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Schatz Urges Ige to Lift Restrictions on Youth Sports, Permitting Surf and Regatta Competitions
US Sen. Brian Schatz has called on Gov. David Ige to lift restrictions on youth sporting events, including allowing parents and guardians to cheer on their athletes in person and permitting surf competitions and regattas to resume while adhering to CDC guidelines.
Lions Club of Kona Presents College Scholarships to 6 Konawaena Seniors
The Lions of Kona showed their support of community youth by presenting college scholarships to six Konawaena High School Seniors.
Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Society to Hold Virtual Performance
The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Society is set to perform a virtual concert in the coming days.
Millions in Education Grants Available For Hawaii Schools
The federal government provided GEER funds to all 50 states, giving governors the opportunity to rethink their approach to education during the pandemic and to ensure the continuation of learning.
Victim Who Died of Medical Emergency at Kailua Pier Identified
A man was found in the midst of a medical crisis on the Kailua Pier late last month.
Shop Big Island Website Now Live
In Hawai`i, small businesses make up 99.3% of Hawai`i’s business force.
DOH Revokes License From Hawaii Cannabis Dispensary
The order was issued due to the licensee’s ongoing failure to submit annual independent financial audits as required by law.
Blood Bank Of Hawai´i Returns to Hilo Next Week
Blood Bank of Hawai´i will return to Hilo in May to host its monthly neighbor island drive.
Statewide COVID Cases Drop Below 50 Wednesday
The state’s two-week average is 78 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate with 1.4%.
Saiki Appoints Members to Maunakea Working Group
Mark M. Nakashima, Chair of the Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee (District 1 – Hāmākua, North Hilo, South Hilo) has been appointed to serve as Chair over the Maunakea working group.
HPD Identifies Victim in Fatal Crash on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway
Authorities have identified the victim in a fatal three-car crash on Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway as a 37-year-old Kailua-Kona woman.
Temporary Increase of WIC Cash Value Benefits
The Hawaiʻi Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program will increase their cash value benefit (CVB) to $35 for first-use dates of June, July, August and September.
COVID Vaccine Available to 12-Year-Olds at N. Hawai‘i Community Hospital
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital (QNHCH) is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations for those age 12 and older. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
HPD Officer Recognized After Rescuing Distressed Swimmer
A Hawai‘i Police officer was recognized this month after rescuing a woman in distress while swimming at Kamakahonu Beach in Kailua-Kona.
Section of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway Closed Following Fatal Car Crash
One person is dead following a two-car crash on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway this morning.
Volcanoes National Park to Reopen Two Trails Thursday
The Kahuku Visitor Contact Station (VSC) will also reopen Thursday to visitors who recreate responsibly and follow COVID safety guidelines.
Big Island Identifies 3 New Cases of COVID Tuesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 64 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday.
Colt Brennan, Former Hawai´i Football Standout, Dead at 37
Brennan passed in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 11, at a hospital in Newport Beach California.
