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Construction Begins for Villages of Laʻi ʻŌpua Rentals
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) has broken ground on the vertical construction of 60 homes within the Villages of Laʻi ʻŌpua in Kealakehe for the Department’s second Rent-With-Option-To-Purchase project.
County to Receive Federal Funding for Repairs After Hurricane Lane
Hawai‘i County will receive $2,246,668.50 in new federal funding to repair Old Māmalahoa Highway after severe flood damage from Hurricane Lane in 2018.
UH Community Colleges Extend Admissions Deadline
There’s still time to enroll for those interested in community college somewhere in the Hawaiian Islands.
Coldwell Banker Conducting Big Island Food Drive
Supporters are asked to drop off non-perishable items including canned goods, rice, and any other packaged food materials.
Kaua‘i Mayor Proposes Rule to Temporarily Opt Out of State’s Pre-Travel Testing Program
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami has submitted a proposal to Gov. David Ige requesting a temporary pause to the Garden Island’s participation in the state’s Safe Travels pre-travel testing program.
Keawe-Wailuku Bridge to Close for Repainting
The Department of Public Works will begin work on the Keawe-Wailuku Bridge on Dec. 1-4, weather conditions permitting.
Free COVID Drive-Through Testing Scheduled at Kea‘au High School
Free drive-through COVID-19 testing will be provided at Kea‘au High School in Puna on Nov. 28 from 1-5 p.m.
Pandemic Continues to Ravage Hawai‘i Tourism Numbers
During October 2020, a total of 76,613 visitors traveled to Hawai‘i by air service, compared to 796,191 visitors who came by air service and cruise ships in October 2019.
Authorities Continue Search for Missing Honaunau Man
Hawaiʻi Police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating Lester Keala Lorenz, of Honaunau.
DWS Extends In-Person Appointment Only Policy
The Department of Water Supply (DWS), will continue offering in-person services by appointment only through Dec. 31, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Federal Jury Finds Kaneohe Man Guilty of Attempting to Entice a Minor
A Kaneohe man was found guilty by a federal jury for attempting to entice a minor.
Kaua‘i Reports First COVID Death On Island
The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported the county’s first on-island fatality from COVID-19 on Monday.
Trans-Pacific Travel Changes in Effect Tuesday
The policy change means that test results will not be accepted once a traveler arrives in Hawai‘i.
Queens’ Marketplace Adjusts to Carry on Holiday Traditions
The 2020 holiday festivities kicked off Monday, Nov. 23 at Queens’ MarketPlace.
No COVID-Positive Patients at HMC for First Time Since July
For the first time in several months, zero COVID-positive patients are hospitalized at Hilo Medical Center, officials announced this afternoon.
Flash Flood Watch Issued For Several Big Island Districts
All residents in flood-prone areas are asked to remain alert for flooding conditions.
Wanted Kona Man Arrested After Foot Pursuit in Ocean View
A wanted Kailua-Kona man was found in Kau and taken into custody after being found with methamphetamine, marijuana and various narcotic paraphernalia.
