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Over 80K Ballots Received in Hawai‘i County as of Election Day
More than 80,000 ballots have been cast in Hawai‘i County for this year’s General Election as of Monday afternoon.
KCH Reports Second-Highest Number of COVID Hospitalizations Statewide
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) currently has the second-highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide behind Queen’s Medical Center, officials confirmed this afternoon.
Civil Defense Reports 4 New COVID Cases on Big Island
Free testing that is also open to the public will continue islandwide.
State Seeking More Pre-Travel Testing Partners
Hawaiʻi is searching for additional trusted testing partners for domestic transpacific travel as part of the state’s pre-travel testing program.
Federal Funding Available to Hawai‘i Fisheries Impacted by Pandemic
Millions of dollars in CARES Act funds have been allocated to aid eligible Hawai‘i fishery sectors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
SBDC-Hilo Offering Social Media Webinar Series in Hilo in November
Each of the class topics was developed based on feedback from an SBDC survey of local business owners.
Typhoon Goni Slams Into Philippines
Sustained winds of 140 mph, with gusts reaching upward of 175 mph, wreaked havoc across a heavily-populated swath of the country that included several provinces.
HDOT Installs Connected Vehicle Sensors in East Hawai‘i
Installation of connected vehicle sensors on the remaining 14 state-owned traffic signals in West Hawai‘i is anticipated to be complete in late November.
Walmart Expands Express Delivery Hours at Hawai‘i Stores
Walmart’s Express Delivery provides customers the option to have deliveries made in under two hours.
Big Island Hits 1,300 Confirmed COVID Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 83 new cases of coronavirus Sunday, raising the statewide total to 15,154 since the pandemic began.
Hawai‘i County Council Requests Extension to Update Building Code
As of Sunday, the revised building codes are still in development and have not been released for public review.
Hilo Man Arrested Following Murder Investigation
Shortly after 1 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers responded to the Val Hala Apartment Complex, located on Pu‘ueo Street in Hilo, for a report of a female who had been stabbed within her apartment.
How to Apply for Kamehameha Schools Preschool Program
Applications for Kamehameha Schools Preschool Program will be available starting Nov. 1 for the 2021-22 school year.
DOH Reports 68 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 68 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 15,071.
Expanded COVID-19 Dashboard Launches Monday
Hawai‘i’s Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH) will launch an expanded COVID-19 dashboard on Monday, Nov. 2, at 3 p.m.
DLNR to Host Virtual Meetings on Herbivore Management, Coral Reef Protection
The DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) is holding a series of virtual scoping meetings to compile community input on increasing the management of key herbivores on Hawaii’s coral reef.
HVNP Announces Flight Operations for November
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight plans for November 2020.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: Oct. 31-Nov. 6
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Oct. 31-Nov. 6.
Ka‘ahakini Stream Bridge Closed Due to Threat of Collapse
The Ka‘ahakini Stream Bridge is closed for repairs effective immediately as the removal of sediment and gravel around the abutment has compromised the structure’s stability.
