Hawaii Volcanoes National Park announces flight plans for November 2020.
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HVNP announces flight operations for November
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park announces flight plans for November 2020:
DPW continues to make adjustments on traffic light
The timing of a new traffic signal on Highway 11 continues to be tweaked after its activation earlier this week caused delays for commuters along the highway.
Applications open Monday for fishery/aquaculture coronavirus aid
The CARES Act now authorizes and provides appropriations to the U.S. Department of Commerce to aid qualified fisheries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three lawsuits filed against PGV
A trio of lawsuits have been filed in Hilo Circuit Court, requesting an environmental review be completed before Puna Geothermal Venture, which was partially destroyed by lava two years ago, is allowed to produce electricity.
Building code won’t meet deadline
Hawaii County is not going to meet a state-imposed deadline to revamp its building code and two county council members are prevailing upon Gov. David Ige to allow an extension.
State briefs for November 1
Hawaii inmate dies at Ariz. prison with outbreak
Roadwork on state highways
The state Department of Transportation has announced the following roadwork for today through Friday:
Puna roundabouts could face delays due to pandemic
Planned improvements at two busy intersections along Highway 130 in Puna might be delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH reports 68 new COVID-19 cases statewide, 3 additional deaths, 15 new Big Island cases
The state Department of Health reports that as of noon today, there are 68 new COVID-19 cases statewide and three additional deaths.
Nearly $1M in coke, cash and jewelry seized in Waimea drug bust
A 33-year-old Waimea man facing felony charges in a major drug bust is free on his own recognizance without posting bail.
County closes Wailea bridge for emergency repairs
Residents and motorists who frequent the Wailea area are advised that the county Department of Public Works Engineering Division is closing Kaahakini Stream Bridge for emergency repairs due to water damage compromising the bridge’s integrity and stability and creating an imminent threat of collapse.
DOH reports 94 new COVID-19 cases statewide, 14 on Big Island
The state Department of Health reports that as of noon today, there are 94 new COVID-19 cases statewide and one additional deaths.
Police seek leads on missing woman
Police are seeking the public’s help to find 24-year-old, Espernanzania “Hope” Hernandez, who was last seen in the Mountain View at about 11 a.m. Saturday.
Coffee leaf rust hits Hawaii Island
A sample of a rust fungus collected at a residence in Hilo has been tentatively identified by the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service in Hilo as coffee leaf rust.
Program created for displaced workers
The Department of Business, Economic Development &Tourism announced nonprofit organizations, the private sector and government have joined together to launch a program using federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding to support Hawaii’s economy by matching businesses with up to 650 workers who have been displaced in the current economic crisis.
‘Tiger Team’ wraps up work at vets home
Eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported Thursday on the Big Island, as cases are leveling.
Portions of North Hawaii under water conservation notice
The county Department of Water Supply was issued a water conservation notice for the following areas because of a prolonged lack of rainfall: Ahualoa to Anekona Estates — including Honokaia, Puukapu, Nienie, Waimea town, Lalamilo Farm Lots, portions of Mana Road, portions of Mamalahoa Highway (Route 19) and Waiemi Place.
Public access: Legislation in the works to allow more online participation in government
If a global pandemic can even have a silver lining, it’s this: Public access to state and local government meetings has never been easier, especially for neighbor island residents.
More than 83,000 flew to Hawaii since Oct. 15
Since the state reopened to tourism on Oct. 15, the number of trans-Pacific air arrivals has more than quadrupled the total for all of September.
Judge: Ex-CIA officer spy case too complex for speedy trial
HONOLULU — A case against a former CIA officer accused of spying for China is too complex for a trial to happen until at least September 2021, a judge ruled Thursday.