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More COVID-19 Vaccines Headed to Health Centers Statewide to Help Underserved Communities
The Hāmākua-Kohala Health Center is one of 12 health centers statewide selected to participate in a COVID-19 vaccine program aimed at providing more vaccines to those disproportionately impacted by the virus.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help Finding 2 Ka‘ū residents Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
Hawaiʻi Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two Ka‘ū residents who are wanted on outstanding warrants.
HPD Outstanding Warrants: March 12, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly outstanding warrants list.
PTA Convoy Schedule For March
Pōhakuloa Training Area has scheduled several military convoys this month.
HPD Searching For Big Island Runaway
Big Island police are asking for public assistance to locate a 15-year-old runaway.
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%.
