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Civil Defense Reports 4 New COVID Cases
There are four new COVID-19 cases reported on the Big Island according to Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency this morning.
Four Big Island Legislators to Chair House Committees
Representatives Nakashima, Tarnas, Lowen, and Onishi will chair a committee in the upcoming legislative session.
Big Island Tops 1,400 Cases of COVID
The statewide average for new daily cases stands at 109, with a 2.4% test positivity rate.
‘How to Gather, For Real’
While the new guidelines help make gatherings safer, it is important to remember that virtual celebrations still pose the lowest risk for spread.
Civil Defense Reports 19 New Cases, as COVID Uptick in West Hawai‘i Continues
Ten individuals are currently hospitalized islandwide as a result of COVID-19.
Hawaiʻi’s Safe Travel Program is Luring Tourists Back, But Very Slowly
During the first 23 days of the Safe Travel Program, 144,896 trans-Pacific travelers have arrived in Hawai’i for an average of 6,300 per day.
Brown Bag Talk Series: How to Provide Meaningful Feedback
The non-profit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center will host a free talk on Nov. 19 as part of their “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series.
DOH Reports 128 New COVID Cases, 1 Death Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 128 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 15,819.
Civil Defense Reports 11 New COVID Cases on Big Island
Eleven new COVID-19 cases have been reported on Hawai‘i Island as of Saturday, according to Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.
Puakō Boat Ramp to Reopen Monday
Puakō Boat Ramp is set to reopen on Nov. 9 after being closed for several months.
Big Island Road Closures, Nov. 7 to Nov. 13
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
First International Flight Arrives Under Safe Travels Program
The arrival of 64 travelers to Oahu from Japan Friday marked the return of international travel to Hawai‘i after several months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HPD Seeks Public Assistance in Storage Theft Investigation
On Nov. 4, 2020, at approximately 9:05 a.m., South Kohala Patrol officers responded to a report of a storage unit break-in located at Waimea Self Storage.
HPD Continue Search For Kaʻū Man Missing Nearly 1 Year
Baird was last seen in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision on Nov. 30, 2019.
HPD Body Cameras Near Rollout After Months of Delay
Starting next week, Hawai‘i Police Department will join the rest of the state in equipping its law enforcement officers with body-worn cameras (BWC).
Free Drive-Through COVID Testing Scheduled on Saturday
Free drive-through COVID-19 testing will be provided on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Unveils New Wayfinding Signs
Visitors who explore the summit of Kīlauea can now learn about the dramatic 2018 eruption and navigate their way between destinations on the volcano with the help of new informative wayfinding signs.
Big Island Outstanding Warrants: Nov. 6, 2020
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly report of outstanding warrants.
Gov Announces New Deputy Director for Public Safety Department
Jordan Lowe has been appointed to serve as the Deputy Director for Law Enforcement in the Department of Public Safety.
