News
Moratorium on Disconnections of Electric Service For Non-Payment Ends This Month
The Hawai´i Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will end the state’s moratorium on electric disconnections for nonpayment on May 31, 2021.
Demand for COVID-19 Vaccine Declines
Kona Community Hospital’s final vaccination clinic for the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the hospital will be Friday, May 28.
Certain Grades Open for Enrollment at Kua O Ka Lā
A Hawaiian-focused charter school in Hilo is open for enrollment.
Coastal Flooding Expected Across Hawai´i
Impacts include the flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.
2 recently Admitted HCCC Inmates Test Positive for COVID
Two recently admitted inmates to Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center tested positive for COVID-19 with an additional four inmate test results returning negative.
Hawaiian Airlines to Hire Hundreds, Some With Signing Bonuses
Although Hawaiian recalled nearly all furloughed employees, it is hiring to backfill vacant positions and to fill openings that support new routes.
Walk-Ins Accepted at N. Hawai‘i Community Hospital’s COVID Vaccination Clinic
COVID-19 vaccinations are available at Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital (QNHCH), no appointment necessary.
Kayaker Safely Returns to Shore After Being Pulled Out to Sea in Waipi‘o Valley
Kayaker in Waipi‘o Valley pulled out to sea safely returned to shore Sunday afternoon.
Pua Nā Pua Art Festival Celebrates Five Years
The Festival culminates at Aliʻi Gardens Marketplace on Saturday, June 5, from 10:00am to 1:00pm with an art fair featuring work by Full Life and AHA artists.
FEMA Urges Hawaii Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Homeowners’ and renters’ policies generally do not cover flood damage.
UH to Lead NASA Space Telescope Study of Dying Stars
JWST will have the capability to observe objects at longer wavelengths than its predecessor, the Hubble Space Telescope.
Prince Dance Institute’s Next Performance
Access to the film will be made available later this month.
Earthquake Rumbles Under Kīlauea’s South Flank
An earthquake struck beneath the south flank of Kīlauea on Sunday, May 23.
48 New Cases Identified
A total of 2,284 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 496 have died.
Central Hilo Mansion Highest Home Sale in Over 12 Years
Featuring a soaring 30 foot ceiling, traditional Genkan entry and Furo spa, the property was once used as a Japanese corporate retreat.
Hawaii National Bank Alerts Residents to Scam
Fraudulent calls include a recording that requests the verification of personal credit card information.
