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91 New COVID Cases, 2 Deaths Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 91 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 14,156 since the pandemic began. Two new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
No Injuries Reported in Honoka‘a Green Waste Fire
No injuries were reported after Hawai‘i fire crews extinguished a green waste fire in Honoka‘a this morning.
COVID Cluster Identified in Ocean View
A cluster of COVID-19 cases was identified during a drive-through testing clinic in Ocean View over the weekend.
Zero Active COVID-19 Cases Reported at University of Nations
The University of Nations in Kona (UoNK) announced Monday evening that they had zero active COVID-19 cases among staff or student body.
Missing, Endangered Keaʻau Woman Found
A Keaʻau woman who was reported as missing and endangered on Oct. 18 has been found.
Tsunami Advisory Canceled
A tsunami advisory issued this afternoon for the Hawaiian Islands has been canceled.
Tsunami Warning Issued For Big Island, State
All beaches and low-lying coastal areas are at risk and will be closed for the remainder of today.
DOH Releases Updated Guidance for Schools Based on New COVID Thresholds
The Hawai‘i Department of Health released updated COVID-19 guidance for schools based on the new reopening thresholds.
State, Private-Sector Partner to Double Food Bucks to Help Families, Local Agriculture
The State of Hawai‘i will match a donation of half a million dollars from a hui of private-sector organizations toward the DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks program.
HPD Seeks Hilo Man Missing For Months
Authorities on the Big Island continue to search for a man missing since March of this year.
Civil Defense Identifies 7 New Cases of COVID-19
Preventive measures of wearing face coverings in public, social distancing, and limiting gathering sizes are all mandated and will be enforced by HPD.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing, Endangered Woman
Hawaiʻi Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Keaʻau woman.
UH Campuses See Slight Decline in Enrollment Statewide
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is the only university campus to see declines in enrollment over this fall semester.
Realtor Organization Donates PPE to Big Island Schools
Each year, Hawai‘i REALTORS hosts an annual RAD event to assist schools in need.
Hawai‘i’s COVID Total Tops 14,000 Since Pandemic Began
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 83 new cases of coronavirus Sunday.
DWS to Conduct Flow Testing in West Hawai‘i
The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.
Upgrades Coming to East Hawai’i Cultural Center
Like most organizations in East Hawai’i, EHCC has faced financial setbacks and is working hard to reinvent its programming to serve the community safely during the pandemic.
