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Health Insurance Relief Available For Unemployed
Hawai´i residents who have lost their jobs may have recourse to obtain more affordable health insurance.
Earthquake Rattles Big Island, No Tsunami Threat Expected
As with all earthquakes, the possibility of aftershocks exists.
Hawai‘i Surpasses 38K COVID Cases Since Start of Pandemic
The state’s two-week average is 45 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
Hawai‘i Preps For July 8 Vaccination Exception Program
This program does not cover international travelers.
Take Two: Kona Fireworks Rescheduled After Technical Issues
Everyone is encouraged to extend their Fourth of July holiday an extra 24 hours and return for the do-over fireworks display tonight.
DLNR Launches New Outdoors App Geared For Hawai´i Hikers, Hunters
The app has social media integration and users can take and share photos and report trail hazards and problems to DOFAW or other state agencies.
High Surf Advisory to Persist Through Mid-Week
Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
Wiliwili Tree Featured in Firehouse Photographic Show
Proceeds from the sale of the Wiliwili images will benefit the Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative’s effort to save and reforest this ecosystem.
Hawaiian Electric and MANAOLA Hawaiʻi Fundraiser for Aloha United Way
The Lei Puakenikeni Collection uses only sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients, natural fragrance, and biodegradable packaging for the special made-in-Hawaiʻi line that also is cruelty-free and vegan.
Spectrum Awards $10,000 to the Hawaii Foodbank
Spectrum Employee Community Grants has provided funding to more than 250 local nonprofits in 30 states throughout the company’s service area since its inception in July 2019.
Department of Health Warns Against Drinking Raw Milk
Drinking unpasteurized milk is unsafe because it may result in serious illnesses, hospitalizations and even death. Raw milk has the potential to carry and transmit dangerous pathogens including E. Coli, Salmonella, and a host of other bacteria that can cause disease.
Parks and Recreation Senior Summer Classes Commence July 26
Classes will run for nine weeks, through the week ending Friday, September 24th with different classes offered in Hilo, Pāhoa, Mt. View, Volcano, Nā‘ālehu, Hōlualoa and Kailua-Kona.
Hirono Proposes New Investments for STEM Career Opportunities
This bill would provide funding for professional development and training, mentoring, and outreach to promote the recruitment and retention of women and minorities in STEM.
UH Mānoa Gets $3M Boost to Expand
UH Mānoa is one of 15 institutions to receive a NIH award through the RADx-Underserved Populations (RADx-UP) Safe Return to School Diagnostic Testing initiative.
Water Notice for July 21
Customers are advised to refrain from washing clothes and to store a container of water for their drinking needs until the supply of water is restored to normal.
Tracking System Launched for Sex Assault Evidence Collection Kits
Victims of sexual assault now have a way to track evidence kits collected from them after their attack.
DOH Reports 47 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 47 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday, bringing the overall total to 37,933. No new COVID-related deaths were also reported.
Kokua Kailua Monthly Stroll to Return to Ali‘i Drive
The monthly stroll is returning to Historic Kailua Village.
Gov. Ige Signs Bill into Law Banning Intentional Balloon Releases
The intentional release of balloons will now be banned throughout the state of Hawai‘i starting in January 2023.
