Interisland travelers face quarantine
Hawaii Island Humane Society introduces way to ‘foster to adopt’ animals online
Hilo Intermediate School to serve ‘grab-and-go’ meals starting April 6
The state Department of Education said Monday that Hilo Union Elementary School on April 6 will become one of the Big Island public schools where parents, guardians or caregivers can pick up a “grab-and-go” meal for all public and charter school students.
Ige orders 14-day self-quarantine on interisland travelers
Gov. David Ige this afternoon said he’ll be signing an emergency proclamation “that will impose a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine on all interisland travel” to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Statewide COVID-19 cases top 200, 3 new Big Island cases
CORRECTION: A previous headline incorrectly stated five new cases are on the Big Island. There are three new cases since yesterday. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error.
Hawaiian Electric proposes battery storage project on Maui
U.S. nears 160,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19
The United States had 159,184 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 11:30 a.m. HST.
Hawaii tourism grinds to halt as virus restrictions tighten
HONOLULU — Like many cities across the world, Honolulu came to an eerie standstill this weekend as officials implemented measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic throughout the islands.
Even in Hilo, demand for guns, ammo soars
As people across the nation stocked up on toilet paper and cleaning supplies in preparation for the coronavirus lockdown, demand for guns and ammunition also spiked in Hilo.
Testing continues as virus case count rises
A second pop-up drive-through testing clinic for COVID-19 was set up at the Old Kona Airport Park on Saturday as the state’s number of presumptive or positive cases reached 151.
County announces Mamalahoa Highway roadwork in Waimea
The county announced Wednesday that traffic on Mamalahoa Highway in Waimea will be reduced to one alternating lane of travel between Iokua Place and Puu Nani starting at 6 p.m. today through 8 p.m. April 5.
Waiakea Intermediate School Ukulele Band celebrates golden anniversary
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused numerous event cancellations this month, including a planned 50th anniversary celebration of the Waiakea Intermediate School Ukulele Band.
Hawaiian Electric to extend service suspensions to mid-May
HONOLULU (AP) — A utility company in Hawaii has adjusted its operations and some of its services to potentially reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Wife of missing plumber asks court to declare husband dead
The wife of a Puna man who vanished almost 5 1/2 years ago has filed a civil court petition requesting her husband be declared dead.
Sewing aloha: Volunteers across island create masks for medical professionals
Stay calm, and sew on.
COVID-19 confusion: County parks being evaluated for reopening
All county parks and park facilities are closed. Except for the Hilo Municipal Golf Course.
Two more Big Island cases; drive-through testing Sunday
Two more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed on Hawaii Island, state health officials said Friday, bringing the total number of diagnosed cases in the county to seven.
Business, community, medical leaders paint grim picture of virus impact
Just about every Big Island industry is struggling under the state’s lockdown of nonessential businesses.
TMT protesters leave camp due to virus concerns
HONOLULU (AP) — Opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope project on Big Island have pulled out of their camp due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.
Hotels close doors: Majority of Kona, Kohala properties shutter, furlough staff due to COVID-19
A majority of hotels from South Kona to South Kohala will be closed as of today because of the novel coronavirus.