Ship Offers Free In-Person, Virtual Counseling Sessions for Medicare Registration
Open enrollment for Medicare began Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7 for those who are eligible, but enrolling can be challenging.
VOLCANO WATCH: The Canary Islands ‘Mega-Tsunami’ Hypothesis And Why it Doesn’t Carry Water
The recent eruption on La Palma, in the Canary Islands, has stimulated speculation that the volcano might collapse, creating a tsunami that would devastate the east coast of North and South America. But is such a scenario possible or likely?
New Scams Target Hawaiian Electric Customers
Hawaiian Electric is warning about new schemes to defraud customers.
Land Deal Will Protect, Conserve Nearly 1,400 Acres at Kaunāmano
Nearly 1,400 acres of Big Island land, and troves of accompanying Hawaiian culture, will be protected following a deal made official Thursday.
DOH Prepares for Likely Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine for Keiki Ages 5-11
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is gearing up for the likely administration of COVID-19 vaccinations to children 5-11 as the Pfizer vaccine undergoes federal review for this age group.
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Celebrates 50 Years With Return of Some In-Person Events
The 50th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival will look a little different this year, but in-person events will return.
17 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 156 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 82,886.
Kaiser Permanente Hawai´i Employees Vote in Favor of Strike
Kaiser Permanente Hawai´i workers have voted to go on strike.
HPD Renews Warning About Phone Scams Amid Continued Reports of Fraud
Hawai‘i Police Department is renewing its warning about recent phone scams amid continuing reports of Big Island residents that they have been a victim of frau
Hawai’i Eclipses Massive Vaccination Total
Hawai’i has hit its most significant mark yet in efforts to vaccinate the population.
HPD Identifies Victim in Big Island Motorcycle Crash
Police have identified the victim of a traffic fatality on the Big Island.
Hawaii Hotels Report September 2021
Hawaii hotels statewide reported substantially higher revenue per available room, average daily rate, and occupancy in September 2021 compared to September 2020.
32 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 139 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 82,730.
HMC Treating 3 COVID Patients, None in ICU
There are no COVID-19 patients in Hilo Medical Center’s ICU as of Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Wastewater Discharged into Puhi Bay
About 2 million gallons of fully treated wastewater was discharged in Puhi Bay without final chemical disinfection, county officials reported Tuesday, Oct. 19.
HALE O Hawai´i County Offers Path to Affordable Home Ownership
The next available project is in Hawaiian Paradise Park and is set for completion in January 2022.
Ige Invites All Travelers Back to Hawai´i in Major Policy Shift
The State of Hawai´i wants you back. All of you.
KOA Opens Federal Inspection Services Facility Ahead of Schedule
KOA is one of two international entry points into Hawaiʻi.
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