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New Hours Set at Waiʻōhinu, Ocean View Transfer Stations
The Solid Waste Division of the Department of Environmental Management will begin new operating days and hours for the Waiʻōhinu and Ocean View Transfer Stations effective Nov. 1, 2020.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: Oct. 17-23
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Oct. 17-23.
Over 1,000 Trans-Pacific Travelers Post-Tested for COVID at Kona, Hilo Airports
The number of trans-Pacific travelers arriving in Hawai‘i on Thursday as part of the state’s pre-travel coronavirus testing program was more than officials anticipated.
Runaway Teen Located
The Hawaiʻi Police Department reports that 15-year old Mary-Ann Leonard was located.
2 Lost Hikers Rescued out of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Two experienced hikers were rescued by helicopter out of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Thursday after getting lost overnight and running out of water.
DOH Reports 89 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 89 new cases of coronavirus Friday, bringing the adjusted statewide total to 13,853 since the pandemic began. One additional fatality was also reported.
Big Island Reports 21 COVID Cases, as Pre-Travel Testing Program Begins
The daily average case totals on the Big Island have hovered around 20 for the last week before the pre-travel program began.
Dry Season Subsides, Wet Season Arrives in Hawai‘i
The climate model consensus favors above-average rainfall through the wet season, with large-scale, wetter than average conditions particularly from December 2020 through April 2021.
HPD Seeks Teen Runaway
Police ask that anyone with information on her whereabouts call the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Kona Community Hospital Reports Second COVID Death
Another COVID-19-related death was reported at Kona Community Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.
Free COVID Testing Set For Ocean View on Saturday
Those who participate must wear a face covering at all times and maintain social distancing.
Trans-Pacific Travelers Arrive at Kona Airport
The first trans-Pacific travelers participating in the state’s pre-travel coronavirus testing program arrived at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole Thursday afternoon.
Blue Wave Food Distribution Set For Hilo, Kona
Hawai’i County Democrats will distribute free bags of groceries at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 in both East and West Hawai’i.
Volcano Watch: Crack Team of Geologists Measure the Koa‘e Fault System
The Koa‘e fault system connects Kīlauea’s East and Southwest Rift Zones south of the caldera.
Police Continue Search For Man Missing 3 Years
Police on the Big Island have renewed a request for a man missing since 2017.
Big Island Surpasses 1K Cases of COVID-19
The statewide total of infections now stands at 13,764 since the pandemic began.
Free COVID-19 Testing Scheduled in Pāhoa on Friday
A free drive-through testing clinic for COVID-19 will be offered to the general public on Friday.
Appliance Collection Service Reopens at Various Transfer Stations
The Solid Waste Division is reopening its appliance (White Goods) collection services at County Transfer Stations.
Hawai‘i Restaurant Cards to Arrive This Week
The card can only be used for food and non-alcoholic beverage purchases. The card will not be accepted at grocery or convenience stores or for grab-and-go prepared meals.
