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134 New Cases
A total of 4,825 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 962 have died.
Mahi‘ai Match-Up to Build Resilient Economies
Mana ʻŌlena, a family-owned business which is growing ʻōlena (tumeric) and ʻulu (breadfruit), won the 2020 Mahiʻai Match-Up competition and received a $10,000 cash prize.
Potential Ancestor of Modern Humans Identified
The name “bodoensis” comes from a skull found in Ethiopia.
Public Libraries to Close for Veterans Day, Thanksgiving
All libraries and support offices of the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System will be closed for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and Thanksgiving, Nov. 25.
Wave-Riders Pay Tribute to Tom Morey, Creator of the Modern-Day Bodyboard
Hawaii Island’s wave-riding community gathered this morning at Waiʻaha Beach Park to celebrate the life of the late Thomas Hugh Morey, the creator of the modern-day bodyboard.
22 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 97 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 84,911.
Police to Increase Presence at Pāhoa School After Reported Social Media Threat
Hawaiʻi Police will increase their presence at Pāhoa High and Intermediate School after a threat to bring a weapon to school was made on social media.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: Nov. 6-12
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for the week of Nov. 6-12.
Anonymous Memo Sent to Nā Leo Alleges Wrongdoing
Nā Leo o Hawaiʻi is currently investigating allegations of wrongdoing after receiving an anonymous memo on Nov. 1.
Kolekole Beach Park Closed During Bridge Construction
DOT contractors will be working from above and below the bridge with heavy equipment.
DOH Receives Millions for Community Health Worker Program
The Hawai‘i Department of Health was awarded a $2.2 million grant from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
E. Hawaiʻi Park to Close Till the End of the Year for Bridge Repair
Kolekole Beach Park will be temporarily closed starting Monday, Nov. 8, as state crews begin emergency repairs to Kolekole Stream Bridge.
Pāhoa Teen Arrested in Connection to Threats Made to Bring Gun to School
A Pāhoa teen was arrested early this morning, Nov. 5, in connection to threatening messages he allegedly posted in an Instagram friendʻs chat group.
12 Additional COVID Fatalities Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 124 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 84,814.
Police Seek Help Finding Missing Minnesota Man
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Minnesota man reported missing on Thursday, Nov. 4.
Volcano Watch: Alaska Volcano Elusive in Signs of Unrest
Pavlof Volcano, Alaska’s stratovolcano, located within the Aleutian volcanic arc, has remained elusive in yielding clues to impending eruption.
CIP Funds Released for Repairs of Hakalau Stream Bridge
Approximately $70,000 in capital improvement project (CIP) funding was released to design and rehabilitate the Hakalau Stream Bridge on the Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
DOT to Conduct Night-Time Runway Work at Hilo Airport in November
The work being done is rubber removal and restriping of the runway.
Hawai´i Rainfall Summary, October 2021
Rainfall totals for 2021 through the end of October were near to above average at most of the gages on the Big Island.
