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OP-ED: We Can’t All be Heroes, But We Can All Wear Masks
Wearing a mask might save a life, maybe even yours.
Governor Ige Orders Flags at Half-staff
Today the US marks a half-million COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began.
DOH Reports 52 New COVID Cases Monday
The state’s two-week average is 45 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
Hotel Numbers Remained Grim in January
If the state’s hotel occupancy for January 2021 was calculated based on the pre-pandemic room supply from January 2019, occupancy would be 21.5% for the month.
Big Island High Surf Advisory to Last Several Days
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for the entire state of Hawai‘i into the weekend.
HMSA Donation to Help Future Doctors
The Learning Innovations Center within the Office of Medical Education at JABSOM will continue to evolve medical training to meet the changing needs of Hawaiʻi’s health care system.
Zonta Club Accepting Applications for Scholarships
The Zonta Club of Hilo announces open applications for awards and scholarships.
68 New Cases Reported
A total of 1,832 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 431 people have died.
Turkey Season Opening
The opening of the 2021 spring bearded turkey hunting season begins on Monday, March 1, 2021.
HVNP Honors Buffalo Soldiers and Their Work on Mauna Loa Trail
In honor of Black History Month, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park honors the Black servicemen, known as the Buffalo Soldiers, who built the Mauna Loa Trail.
Lava Lake at Halema‘uma‘u Crater Reaches 718 Feet in Depth
According to USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the active portion of the lava lake is around 17 acres.
Aerial Arts Studio Set to Open in Downtown Hilo
A new aerial arts studio is opening doors in downtown Hilo starting March 1.
DOH Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases on the Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 59 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 27,107.
Community COVID-19 Testing Sites: Feb. 20, 2021
COVID-19 testing will be available in three districts today.
State to Lower Age Limit on Vaccine Eligibility ‘Soon’
Vaccination eligibility is about to expand in Hawai‘i to a slightly younger demographic.
Ball Python, Iguana Found in Honolulu on Back-to-Back Days
Persons possessing illegal animals are subject to severe penalties, including fines of up to $200,000 and up to three years in prison.
Hawai‘i Considers ‘Magic Mushrooms’ as Medicine
A proposal to decriminalize “magic mushrooms” will be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday morning at the State Capitol.
