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Big Island Posts Record Daily COVID Number Sunday
Hawai‘i County will continue to identify and expand testing in areas based on known or suspected clusters.
Mauna Lani Partners With Vault Health to Offer State-Trusted COVID Test
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection is the first resort to partner with a health care company in an effort to create a relatively seamless opportunity for booking a Hawai‘i vacation and obtaining a COVID-19 test through a state-trusted partner.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Starts Today
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is encouraging health care providers and the public to learn more about the effects and sources of lead exposure to children.
DOH Reports 90 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reported 90 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 14,553 since the pandemic began.
DEM Office Closed to In-Person Services Oct. 28
Department of Environmental Management Administration Office Will Be Closed To In-Person Services on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Orientations Scheduled for Habitat Housing Offering in Nanawale
Habitat for Humanity Hawai‘i Island is hosting an orientation next month for a new offering of five new two-bedroom homes in the Puna District.
DLNR Reports Increase in Hooking of Monk Seals
The DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) have concerns about a recent increase in harmful interactions between fishers and Hawaiian monk seals.
Prescription Disposal Available Today Through Drug Take-Back Initiative
Any unused medications can be disposed of today in Hilo and Kona as part of the nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: Oct. 24-30
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Oct. 24-30.
Kona Community Hospital Reports 3rd COVID-19-Related Death
A third COVID-19-related death was reported at Kona Community Hospital Friday afternoon.
Public Tips Help Reunite 2 Brothers
Community tips to authorities helped a California man find his brother on Hawaii Island after five years of no contact.
1st Circuit Court Judge to Fill Vacant Seat on Hawai‘i Supreme Court
Gov. David Ige has appointed Judge Todd W. Eddins as an associate judge on the Supreme Court, State of Hawai‘i.
Honokaʻa Transfer Station to Close For Multiple Days
The Honoka’a Transfer Station will reopen on Thursday, Oct. 29.
DOH Reports 131 New COVID Cases, 3 New Deaths
A total of 1,057 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while the state’s official death toll now stands at 209.
HPD Releases Portion of Outstanding Warrant List
This is a 25-name portion of the official list from the Hawai‘i County Police Department. Twenty-five such names are released weekly in alphabetical order.
Landowner Cited For Illegal Burning of Green Waste
The state of Hawai‘i does not allow any burning without a permit, with the exception of cooking fires. Fines range up to $10,000 daily per violation.
Hawaii Business Pivot Grant Now Open for Applications
The grant application will remain open until Nov. 23, 2020, as funds are available.
Hawai‘i Releases Preliminary COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan
Governor David Ige said the soonest such a vaccine will be available is likely at least a few months. Critical target populations will be prioritized during the first phase of distribution.
DWS Extends In-Person Appointments Through November
The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, will continue offering in-person services by appointment only through Nov. 30, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
