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Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area Closed for Vector Treatment
Plan travel through this area with the knowledge that the public restrooms and amenities at this park will not be available during this timeframe.
UI Benefits to Increase by $300 For Eligible Claimants Over Six-Week Period
The program will pay $300 a week to all eligible claimants that have a weekly benefit amount of $100 or more in unemployment insurance benefits.
Hawai‘i’s Return to Tourism: Just How Realistic is the Plan?
The Big Island’s tourism industry expected to hear news from Gov. David Ige last week that the state had a plan to reopen to tourism by mid-October. Expectations as to how effective that plan may prove to be are harder to define.
Appointment Only In-Person Services at DOW Extended Through October
Department of Water Supply Extends Appointment Only In-Person Services Through October 30.
Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area to Close for Vector Treatment
The Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area, formerly the Mauna Kea Recreation Area, will be closed on Oct. 6.
DOH Reports 63 New COVID Cases Tuesday
The statewide total of cases reported since the pandemic began now stands at 11,522.
Mass COVID-19 Testing Comes to Kulani Correctional Facility
Mass COVID-19 testing will continue at Kulani Correctional Facility (KCF) in Hilo as well as Halawa Correctional Facility (HCF) on O‘ahu.
17 People Hospitalized for COVID at HMC
Seventeen people are being treated for COVID-19 at Hilo Medical Center as of Tuesday morning.
Kamehameha Schools Preschool Student Tests Positive for COVID
A Kamehameha Schools Pāhoa Preschool student has tested positive for COVID-19.
Civil Defense Reports Another Death at Hilo Veterans Home
Another COVID-19-related death was reported at Hilo’s veterans home, bringing the death toll to 26.
Ka‘alualu Brush Fire 100% Contained
A brush fire that scorched 3,500 acres in Kau is 100% contained and South Point Road is now open to all traffic.
Big Island Free COVID Testing Sessions Announced
No insurance is necessary to be tested, but bring your insurance card if you have one. There is no co-pay due for the individuals being tested.
Road Closed After Telephone Pole Falls Across Portion of Ali‘i Drive
A portion of Ali‘i Drive is closed due to a downed telephone pole.
Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week Puts Ocean Goers on Alert
According to the Hawai‘i Department of Health, state residents comprised all but one of the nine fatal ocean drownings in Hawai‘i since April, compared to only four of the 14 fatal drownings from January through March, the pre-lockdown period.
VA, HIEMA Reports Indicate Bad Practices, Procedures at Veterans Home
Staff was trained on COVID protocols, but no follow-up was conducted to ensure policies were being followed, according to the reports.
N. Hawaiʻi Community Hospital to Host Weekly Walks Every Tuesday
Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital and the Native Hawaiian Health Program are joining forces to host a weekly walk every Tuesdays.
New Cases of COVID Push Downward, as DOH Identifies 56 Monday
The statewide total now stands at 11,459.
CIP Funds Released for Track Improvements at Kealakehe High
Capital Improvement Project funds have been released for Kealakehe High School’s track improvements.
Death Toll at Hilo Veterans Home Rises Again
Seven new cases of COVID-19 were identified on Hawai‘i Island Monday. Eighteen people are currently hospitalized as a result of the virus.
