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498 New Cases Reported Monday
The state Department of Health reported 498 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 232,008. No new fatalities were reported.
Power Outage Reported in Umauma Area
Approximately 1,365 Hawaiian Electric customers are without power in the Umauma area as of 7:20 a.m.
Libraries to Observe Presidents Day Holiday
In observance of Presidents Day, all state public libraries and library support offices will be closed Feb. 19-21.
Feeling Chilly? You Should, But it’s Not Quite Record Cold Out There
It’s mid-February, so spring hasn’t quite sprung — there’s still at least a few more weeks of winter left. And people in East Hawai‘i are feeling the season.
Zonta Club Announces Open Applications For 2022 Awards, Scholarships
The Zonta Club of Hilo wants to support women in their career endeavors and is offering assistance through several different awards and scholarships.
The Greening of Wahiawā: UH Professor Turns Environmentally-Friendly Dream Into Reality
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa professor and several others recently lent a hand to a civic club on O’ahu in an effort to reforest the area surrounding a sacred monument.
Kaiser Offers Scholarships to Help Students Pursue Health Care Careers
Graduating Hawai’i high school seniors who want to pursue a career in the health care industry can get some help from Kaiser Permanente to further their education.
Hawaiʻi Phones Capture Data in Tonga Volcano Blast
The explosion of an volcano in mid-January in the island nation of Tonga was “heard” around the globe.
Benanua Named QNHCH Employee of The Year
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital in Waimea recently honored a long-time employee with a special award.
State Reports 532 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 532 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 231,510. Four new fatalities were reported.
Kona Lawmakers Hosting Talk Story Session
Come talk about Big Island issues with Kona’s state and county representatives.
Navy Responds to Red Hill Controversy: We Will Continue to Comply With Probe
A day after Hawaii’s Congressional delegation announced plans to introduce legislation to shut down Red Hill, the Navy said it is complying with all investigative matters pertaining to the fuel leak that affected resident area drinking waters.
Kona Commons Hosts ‘Phases’ Night Market Feb. 18
Hana Like Home Market will hold its first “Phases” Night Market in Kona on Friday, Feb. 18 from 4-9 p.m. at Kona Commons Shopping Center.
11 Deaths, 740 New COVID Cases Reported Saturday
The state Department of Health reported 740 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 230,978. Eleven new fatalities were reported.
Hawai‘i Island Weekly Lane Closures: Feb.12-18
The state Department of Transportation announced its weekly land closures for the week of Feb. 12-18.
Limited Visitors Allowed at Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital
Effective, Monday, Feb. 14, one screened visitor with proof of vaccination will be allowed to visit at Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital.
Honolulu Woman Sentenced to 90 Days Jail for Removal of Classified Documents from U.S. Embassy
A Honolulu woman was sentenced to 90 days in jail for knowingly removing classified documents concerning the national defense or foreign relations of the United States while working at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines and retaining them at an unauthorized location.
707 New Cases, 8 Deaths Reported Friday
The state Department of Health reported 707 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 230,238. Eight new fatalities were reported.
DPS: 17 Positive COVID Tests Reported at HCCC
The state Department of Public Safety reported 17 positive COVID-19 test results among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo and three positive results among staff at Kulani Correctional Facility in Hilo.
