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Covid-19

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Government

HI rolls out COVID-19 online dashboard

Information from Multiple Sources in One Location At an afternoon briefing to legislators, Gov. David Ige and representatives from the Hawai‘i Department of Health and the University of Hawai‘i unveiled a new COVID-19 dashboard for anyone interested in tracking local data associated with the coronavirus pandemic. This dashboard can be accessed at www.HawaiiCOVID19.com “This is a tremendous step forward in providing vital information in an easy-to-read and understand format. It immediately […]

todaySeptember 5, 2020 75

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Civil Defense

Big Island Parks Closure

In efforts to control the spread of the Coronavirus on Hawaii Island, the following are in effect: Effective September 4th through September 19th all beach and shoreline parks are closed.  The activities of exercising, fishing, food gathering, use of restroom, shower facilities and access to the ocean will continue to be allowed.  Call Civil Defense at 935-0031 for more information.Increased testing will continue throughout the Island.  The Hawaii County Police Department will […]

todaySeptember 2, 2020 161

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Local News

State Introduces “Safe Travels” Screening

NEW ONLINE SAFE TRAVELS APPLICATION MANDATORY ON SEPT. 1 A new travel application is being required for those coming to Hawai’i and all interisland travel. Planning to travel? Travelers are required to complete the online Safe Travels application, which will produce a QR code for each passenger. To make a profile and complete your travel and health information. https://travel.hawaii.gov This Safe Travels application replaces the current forms for interisland travel. […]

todayAugust 31, 2020 66

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Local News

Three arrested in North Kohala for Emergency Proclamation Violations

On Saturday, August 29, 2020, Scott Alan Souza, 47 years-old, of Kurtistown, was arrested and charged for Prohibited Acts Emergency Management, Section 127A-29 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes after he refused to comply with Mayor Kim’s Emergency Rule No. 11, which requires that all persons wear non-medical grade face coverings while in public settings. Police contacted Souza at the Kapaʻau Police Station after observing his vehicle parked in a disabled […]

todayAugust 31, 2020 89

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Government

Big Island: Masks required in public

Issued August 25th, the rule states, in part that face coverings are required in public with few exceptions, noted below... All persons within the County shall wear non-medical grade face coverings, over their nose and mouth, while in public settings.Mayor's COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 11 Excerpted from: Mayor's COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 11 Safe Practices All persons shall implement the following physical distancing and sanitation requirements to the fullest extent […]

todayAugust 30, 2020 61

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Health

Community Transmission Spurs Policy Changes

On today’s update of COVID-19, the number of active cases, on Hawaii Island, monitored by the Department of Health is twenty-eight. There are five new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island.  These cases are now isolated and monitored by the Department of Health.  At this date, for Hawaii Island, four are hospitalized. Hawaii Island has seen daily increases of positive cases for the past two weeks.  Most of these recent […]

todayAugust 21, 2020 82

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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 […]

todayMarch 17, 2020 105

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Business

Sushi Rock “To Go Only”

In a brief post to the Sushi Rock Hawi facebook page, announced they will adopt a To-Go only service model beginning Tuesday March 17th. ...most likely switching to to go only with prepaid credit cards tomorrow to minimize contact and risk but still giving my staff some hours I’ll keep you posted.Sushi Rock Hawi Facebook Page Asking, "If you aren’t well please send someone in to pickup a to go […]

todayMarch 16, 2020 64

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Business

Hawaii Electric Closes Walk-In Payment Centers

Hawaiian Electric will be closing its walk-in payment centers on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County in order to minimize risk related to COVID-19 for customers and employees. The attached news release informs customers of the closures and provides bill payment options. Please note that the company will assess next week whether the payment centers will reopen on March 30.

todayMarch 16, 2020 75

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