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14 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on the Big Island
Fourteen new COVID-19 cases have been reported on the Big Island as of Tuesday, Oct. 6.
COVID Drive-Through Testing Postponed in Honoka‘a, Waimea
COVID-19 drive-testing clinics scheduled in Honoka‘a and Waimea this week are posponed until further notice.
Watch: University of Nations Kona Provides Update on COVID-19 Cluster on Campus
University of Nations in Kona (UofNK) spoke with Big Island Now reporter Tiffany DeMasters about the current conditions on campus after a COVID-19 cluster was identified last week.
Coast Guard to Test Unmanned Surface Vehicles off Hawaiian Shores
This evaluation will examine each vessel’s ability to provide persistent maritime domain awareness, especially in remote ocean areas.
HPD Seeking Juvenile Runaway
Kaniho was last seen in the Keaʻau Hawai‘i Paradise Park area on Sept. 20, 2020.
Conservationists Move to Protect ‘Alalā
ʻAlalā have been rare for much of the 20th century, with fewer than 100 birds remaining in the wild by the 1960s.
DOH Reports 52 New Cases of COVID Monday
Ten cases were identified on the Big Island Monday, where 181 cases remain active.
Water Shutoff Scheduled for Portion of Ali‘i Drive Next Week
Water is scheduled to be temporarily shut off, next week, on both sides of Ali‘i Drive from Lunapule Road to Kona Sea Ridge.
10 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island Overnight
There are 10 new COVID-19 cases reported on the Big Island as of Monday, Oct. 5.
State Receives Funding for COVID Vaccination Distribution
Hawai‘i will receive nearly $800,000 in new funding for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness, lawmakers announced this morning.
32 COVID-Related Deaths Reported as of Sunday
Two COVID-related deaths have been reported at Life Care Center in Hilo, bringing Hawai‘i County’s death toll to 32.
West Hawai‘i Community Health Center Earns Award
This recognition ranks the medical center among the top 30% of health centers in the nation for best overall clinical performance.
Millions Available to Support Child Care in Hawai‘i
The goal of the new program is to provide regulated child care providers or A+ providers in Hawai‘i with one-time, flexible funding to ensure the continuity of their operations.
HPD Releases 25 Names on Big Island Outstanding Warrant List
Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.
Funds Coming to Revitalize Isaac Hale Beach Park
The funding will be utilized for park-related infrastructure to assist with Puna’s recovery.
Clusters Push Big Island COVID Case Count North of 800
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 70 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 12,804 since the pandemic began.
HPD Targeting ‘Distracted Drivers’ This Week
Distracted driving includes several activities, namely texting, making phone calls, or paying attention to anything other than the road in front of you.
Civil Defense Identifies 15 More COVID Cases Sunday
The tally comes one day after the largest single-day jump in positive cases on the Big Island since the pandemic began when 43 new cases were identified on Saturday alone.
COVID-19 Testing Clinics Scheduled Daily This Week
Hawai‘i County has free COVID-19 testing clinics scheduled around the island all next week.
