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Application Deadline for HMSA Kaimana Scholarships
Students must submit scholarship applications by Feb. 26, 2021.
VOLCANO WATCH: Ken Hon Returns to HVO as Scientist-in-Charge
The next USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) Scientist-in-Charge (SIC) has been named, and it’s a name that Island of Hawai‘i residents may be familiar with—Dr. Ken Hon. Ken will be the 21st Scientist-in-Charge filling a position originally created by Thomas A. Jaggar, who founded HVO in 1912 and directed it until 1940. Ken follows recent […]
HFD Battling Brush Fire Near Four Seasons
Hawai‘i Fire Department is currently battling a brush fire near Highway 190 between mile markers 26-27.
Letter to the Editor: Hawai‘i Should Support the Tiny Tax on Sugar
“Research shows it does help reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.”
PEUC Program to Roll Out Next Week
The DLIR will begin processing approximately 68,000 potential eligible claims beginning on Feb. 15 until all potential eligible claims are available and processed.
Three New Cases on the Big Island
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 67 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Rainfall Summary for January 2021
The second half of January saw the weather pattern over the North Pacific change significantly.
Autopsy Report Released on Kona Man Killed in 3-Car Crash
A Kailua-Kona man involved in a three-car crash last week suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision, according to an autopsy report.
New $200M Rental Assistance Plan in Effect Soon
Priority will be given to households in which the annual income is at or below 50% of area median income.
Recovery Support for Hawai‘i Small Businesses Offered by DBEDT
Some events have registration deadlines.
Got a Question? Call Aloha United Way 211 Line for the Answer
Aloha United Way (AUW) hopes to raise awareness to the state’s 211 helpline in honor of Feb. 11.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help Finding 14-year-old Runaway
Hawai‘i Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old Hilo girl who was reported as a runaway.
US Attorney for Hawai‘i Kenji Price Asked to Step Down
US Attorney Kenji M. Price for the District of Hawai‘i was asked to step down by the Biden administration.
Puna Man Facing Drug Charges After Meth, Heroin Found at Pāhoa Residence
A search warrant executed on a Pāhoa residence led to the discovery of nearly a pound of methamphetamine resulting in one arrest.
2 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Hawai‘i County
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 56 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, raising the statewide total to 26,584.
Utility Bill Assistance Program Closed Due to High Demand
Hawaiian Electric’s Utility Bill Assistance Program is closed to new applicants just two days after opening the application process up to the public.
DOH Survey: Hawai‘i County Residents Still View COVID-19 as Personal Threat
Acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine has rapidly shifted since the administration of the vaccinations first began in mid-December.
Projected Budget Shortfall Reduced: Furloughs, Paycuts Remain on Horizon
Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, the governor said further federal aid could result in a second postponement of state furloughs.
