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COVID Vaccine Eligibility to Expand Next Week
Beginning Monday, all adults over the age of 65 will be eligible for the vaccine in Hawai‘i.
More Than 120 Feet of Line Cut From Entangled Humpback Whale
More than 100 feet of line was cut off a subadult humpback whale found entangled off of Maui earlier this week.
Big Island Surpasses 2,300 COVID Cases Since Pandemic Began
The state’s two-week average is 51 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
Hawai´i Calls Off All State Furloughs
Gov. David Ige announced early Thursday afternoon that furloughs and layoffs are no longer necessary after President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package, officially dubbed the American Rescue Plan.
Bill That Just Cleared Hawaii Senate Would Create Highest Income Tax Level in US
The Hawaiʻi State Senate passed Senate Bill 56 on March 9, which aims to address a multi-billion dollar shortfall in state revenue through a number of different tax and rate increases.
Police Cite 27 For DUI During First Week of March
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
Pāhoa Aquatic Center, Regional Park Closed Due to Flooding and Heavy Rain
Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center and the Pāhoa Regional Park are closed due to flooding and heavy rains.
Kona Man Faces Myriad of Charges After Keauhou Theft
Hawai‘i Island police have charged 34-year-old Jacob Robert Altman of Kailua-Kona with numerous offenses stemming from a robbery and theft investigation that occurred in Keauhou.
Independent Pharmacies Assist in Vaccine Rollout
Independent pharmacies on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island have administered first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to about 10,000 residents and caregivers in approximately 1,700 small care homes.
Did You Feel It? Quake Rattles Near Kīlauea Volcano
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was reported in the vicinity of Kīlauea’s Kaoiki Faultline, officials reported this afternoon, March 10.
Hawaiian Launches Nonstop Flight From Maui to Long Beach
Hawaiian Airlines on Wednesday began nonstop service between Long Beach and Kahului, Maui.
$6 Billion in COVID Relief Set For Hawai´i, as House Passes Relief Package
Billions in coronavirus aid is almost certainly on its way to Hawai´i within a matter of days.
Five New COVID Cases Identified on Big Island
The state’s two-week average is 52 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
High Surf Advisory Issued for East-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for east-facing shores on the Big Island.
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival Goes Virtual
Waimea’s annual Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival has gone virtual in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help Finding Missing Kea‘au Man
Hawai‘i Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 51-year-old Kea‘au man who was reported missing.
Flash Flood Warning Canceled
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has canceled the flash flood warning for Hawai‘i County.
