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Water Shutoff Scheduled for Portion of Ali‘i Drive Next Week
Water is scheduled to be temporarily shut off, next week, on both sides of Ali‘i Drive from Lunapule Road to Kona Sea Ridge.
10 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island Overnight
There are 10 new COVID-19 cases reported on the Big Island as of Monday, Oct. 5.
State Receives Funding for COVID Vaccination Distribution
Hawai‘i will receive nearly $800,000 in new funding for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness, lawmakers announced this morning.
32 COVID-Related Deaths Reported as of Sunday
Two COVID-related deaths have been reported at Life Care Center in Hilo, bringing Hawai‘i County’s death toll to 32.
West Hawai‘i Community Health Center Earns Award
This recognition ranks the medical center among the top 30% of health centers in the nation for best overall clinical performance.
Millions Available to Support Child Care in Hawai‘i
The goal of the new program is to provide regulated child care providers or A+ providers in Hawai‘i with one-time, flexible funding to ensure the continuity of their operations.
HPD Releases 25 Names on Big Island Outstanding Warrant List
Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.
Funds Coming to Revitalize Isaac Hale Beach Park
The funding will be utilized for park-related infrastructure to assist with Puna’s recovery.
Clusters Push Big Island COVID Case Count North of 800
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 70 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 12,804 since the pandemic began.
HPD Targeting ‘Distracted Drivers’ This Week
Distracted driving includes several activities, namely texting, making phone calls, or paying attention to anything other than the road in front of you.
Civil Defense Identifies 15 More COVID Cases Sunday
The tally comes one day after the largest single-day jump in positive cases on the Big Island since the pandemic began when 43 new cases were identified on Saturday alone.
COVID-19 Testing Clinics Scheduled Daily This Week
Hawai‘i County has free COVID-19 testing clinics scheduled around the island all next week.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled in South Hilo
The Department of Water Supply will conduct a fire hydrant flow test along Rainbow Drive in South Hilo on Oct. 14.
Parker Ranch to Build New Homes for Working Cowboys
Parker Ranch, Inc., will be building 10 to 12 new homes for working cowboys in its Livestock Division over the next two years.
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Honor of Fire Prevention Week
Gov. David Ige has ordered the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag be flown at half-staff on Sunday for Fire Prevention Week.
Final Paving of Ainaloa Roundabout Scheduled Next Week
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will be closing a single lane of Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road (Route 130) at its intersection with Ainaloa Boulevard for the final paving of the Ainaloa Roundabout.
DOH Reports 133 New COVID-19 Cases, 11 Deaths
The Department of Health has reported 133 new COVID-19 cases statewide with 11 deaths on O‘ahu.
New COVID-19 Cases in Hawai‘i County Jump to 43
New COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i County have spiked to 43 overnight.
Hawai‘i Children and Youth Day to be Held Virtually
The 27th annual Hawai‘i Children and Youth Day (CYD), normally held in Honolulu, can be enjoyed statewide as a virtual event this weekend.
