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DOH Reports 179 New Cases of COVID Thursday
DOH reports 179 new cases and six COVID-related deaths statewide with a test positivity rate of 3%.
NPS Names Superintendent for 2 West Hawai‘i Historical Parks
The National Park Service has selected a permanent superintendent for Kaloko-Honokōhau and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Parks.
COVID Vaccine Clinic to Open for Kupuna at HMC
Kupuna on the Big Island will have a chance to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting next week.
Largest Surf of Season Possible This Weekend, Surf Advisory Issued for Big Island
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
Recovered COVID Patients Sought for Help in Treating the Virus
On Wednesday, the Blood Bank of Hawai‘i (BBH) put out a call to recovered COVID-19 patients in its new campaign to “Fight COVID with COVID.”
Trump Impeached a Second Time in Unprecedented Move
Ten Republican members of the House joined every Democrat in voting to impeach the president.
DOH Reports 106 New Cases of COVID Wednesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average remains above 184 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of approximately 3.2%.
Lava Lake Reaches 650 Feet Depth
As of this morning, the lava lake within Halemaʻumaʻu crater is now 650 feet deep.
Police Seek Help Finding Runaway Teen
Hawai‘i Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 13-year-old Hilo boy, who was reported missing as a runaway.
Astronomers Discover Earliest Black Hole And Quasar In The Universe
Astronomers have discovered the most distant quasar ever found using several Maunakea Observatories.
Judge Bans All Aquarium Fishing in Hawai‘i
The ruling was made in response to a request by aquarium fishing opponents.
Kealakekua Library Temporarily Closing for Construction
Kealakekua Public Library and its bookdrop will be temporarily closed for construction starting Jan. 19, 2021. Construction to replace the current wastewater system is estimated to be completed by mid-March, 2021. During construction, the Kailua-Kona Public Library will remain open and librarieshawaii.org offers access to a variety of resources with a library card. The last day […]
Newly-Created Caucus Within State Legislature to Address Progressive Ideals
Lawmakers a part of a newly-created caucus within the State Legislature hope to enact bold changes to address equality and justice among Hawaiʻi’s people.
Queen’s in N. Hawai‘i Offers Vaccines to Expanded Demographics
Appointments are available Monday through Friday.
Local Algae May Prove Key to Slashing Livestock Methane Emissions
A tiny lab situated on the Kona Coast could hold the key to naturally reducing massive methane emissions from livestock around the world.
Kamehameha Schools New Program Will Help Local Agricultural Businesses
Kamehameha Schools (KS) has launched a new agricultural competition to help established local farms and food system organizations grow their businesses. The competition, named Mahi‘ai Scale-up, is a component of KS’ Mahi‘ai a Ola program, which seeks to improve Hawai‘i’s food resiliency and security. The competition invites established farmers, distributors, processors and aggregator to submit proposals […]
DOH Reports Another Day of Triple-Digit COVID Numbers
Hawai‘i’s two-week average remains above 180 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of approximately 3.3%.
Lava Fountaining Slows in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater
As of this morning, the west vents showed low fountaining that fed lava flows and channels from the top of small cones plastered on the northwest wall of Halemaʻumaʻu crater into the lake.
