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West Hawai‘i Wahine Post Strong Showing in 2020 Primary
Women stole the show in West Hawai‘i Primary Elections Saturday night.
Full List of Big Island Primary Election Results
Hawai‘i voted Saturday — or several days before via mail-in balloting, the state’s first such endeavor — for statewide and county offices in the 2020 Primary Elections.
DOH Reports 152 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Sunday reported 152 news cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3,498 cases since testing began in late February.
Waltjen Captures Job as Hawai‘i County’s Top Prosecutor
Kelden Braun Akoni Waltjen will be Hawai‘i County’s next Prosecuting Attorney after narrowly avoiding a runoff during Saturday’s primary election.
2 More OCCC Inmates Test Postive for COVID-19
Two more O‘ahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) inmates tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday evening.
County Council Incumbents to Keep Their Seats, Early Counts Show
Early counts in this evening’s primary election show that Hawaii County Council incumbents are keeping their seats.
Kahele Wins Democratic Primary, Moves On to General Election
Sen. Kai Kahele wins Democratic primary for Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District seat and will move on to the general election in November.
Early Results Show Mitch Roth in Lead for Hawai‘i County Mayor
Mitch Roth took a commanding lead in the race for Hawai‘i County Mayor early on Saturday with incumbent Harry Kim trailing in third.
Another Record Daily Count of COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports another record daily count of COVID-19 cases of 231, including a fatality as a result of the virus.
Restrictions Remain in Place After Felled Tree Damages Water Pump Station
Water restrictions remain in place for South Hilo customers after a felled tree damaged a water pumping station on Thursday afternoon.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: Aug. 8-14
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Aug. 8-14.
Judiciary Postpones Jury Trials Another Month as COVID-19 Cases Surge
The Office of the Public Defender plans to file motions to dismiss cases as the continued postponement of jury trials is in violation of their clients’ speedy trial rights.
OCCC Inmate Tests Positive for COVID-19
A new inmate at O‘ahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) tested positive for COVID-19, officials confirmed Friday afternoon.
O‘ahu Public Schools Will Start Fall Semester With Distance Learning
Public schools on O‘ahu will start the 2020-21 school year with distance learning for the first four weeks, Ige announced during a press conference this afternoon.
Police Search for Missing Teenager
Police ask anyone who may have information on Duarte’s whereabouts to contact the department immediately.
Hope for Families Event in Hilo Saturday
Part of a series of statewide events, Festival of Hope for Families helps provide needed supplies, resources, and family-friendly activities to those in need during the pandemic crisis.
Stimulus Package Talks Collapse in Washington
Unemployment figures remain in the double-digits nationwide and millions could face poverty or homelessness if a new aid package isn’t reached.
DOH Reports 201 New Coronavirus Cases, Two Deaths on Friday
Hawai‘i reported 201 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, along with two coronavirus-related deaths.
