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Civil Defense Update 3/21

County of Hawaii Updates: · Your County of Hawaii has established a COVID-19 website dedicated to providing you accurate information about the coronavirus. To access this information site, visit hawaiicounty.gov/coronavirus or click on the coronavirus link at the top of the County of Hawaii homepage. · All State and all County of Hawaii beach parks have been closed until further notice. · Hawaii Island businesses and places of worship that decided to remain open are […]

March 21, 2020

Government

DLNR Closes Parks & Tours

Via DLNR: ALL COMMERCIAL OCEAN & TRAIL TOURS AND ALL HAWAI‘I STATE PARKS NOW CLOSED With today’s announcement that community spread of COVID-19 is likely happening in Hawai‘i, the DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) has suspended all commercial operator permits until further notice. The suspension is consistent with Governor Ige’s supplemental emergency proclamation, Hawai‘i Dept. of Health (DOH) and Center’s for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. […]

March 20, 2020

Health

DIY Personal Protection

Sought By Hospitals Across The Country According to a post for the Deaconess Health System (IN), orders for standard/disposable masks are on long back-orders, due to both demand and supply chain issues. Hospitals across the country are reporting the same supply concerns. According to the CDC, fabric masks are a crisis response option when other supplies have been exhausted.“Prior to modern disposable masks, washable fabric masks were standard use for hospitals,” said Dawn Rogers, […]

March 20, 2020

Civil Defense

CD Update

CD MSG: Fri., Mar. 20 at 9AM. US Dept of State issued advisory to all U.S. citizens to avoid all int'l travel. County of Hawaii established COVID-19 website at hawaiicounty.gov/coronavirus for up-to-date information. DOH reports 26 cases of coronavirus across State w/1 case in Hawaii County. Reminder, DOE extended Spring Break to April 6.

March 20, 2020

Health

QNHCH EXPANDED TESTING AND NEW LOCATION

Press Release: Testing Monday through Saturday Drive-up testing at Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital (QNHCH) in Wiamea will be relocated to a more convenient location starting Thursday, March 19, and testing will be expanded to 6 days a week – Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 2 pm. The new location is at the QNHCH Primary Care Clinic, 65-1267 Kawaihae Rd., located next to Longs Drugs. Physician’s orders are not […]

March 20, 2020

KNKR

Mushroom Pasta

Dear friends, In light of the state of the world, when we’re spending low-key days hibernating indoors or when you’re just feeling down I think some comfort food is just the ticket. Destined to satisfy, this vegan mushroom pasta dish from Loving It Vegan is packed with mushroom flavor and creamy to the max it’s destined to satisfy. Sending big hugs, Kathie B, Music Magazine Jump to Recipe Rich and creamy […]

March 19, 2020

Business

Hawaii Cigar & Ukulele New Hours, Counter Service Only

Via; Hawaii Cigar & Ukulele News release In a news release today Hawi town retailer Hawaii Cigar & Ukulele rolled out new hours with counter service only. The news release states that the business is not allowing entry for browsing during their new hours 10-2 ( subject to change) Their online shop at www.cbd.center now offers: Free shipping in Hawaii CBD delivery within Hawi & Kapaau, from Puakea Bay to […]

March 18, 2020

Civil Defense

3-17 PM Covid Update

This is a Coronavirus informational update for Tuesday, March 17 at 5:00 in the afternoon. On State of Hawaii Updates: Governor Ige announced today a 15-day Plan to slow the spread of the coronavirus. This State plan addresses prevention and mitigation measures in regard to sport events, social establishments and social gatherings, cruise ships and air travel, State closures, and more. For additional information regarding this announcement, please visit Hawaii […]

March 17, 2020

HI Life

Hawaiin Electric Suspends Disconnections

Hawaiian Electric will suspend service disconnections for 30 days so customers who are financially challenged by the coronavirus pandemic don’t have to worry about losing electric service. Service disconnections of both residential and commercial customers will be suspended through at least April 17. Depending on the situation at that time, the special assistance period may be extended. Customers facing financial hardship are urged to call Customer Service so payment options […]

March 17, 2020