HPD Sworn Employee Stationed in Puna Tests Positive for COVID-19
A Hawai‘i Police officer stationed in the Puna District has tested positive for COVID-19.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled in North Kona
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test along Waena Oihana Loop between the hours of 1-2:00 a.m. on October 22, 2020.
KHS Selling Trucker Hats in Effort to Raise Funds
The Kona Historical Society (KHS) is selling trucker hats to raise funds to support the organization’s education and preservation efforts.
Listen: Leaders at Life Care Center of Hilo Discuss COVID Outbreak
Leaders at Life Care Center of Hilo spoke with Big Island Now over Zoom Tuesday about the current conditions at the facility since a COVID-19 outbreak was identified in late September.
All Counties to Partake in Pre-Travel Testing Program, Big Island Opts Out of Interisland Travel
The governor said he is also exploring a pre-travel testing program with Japan and will be speaking with Japanese authorities about the process Tuesday afternoon.
DOH Reports 62 New Cases of COVID Statewide, 21 on Big Island
Another four COVID-related deaths were also reported Tuesday, three on O‘ahu and one on Maui.
First Hawaiian Bank to Reopen 2 Branches on Big Island
First Hawaiian Bank (FHB) will reopen four additional branches next week – two branches on Hawai‘i Island and one each on Maui and Kaua‘i – that were temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The damage related to cybercrime is projected to hit $6 trillion annually by 2021.
Big Island Coronavirus Tally Spikes After One Day in Single Digits
Hawai‘i County’s reprieve from double-digit coronavirus case counts was shortlived, as Civil Defense reported another 21 cases Tuesday morning.
Big Island Hospitals Release Daily COVID-19 Stats
As of Monday, Oct. 12, there are currently eight COVID-positive patients being treated at HMC — one in ICU and seven in COVID Unit.
Watch: University of Nations Provides Followup on Campus COVID Cluster
University of Nations in Kona officials spoke to Big Island Now on Monday to provide an update on the COVID-19 cluster, which was identified on and off-campus a couple weeks ago.
DOH Reports 42 New Cases of COVID, 5 on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Monday reported 42 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 953.
Queen of Makaha Coming to Aloha Theatre
The show is performed in a blend of Pidgin and English, and requires a strong understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture from all volunteers involved.
DOE Grab-And-Go Meal Program Extended Through December
The Hawai‘i DOE’s Grab-and-Go meal program offers any student, ages 18 or younger, nutritious meals for breakfast and lunch. Parents or guardians simply pick up meals curbside to take home.
Big Island COVID Positives Curb Monday
Public testing will be held Monday in Kona and Tuesday in Hilo.
Public Comment Open for 2 More Weeks on Proposed Teaching Telescope
The public has two more weeks to participate in a virtual open house by University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo to learn about the university’s proposed 28-inch educational telescope at Halepōhaku.
Hawaiʻi County Seat Open on UH Board of Regents
The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) of the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents is now accepting applications for three seats on the Board of Regents.
Widespread Testing at University of Nations Yields Total of 9 COVID Cases
Nine COVID-19 cases were identified during widespread testing at the University of Nations in Kona (UoNK).
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