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DOH Reports 133 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 133 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 18,423 since the pandemic began.
Hawai‘i Hospitals Prepare for Arrival of COVID-19 Vaccine
Hawai‘i’s hospitals and healthcare systems, in close coordination with the Hawai‘i Department of Health, are gearing up to ensure that they are prepared for the arrival and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
BOE Approves District’s Operating Budget
The Board of Education (BOE) unanimously passed the Hawai‘i Department of Education’s 2021-23 operating budget, which will now go before Gov. David Ige and the state Department of Budget and Finance for consideration. The budget was approved during a special meeting on Dec. 3. Deep cuts were approved as the COVID-19 pandemic has financially crippled […]
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: Dec. 5-11
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Dec. 5-11.
COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines Reduced to 10 Days
Effective today, the quarantine period for those exposed to COVID-19 has been reduced from 14 days to 10 days, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH).
DOH Reports 106 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 106 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 18,290 since the pandemic began.
Attempted Murder Investigation in Ocean View Now Ruled Suicide, HPD Reports
An attempted murder investigation out of Ocean View last month has since been ruled a suicide, Hawai‘i Police Department reported Friday.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Puna Man
Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 27-year-old Puna man.
S. Kona Quake Not Large Enough to Trigger Tsunami
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake in South Kona this morning was not large enough to trigger a tsunami, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports.
Structure at Commercial Recycling Business Catches Fire in Kea‘au
No injuries were reported after an open garage structure in Shipman Industrial Area Thursday afternoon.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating 38-Year-Old Man
Hawai‘i Police seek the public’s help locating 38-year-old Blake Silva.
Hawai‘i National Guard to Remain Active Through March Via Federal Funding
It costs approximately $8.5 million per month to fund National Guard emergency assistance activities associated with preventing, mitigating, and responding to COVID-19.
Hikers Stumble Upon Dead Body in Pa’auilo Mauka
Hawai’i Fire Department personnel assisted with airlifting the body from the gulch.
Volcano Watch: When Rocks Fly
Tephra is the Greek word for ash, and it is the label we use for rocks that come flying out of the volcano during an eruption.
West Hawai‘i Community Health Center Set to Receive $1.3 Mil in Federal Funding
West Hawai‘i Community Health Center (CHC) is set to receive $1,311,644 in funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue offering critical health services.
Rainfall Summary For November 2020
While the windward slopes of the state received ample amounts of rainfall, many of the leeward areas remained dry through November.
Letter To The Editor: Electoral College Compromise
“Some promote eliminating the Electoral College in favor of a direct popular vote for president while others believe the Electoral College should remain unchanged.”
Statewide COVID Totals Jump Back to Triple Digits
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 78 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
HVNP Announces New Park Superintendent
Rhonda Loh was selected to serve as the permanent superintendent of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park starting on Dec. 20, 2020. Loh has been the acting park superintendent since April 2019.
