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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.
HPD Arrests Keaʻau Man on Property, Firearm Charges
On Friday, Oct. 16, shortly before 2:30 a.m., Puna Patrol officers responded to a reported active burglary of a residence on Lilikoi Drive in Kurtistown.
Syphilis Cases in Women, Newborns Increasing Annually, DOH Reports
The rate of syphilis cases in women and newborns in Hawai‘i has been increasing annually over the past four years, according to the Department of Health.
Armed, Dangerous Suspect Located, Charged With Array of Offenses
A Hilo man is facing an array of offenses after fleaing from police in a stolen vehicle and found with financial documents belonging to a 74-year-old veteran.
40 Shelter Dogs, Cats to Move to Mainland Shelters
Hawai‘i Island Humane Society (HIHS) and Aloha `Ilio Rescue are partnering with Greater Good Charities and Wings of Rescue to fly 40 shelter dogs and cats from Hawaii Island to the US mainland joining the Paws Across the Pacific initiative.
Big Island Coronavirus Testing Schedule
Free COVID-19 testing will be provided across the Big island through Oct. 24, 2020.
Interisland Travelers Can Now Avoid Quarantine Going To, From Big Island
Interisland travelers flying to and from the Big Island can now dodge two weeks in quarantine by following standard protocol announced by Hawai‘i County Tuesday.
New Grant Program to Help Hawai‘i Businesses
The program will help at least 2,500 businesses statewide, as it is funded by $25 million allocated from Hawai‘i’s portion of the CARES Act stimulus package.
