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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.
Big Island Reports 29 New Coronavirus Cases Thursday
Three new coronavirus-related deaths were also reported across all islands.
Hawai‘i to Receive $1.9 Mil for Small-Scale Agriculture
More than $419,000 will be allocated to the Big Island through funding provided by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase the quality and quantity of locally grown foods.
DLIR Launches Adjudication Unit for Unemployment Insurance Claims
One-hundred trained adjudicators will help the Hawai‘i State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) process the backlog of unemployment claims.
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historic Park to Increase Public Access
Starting Monday, Oct. 26, the park will reopen and resume entrance station and fee collection activities, visitor center parking lot and visitors services along the breezeway in front of the amphitheater.
Honoka’a Paving Project Begins Today
The project is estimated to be completed in February 2021, weather and construction conditions permitting.
County Readjusting Post COVID Test Program
Hawai‘i County is currently looking at offering its post-arrival COVID-19 rapid anitgen test to trans-Pacific travelers four days after arrival on the island instead of the day they fly in.
Diagnostic Labs Now Listed as Trusted Partner for COVID Testing
The State of Hawai‘i has added Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS) to the list of eight other trusted testing partners for inter-county travel.
Hawai‘i COVID-Related Death Toll Tops 200
A total of 78 new cases of coronavirus were also identified Wednesday, bringing the total across all counties to 14,233.
