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Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Expands COVID Vaccination Hours
Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital in Waimea expanded its hours for those 12 and older seeking COVID-19 vaccinations.
KCH Reinstates No Visitor Policy Amid COVID Surge
No Visitor policy has been reinstated at Kona Community Hospital as COVID-19 cases continue to surge on Hawaiʻi Island, once again.
240 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Hawaiʻi Island
The state Department of Health reported 3,929 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 184,767.
Ige Breaks Down Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act Funds
All $1.6 billion given to the state through the federal American Rescue Plan Act have been allocated, Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday, Jan. 18.
Volcano Zoning Change Request Moves to Council With Favorable Recommendation
The Hawaiʻi County Council Planning Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 18, forwarded to the full council a zoning change request for a property on the north side of Old Volcano Road just west of the intersection with Wright Road in Volcano Village.
Several Big Island Organizations Benefit From Mitsubishi Electric Championship Golf Tournament
Three Big Island organizations are receiving donations from Mitsubishi Electric as part of its charitable giving through the Mitsubishi Electric Championship golf tournament at Hualalai.
Police Ask For Public’s Help With Finding Missing Hilo Man
Big Island police are requesting the public’s assistance with locating 58-year-old Gary Darnell of Hilo, who was reported missing.
High Surf Advisory for West-Facing Shores Goes Into Effect Wednesday Morning
A high surf advisory will go into effect Wednesday morning for west-facing shores of the Big Island.
Big Island Down School Bus Routes as Statewide Staffing Shortage Limits Drivers
At least a couple of school bus routes are down this week across Hawai‘i Island as COVID-19 is creating staffing issues for the Hawai‘i Department of Education, bus drivers included.
How to Order Free At-Home COVID Test Kits
The U.S. Postal Service has begun taking orders for free at-home COVID-19 test kits.
2 Kona Women Charged After Reportedly Found in Possession of Meth, Fentanyl, Heroin
Two Kona women facing a myriad of drug offenses related to methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin were granted supervised release by a Kona District Court judge Tuesday, Jan. 18.
Lack of Trade Winds Shift Vog Over E. Hawaiʻi
Vog, the hazy mixture of sulfur dioxide gas and aerosols, which can affect broad areas downwind of volcanic eruptions, moved back into the air — and lungs — of the Big Island for several days the first week of the new year and early last week.
Puna Man Accused Vehicle Theft, Fleeing from Police
A Puna man is facing theft charges in connection to a reported stolen vehicle from a residence in Kurtistown as well as fleeing from police a few days ago.
UH Regents to Consider New Maunakea Master Plan
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents,BOR, will consider adopting the draft Master Plan for UH-managed lands on Maunakea at the BOR Jan. 20, 2022 meeting.
6,252 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday
The state Department of Health reported 6,252 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 180,838. No new fatalities were reported.
Kailua Village Business Improvement District Seeks Board of Directors Applicants
The Kailua Village Business Improvement District is seeking eligible candidates interested in serving on its 17-member volunteer board of directors.
Visitor Restrictions Re-Instated at QNHCH
Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital has reinstated its no-visitor policy effective today, Jan. 18, due to the spike in COVID-19 cases.
Gun Found at Honolulu Airport Makes TSA Top 10 List of 2021 Catches
A weapon confiscated at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) last April made Transportation Security Administration’s top 10 list of catches at airports nationwide in 2021.
‘Stand Steadfast’ Peace March Commemorates Overthrow of Hawaiian Monarchy on O‘ahu
Onipa’a Peace March and Gathering is taking place today, Monday, Jan. 17 on O‘ahu, commemorating 129 years since the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy
Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Aims to Award More Than $200K in College Scholarships
The Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation is seeking high school seniors and schools to apply for its 2022 scholarship program.
