The current forecast shows it strengthening into a hurricane Monday.

The results in Hawaii's first mail-in election came on a night when the state was also celebrating a significant boost in turnout.

Harry Kim has held the role of Hawaii Island Mayor from 2000 to 2008, then again from 2016 to present. He was seeking a fourth term.

The non-partisan Dist. I race requires a 50% plus one vote majority to win outright, and Tupola’s lead would appear to be insurmountable.

Oahu voters are electing a new city prosecutor this year to replace Keith Kaneshiro, who is the target in a federal corruption probe.