News
St. Jude’s Restarts Shower Program
To accommodate pandemic safety concerns, a few changes have been made to the shower protocol.
11 Hawaiʻi Island Students Receive $44,000 in Scholarships
The students were among 61 recipients, one from each qualifying public and independent school in the state.
Hawaii Residents Encouraged to Review Insurance Policies and Deductibles
Additional information on flood and hurricane insurance can be found on the Insurance Division’s website under Consumer Resources at cca.hawaii.gov/ins/resources/
Kealakehe High Sports Physical Clinic
Students and their families are encouraged to arrive early on June 19th.
Summer Campaigns Launch TO Mitigate Seasonal Blood Donation Dip
On June 1, the “Be a Sport. Donate Blood.” statewide campaign launches to raise awareness and donations.
One New Death Reported
A total of 2,327 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began.
HI-PAL Participates in Wolf-Pack Soccer Team Practice
HI-PAL was able to assist the Wolf-Pack in their practice.
Traveling Responsibly in Hawai‘i During the Rental Car Shortage
Please know HTA does not condone visitors renting moving trucks and vans for leisure purposes.
La`i`ōpua 2020 Awarded Grant
The purpose of the event is to educate and connect Native Hawaiians to their culture through the sharing of stories, mele and memories by Hawai`i Island kupuna, artisans and experts.
11 High School Seniors Awarded Scholarships from Takitani Foundation
Eleven Hawai‘i Island seniors were awarded scholarships from the Takitani Foundation’s annual Legacy Scholarship program.
Maui Cannabis Dispensary Gets Temporary Reprieve From License Revocation
Failure to submit any of the audits within the specified time frames will result in an automatic revocation of the license.
DOH Reports 48 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 48 new cases of coronavirus Saturday.
VIDEO: Coral Spawning Observed After Popular Beaches Closed
New life is developing in West Hawai´i waters.
71 HCCC Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
Seventy-one inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center have now tested positive for COVID-19, as of Saturday, May 29.
HVNP Announces June Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2021.
Hilo High Holds COVID Vaccination Clinic for Students, Families
Approximately 100 students received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Hilo High School’s first vaccination clinic on Friday, May 28.
Hawaiʻi County Announced End of Post-Arrival COVID Testing at Airports
Travelers will still be expected to adhere to the state’s Safe Travels program, which includes a pre-travel test for all trans-Pacific travelers.
Hawai´i Man Sentenced For Assaulting Federal Officer
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Honolulu Police Department with assistance from the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu.
