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Hawaiian Electric Payment Centers to Permanently Close
Hawaiian Electric’s walk-in payment centers in Hilo and Kona will permanently shut their doors due to declining use and customers adapting to other payment options.
Hawai‘i Nursing to Homes to Receive Federal Funding for Protecting Residents from COVID
Thirty-three nursing homes across Hawai‘i will receive a total of $582,015 in new federal funding as part of an incentive program to reward nursing homes.
Catamaran Runs Aground North of Honokōhau Harbor
The vessel was found stuck on the rocks more than 200 feet from shore.
DOH Reports 81 New COVID Cases Monday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 91 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
Letter to the Editor: Beach Bacteria Advisories Based on Flawed Science
“So what is going on? Are we having a rash (pun intended) of sewage spills? It is not likely at all.”
Big Island Elected Officials to be Sworn in Monday
Former Big Island Mayor William P. Kenoi will offer the keynote address.
Hawai‘i Orders First Batch of COVID-19 Vaccine
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Friday placed its first order for coronavirus vaccines.
Special Olympics Hawai‘i Athletes Surprised With Individual Medal Ceremonies
In November, more than 100 athletes from across the state competed virtually in the Holiday Fitness Classic
Big Island Coronavirus Update For Sunday
The coronavirus continues to surge across the United States mainland at higher levels than ever before, both in identified cases and fatalities.
L2020 Offering Free KTA Gift Cards For Holiday Season
This initiative is possible because of a donation from the Robertʻs Foundation,
County Releases Kīlauea Recovery Plan
In total, 31 projects are identified, which come with their own action steps and an implementation structure that fosters collaboration.
HPD: Outstanding Warrants List for Dec. 4, 2020
Hawai’i Police Department released its weekly outstanding warrants list.
Section of Highway 11 Closed Due to Brush Fire in Ka‘ū
Highway 11 is closed due to a brush fire in Na‘alehu between mile markers 62 and 63.
Viewer Photo: Steam Rising From Cooling 2018 Lava Flow
Local photographer Sean Yarbenet captured images of steam and a red glow coming from the 2018 Kīlauea lava flow cooling in an area on Pāhoa-Kapoho Road or Highway 132.
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).
