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Hawai‘i House Announces Leadership, Committee Chairs
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives has named its leadership, as well as appointed chairpersons to all committees.
Volcano Watch: Innovative Monitoring of Kīlauea’s Summit Water Lake
The water surface is a mosaic in constant motion, a scene that changes by the minute and hour.
October Rainfall Summary
The first month of the October through April Hawaiian Islands wet season produced a below-average amount of trade wind days over the island chain.
Property Tax Reductions in Play Through Affordable Rental Program
A reduction in property taxes is on the table for some Big Island property owners.
DOH Reports 100 New Cases of COVID Thursday
A total of 1,138 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection.
Plans to Repair Ka‘ahakini Stream Bridge Unknown
There are currently no plans to restore the Ka‘ahakini Stream Bridge, which was deemed structurally deficient by state and local officials last week.
S. Kohala District Courtroom to Temporarily Close Due to Staff Shortage
The South Kohala District Court courtroom will be temporarily closing beginning Dec. 1 for all court hearings due to a shortage of courtroom staff.
Boys & Girls Club Provides 130K Meals Throughout COVID Pandemic
The Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island announced this morning it will be able to continue serving community meals into November.
Big Island to Change Pre-Travel Testing Model, Administer Fewer Second Tests
Kim acknowledged the transition will leave the county more open to outside infection from the virus, but added the Big Island’s program is still the strongest of any statewide.
DOH Reports 156 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 156 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, raising the statewide total to 15,473 since the pandemic began. No new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
AP Calls Michigan For Biden, Bringing Him One State Shy of Presidency
Wednesday has been a moving day for presidential challenger Joe Biden, who according to several official counts now stands one state away from claiming the United States presidency.
Kamuela Man Nabbed For Identity Theft, Array of Related Charges
On the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 3, South Kohala Patrol officers responded to a report of items stolen from within a vehicle parked fronting a residence in the Waimea area.
HPD Continues Search For Juvenile Runaway
The 14-year-old reportedly left the Salvation Army Interim Home in Kailua-Kona on Oct. 8, 2020, at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Hilo Man Charged With Kidnapping, Sexual Assault
Police contacted a 20-year-old female who reported that she met with a male she had been communicating with via the internet
Biden Beats Trump In Hawai‘i, Election Still Up For Grabs
Former Vice President Joe Biden drubbed incumbent Donald Trump in Hawai‘i’s General Election, earning the state’s four electoral votes.
Hawai‘i Incumbents, Favored Newcomers Post Strong Showing on Election Day
Early results showed most incumbents for Hawai‘i County’s leadership positions in the House of Representatives would keep their seats.
Final Printout Shows Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder Winner of District 5 Seat
Two Hawai‘i County Council seats were to be decided by the general election. As of late Tuesday night, one was in the books while another was still being decided.
Incumbents in State House to Keep Seats, Final Printout Shows
Initial election results for the state were delayed several hours due to huge voter turnout to the polls on Election Day with final ballots being cast on O‘ahu after 11 p.m.
