No new coronavirus cases in state today for first time since March
No new COVID-19 cases were reported in Hawaii today for the first time in eight weeks, leaving the total count at 629.
Legislature will reconvene next week to address budget shortfall
State asks unemployment claimants to file on specific days
In an effort to deal with a glut of unemployment claims, the state requested beneficiaries to only file claims on specific days of the week.
Some parks reopen as restrictions ease
State Legislature to reconvene Monday to address $1 billion budget shortfall
The Hawaii State Legislature will reconvene on Monday to address a growing shortfall in the state budget.
Select state parks reopening to the public
Certain state parks have been reopened to the public as the state gradually eases restrictions meant to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Ige loosens restrictions with ‘safer-at-home’ proclamation
Ige announces more businesses to reopen Thursday
Retailers and shopping malls will be allowed to reopen on Thursday after Gov. David Ige issued another emergency proclamation today.
Mediation program to help landlords, tenants
Big Island tenants and landlords alike are being offered free mediation services by a county program seeking to stave off a flood of COVID-related evictions later in the year.
Lawmakers mull future of island post-lockdown
State lawmakers and County Council members are conflicted about the future of tourism on the Big Island in the eventual aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Despite pandemic, Big Island real estate market fairly stable
State’s success in mitigating the spread of coronavirus could result in easing of restrictions
Kim eyes reopening some businesses as long as safety measures are in place
UH mulls changes to Maunakea management structure
The University of Hawaii is investigating possible new management structures for governing Maunakea lands in an effort to improve its stewardship of the mountain.
Tracking travelers: Out-of-state visitors arriving via other islands; many have personal ties to BI
No passengers on direct flights from the mainland have arrived at Hilo International Airport since the state entered lockdown on March 26 to prevent spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Despite pandemic, some continue camping on Maunakea
Even with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down businesses and gatherings worldwide, a few holdouts are still camping alongside the Maunakea Access Road.
$61 million slated for Puna roads
The county is receiving $61 million in federal funding to repair lava-inundated roads in lower Puna, but a timeline for when the next road can be restored has yet to be established.
Two more die of COVID-19, state total at 14
The Hawaii Department of Health has reported the deaths of two Oahu residents from COVID-19, bringing the state’s total death count from the disease to 14.
Roads-acquisition bill shelved
