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Revitalize Puna Community Activation Event Set For October
These community activations kickoff 90-day action cycles involving Resilience Capacity Areas and Action Teams that are overseeing community-based actions as part of implementation of the Kīlauea Recovery and Resilience Plan.
DOH Reports Downward Trend of COVID-19 Cases 2 Days in a Row
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 280 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 76,191. No new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
US Visitors Willing to Pay More for Authentic, Sustainable Experience, Study Shows
US visitors to the Hawaiian Islands are willing to pay more for an authentic and sustainable experience, a new study from the University of Hawaiʻi shows.
DOT Bumps Weight Limit for Vehicles on Kolekole Bridge
Staff will be stationed at the bridge to ensure load compliance as work continues on the longer-term repairs.
Red Flag Warning Issued for Kona, South Kohala
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a red flag warning for Kona and South Kohala, which remains in effect till Monday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m.
New Grant to Help BISAC with Rural Wellness Hub Services
The Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC) received a $15,000 grant from Hawaiian Electric to assist with providing services at their Rural Wellness Hubs.
59 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 431 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 75,911.
HDOT Schedules Emergency Repairs for East Hawaiʻi Bridge
An East Hawaiʻi bridge will be reduced to one lane all day for emergency repairs.
Hele-On Rerouted Due to Abrupt Closure of East Hawaiʻi Bridge
Check the twitter account: https://twitter.com/heleonbus or website: www.heleonbus.org for updated information.
FEMA Providing Assistance for COVID-19 Related Funeral Expenses
Registration and resources can be found at FEMA.gov.
Water Notice
Should you experience any unusual problems during or after the flushing period, call Mr. Carl Nishimura, District Supervisor, at (808) 961-8790.
Salvation Army Starts Giving Season 100 Days Before Christmas
Visit SalvationArmyUSA.org to donate or learn more about how to help this holiday season.
Zonta Club Presentation on the Legislature’s Public Access Room
To get the Zoom link for the free presentation, visit www.zontahilo.org.
Donkey Mill Art Center Events Focus on the Art of Kapa
Registration is required to participate in either event; there is a suggested donation of $5 for the curator tour. Visit donkeymillartcenter.org or call 808.322.3362 to reserve your space.
474 New Cases
The state’s two-week average is now 491 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 5.9%.
Makea Stream Temporary Bridge
If there are any questions or concerns, contact Isemoto Contracting Co., Ltd. at 935-7194 or Sherise Kanaʻe-Kāne at 961-8499.
Public Meeting on Telescope Decommissioning
The Hōkū Keʻa decommissioning DEA notice for accepting public comments (PDF) was posted on September 9.
Pair Indicted on Armed Robbery of Illegal Game Room, Drug and Weapons Offenses
An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Military Convoy on Big Island Sunday
Motorists are advised to use caution, as convoy speeds are slower than normal speed limits.
AARP Hawai`i Kūpuna to Host Booster Shot Information Session
Kūpuna can get the latest information on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and ask questions of State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble at a free telephone forum sponsored by AARP Hawai`i next week.
