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Hawaii saw its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since August with 322 infections.

The top stories from across Hawaii and around the world, as seen and heard on 'First at 4 p.m.' from Hawaii News Now — anchored by Ashley Nagaoka and Mark Carpenter.

Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner before dawn Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a stunning attempt to overturn the election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Trump in the White House.

Lawmakers were resolved to complete the Electoral College tally in a display to the country, and the world, of the nation’s enduring commitment to uphold the will of the voters and the peaceful transfer of power. They pushed through the night with tensions high and the nation’s capital on alert.

Shortly before 4 a.m. Thursday, lawmakers finished their work, confirming Biden won the election.

Vice President Mike Pence, presiding over the joint session, announced the tally, 306-232.

Violence broke out in Washington, D.C. as a mob of President Trump's supporters storm the U.S. Capitol as Congress met to certify the election results.

The top stories from across Hawaii and around the world, as seen and heard on 'First at 4 p.m.' from Hawaii News Now — anchored by Ashley Nagaoka and Mark Carpenter.

Violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.

The National Guard and state and federal police were called in for control, and the mayor of Washington imposed a rare evening curfew. One person was reported to have been shot.

Residents and staff at an Oahu retirement home are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as the state enters the next phase of its mass vaccination plan

The top stories from across Hawaii and around the world, as seen and heard on 'First at 4 p.m.' from Hawaii News Now — anchored by Ashley Nagaoka and Mark Carpenter.

Hawaii saw 124 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, pushing the statewide total for cases since the pandemic began to 22,168.

In the last 14 days, the state has seen 1,642 new cases.

Meanwhile, the positivity rate for the state is at 3.5%. In a worrying sign, it’s 4.5% on Oahu.

There were no additional fatalities reported. The death toll from the virus stands at 289.

Healthcare workers will start receiving their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine.