of a plan to protect threatened and endangered bird species on Kauai.
Tsunami watch for Hawaii lifted after north Pacific quake
MOSCOW A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck in the northern Pacific on Wednesday and forecasters said tsunami waves were possible for the nearest shores. A brief tsunami watch for Hawaii was canceled.
Hawaii officials: Testing error led to report of 1st death
A follow-up test has determined that what was believed to be Hawaiis first coronavirus death was inaccurate.
Website launched to help keep Hawaii’s restaurants afloat
A new website developed by the Hawaii Agricultural Foundation hopes to support restaurants statewide by providing an updated list of locally owned businesses that offer takeout or delivery services.
Task force doctor defends COVID-19 screening of senators
Dr. Scott Miscovich, a private physician on Oahu who is a senior adviser on Lt. Gov. Josh Greens COVID-19 Task Force, said Tuesday he conducted the testing of several asymptomatic senators at the state capitol on Thursday after Sen. Clarence Nishihara tested positive.
Virus testing continues in East Hawaii
More than 200 people have been tested for COVID-19 at Hilo Medical Centers drive-through testing site since it launched a week ago.
Kim administration studying stay-at-home proclamation for possible exemptions
Hawaii Countys legal department is combing through a stay-at-home emergency proclamation Gov. David Ige signed Monday, looking for interpretations that best fit the Big Island, Mayor Harry Kim said Tuesday.
Big Island police alter some services
The Hawaii Police Department has made changes in public services because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii re-testing 1st coronavirus death, homeless sweeps end
HONOLULU Hawaii said officials recorded its first death from COVID-19, but later said they were re-evaluating test results.