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Keahole Center for Sustainability to Reopen to Public Tours
Keahole Center for Sustainability, the nonprofit providing guided, public tours at NELHA’s Hawai‘i Ocean and Science Technology Park (HOST) is resuming public tours starting Nov. 18.
1,200 Acres in S. Kona Proposed to be Natural Area Reserve
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is seeking community input on designating an area in South Kona for native ecosystem protection.
Hotel Operators Responsible for Guests who Become COVID Positive New Mandate States
The 15th COVID-19 emergency proclamtion issued Monday also extends and clarifies the statewide mask mandate as agreed by all four counties and the state.
Gov Appoints New Deputy Director for Corrections
Tommy Johnson was appointed by Gov. David Ige to serve as the Deputy Director for Corrections in the Department of Public Safety, effective Nov. 16, 2020.
Mauna Lani Reboots in Time for Holiday Season
The Mauna Lani began welcoming patrons back over the weekend.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding 25-year-old Woman
Hawaiʻi Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 25-year-old woman, who was reported missing.
Community College Culinary Arts Students Help Feed Community Amid Pandemic
With more residents facing unemployment and hunger due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawai‘i Community College Culinary Arts students in Hilo are pitching in and helping prepare meals for Hawaii Island residents.
DOH Resumes COVID Reporting, Identifies 95 New Cases Monday
The department held off on reporting statistics Sunday, as it made changes to its COVID identification process.
Salvation Army to Provide Thanksgiving Meal Boxes
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands is modifying their annual Thanksgiving week holiday meals throughout Hawai‘i due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 New COVID Cases, 1 Death Reported by Civil Defense
Six new COVID-19 cases were identified on Hawai‘i Island and one person has died, officials reported Monday.
Kona Historical Society Continues ‘From the Collection’ Virtual Series
This program launched in September and highlights the Society’s archives, historic sites, and the people, places, and things in the Kona community.
Kaloko Fishpond Area to Close for Tree Trimming Work
For further information, contact the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park.
Kaiser Announces New, Free Dental Benefits For Seniors
This addition comes at no extra cost to the members and will be effective Jan. 1, 2021.
Hawai‘i Adds Trusted Partners, Grows Testing Capacity For Trans-Pacific/Interisland Travel
The state will accept COVID-19 test results from the new partners starting Tuesday, Nov. 17.
West Hawai‘i COVID Surge Shows No Signs of Slowing
The increase in cases is of even greater concern now due to the coming holidays and traditional gatherings that accompany them.
Huggo’s on the Rocks to Reopen
The company said staff will follow mandated CDC safety and sanitary guidelines.
County Building Code Update Deadline Extended
While the governor did not grant an exception, the state took the position that an emergency suspension was not necessary — instead, the individual counties were responsible for enforcement of the law.
Civil Defense Identifies 12 New COVID Cases Saturday
No free, public testing is scheduled for Sunday.
DOH Joins Various States in Founding Cannabis Regulators Association
The Hawai‘i Department of Health recently joined the newly formed Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) as a founding member.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: Nov. 14-20
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for Nov. 14-20.
