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Kaiser Permanente Commits $100,000 for Native Hawaiian Health
Kaiser Permanente commits $100,000 in hopes to help dismantle racist structures and practices that prevent Native Hawaiians from achieving good health.
Hospitals Now Offering COVID Vaccine to Kupuna
Big Island hospitals have begun scheduling appointments to vaccinate kupuna for COVID-19.
Three New COVID-related Deaths Thursday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 119 new cases statewide.
Hilo Man Charged with Burglary and Theft
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 34-year-old Richard “Kini Boy” Kuakini Kaleohano Jr., of Hilo, with burglary and theft offenses.
Mitsubishi Electric Championship Tees Up Tuesday
Instead of kicking off the 2021 Champions Tour as would normally be the case, the event is mired in the middle of a stop-and-go season mutated by the coronavirus pandemic.
HVNP Staff Offer Helping Hand to Trapped Turtle Hatchlings
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park staff rescued more than a dozen honuʻea (Hawaiian hawksbill sea turtle) hatchlings trapped in a nest beneath a rock.
Rotary, Food Basket Seek Donors For Drive
Dropping off is meant to function as a drive through event.
Flood Advisory Issued for West Hawai‘i
Rainfall and runoff will also cause hazardous driving conditions due to ponding, reduced visibility and poor braking action.
Mayor Roth Released from HMC
Mayor Mitch Roth was released from Hilo Medical Center this afternoon in good health after suffering a heart attack earlier this month.
Council Wary of Mayor’s Pick for Planning Director
The Hawai‘i County Council Planning Committee voted 5-4 to provide a negative recommendation of Zendo Kern as planning director.
DOH Reports 75 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 75 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, raising the statewide total to 24,620.
Hawai‘i Delegation Express Hope Following Inauguration of President Biden
Today, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States along with Kamala Harris as his Vice President in Washington DC.
Solid Waste Transfer Stations Close Islandwide for Safety Training
All solid waste transfer stations island-wide are closed for the division’s quarterly safety employee training.
DUIs Continue to Surge Early in 2021 Compared to Previous Year
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
Second Rounds of PPP Loans Available to Hawai‘i Small Businesses
The first round of the PPP, which ran from March to August 2020, provided 25,000 loans totaling $2.5 billion to Hawai‘i small businesses.
PTA to Resume Training Activities Wednesday
Further announcements regarding future hunting opportunities will be made.
Hawai‘i Vaccine Distribution ‘More Efficient’ as Partnerships Increase
Governor David Ige stressed Tuesday that the state is not “sitting on thousands of vaccines,” but is instead pushing them out as quickly as possible.
Ige Fills Vacant Big Island Senate Seat
Governor David Ige on Tuesday officially appointed Laura Acasio to the Hawai‘i State Senate.
COVID Cases Dip Into Double Digits For First Time in Weeks
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is currently 122 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.5%.
Water Conservation Notice for Kalapana Canceled
The water conservation notice for affected Kalapana customers is canceled.
