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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.
Kailua-Kona Man Dies After 3-Car Crash
An 84-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a three-vehicle collision on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, at the intersection of Kamanu Street and Oluwalu Street in Kailua-Kona.
Strong Thunderstorms Over Windward Portions of Mauna Loa
The National Weather Service reports strong thunderstorms over the windward portions of Mauna Loa.
DOH Reports 37 New COVID Cases Tuesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 71 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
COVID Scammers Demand Money in Exchange for Vaccine
Hawai‘i residents should always safeguard their personal information, healthcare related numbers, financial information and related identifiers.
Fast Radio Burst Study Earns Astronomers Prestigious Award
Two astronomers in WM Keck Observatory ‘Ohana are among recipients of this year’s American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Newcomb Cleveland Prize for work on their fast radio burst (FRB) study.
County to Start Prep Work on Aliʻi Drive Culvert
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works will be doing preliminary work on the Aliʻi Drive Culvert located on the Waiʻaha Drainageway near Kona Tiki Hotel.
Flood Advisory Issued for Hāmākua Coast
Flood Advisory has been issued for the Hāmākua Coast until 10:30 a.m.
Alcohol Tax Bill Targets Consumption, Budget Deficit
The Hawai‘i State Legislature in 2021 is considering several new taxes on items largely considered to represent human vice, including sugar, tobacco products and alcohol.
HPD Renews Info Request on Missing Big Island Man
Police ask anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of Manners to call the department’s non-emergency number.
Big Island Mayor Back to Work After Surviving Heart Attack
It is unclear when Mayor Roth will return full time to the office but will be alternating between his home and the office in the meantime.
NWS Issues Another Winter Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service suggests avoiding travel to the summits.
Celebrate Chinese New Year With Queens’ MarketPlace
The holiday represents a centuries-old tradition widely celebrated in Hawai‘i.
33 New Coronavirus Cases Reported as Virus Numbers Trend Down
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 75 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
Big Island Crash Victim Identified
The East Hawai‘i Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a negligent homicide investigation.
Palila Habitat Protection Planned
The palila, an endangered, native Hawaiian forest bird, is receiving assistance next month from the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW).
IRONMAN Foundation Pledges Donation of $1 Million
In support of the IRONMAN Hawai`i team’s mission, the IRONMAN Foundation pledged $1 million to help feed the Island of Hawai`i community, home of the IRONMAN World Championship.
