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AP Calls Michigan For Biden, Bringing Him One State Shy of Presidency
Wednesday has been a moving day for presidential challenger Joe Biden, who according to several official counts now stands one state away from claiming the United States presidency.
Kamuela Man Nabbed For Identity Theft, Array of Related Charges
On the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 3, South Kohala Patrol officers responded to a report of items stolen from within a vehicle parked fronting a residence in the Waimea area.
HPD Continues Search For Juvenile Runaway
The 14-year-old reportedly left the Salvation Army Interim Home in Kailua-Kona on Oct. 8, 2020, at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Hilo Man Charged With Kidnapping, Sexual Assault
Police contacted a 20-year-old female who reported that she met with a male she had been communicating with via the internet
Biden Beats Trump In Hawai‘i, Election Still Up For Grabs
Former Vice President Joe Biden drubbed incumbent Donald Trump in Hawai‘i’s General Election, earning the state’s four electoral votes.
Hawai‘i Incumbents, Favored Newcomers Post Strong Showing on Election Day
Early results showed most incumbents for Hawai‘i County’s leadership positions in the House of Representatives would keep their seats.
Final Printout Shows Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder Winner of District 5 Seat
Two Hawai‘i County Council seats were to be decided by the general election. As of late Tuesday night, one was in the books while another was still being decided.
Incumbents in State House to Keep Seats, Final Printout Shows
Initial election results for the state were delayed several hours due to huge voter turnout to the polls on Election Day with final ballots being cast on O‘ahu after 11 p.m.
Mass Voter Turnout Delays Hawai‘i Election Results
Adding to Hawai‘i’s timing issues appears to be the factor of voter turnout at polling places, where long lines persisted beyond 7 p.m. Tuesday evening.
1,400 Customers Without Power in South Kona
Approximately 1,406 Hawaiian Electric customers are without power in the Kealakekua and Captain Cook areas.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Hilo Teen
Hawaiʻi Police are searching for a 13-year-old Hilo girl who has been reported as a runaway.
Election Scams Present in Several Ways
In all of these cases, sharing your personally identifiable information (PII) and/or credit card number can open you up to the risk of fraudulent charges and even future identity theft.
National Park Seeks Public Input on Quarry Firing Range Cleanup
The QFR site is located on the southeast flank of Mauna Loa volcano on the Island of Hawai‘i, approximately 10 miles south of park headquarters.
Hilo Man Charged in Murder Investigation
An autopsy was performed Monday morning, which concluded that Buffett died as a result of a stab wound to the chest. The manner of death was ruled homicide.
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.
