News
DOH Reports 48 Cases of Coronavirus Tuesday
The state’s two-week average is 53 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
High Surf Advisory Issued for East-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory has been issued for east-facing shores until March 17 at 6 p.m.
NAMI Hawaii State to Host 6th Annual State Conference
Hawaii State Chapter is raising awareness of mental illness through their 2021 Annual State Conference, titled Community Resiliency for Hawaii.
Live Aloha Art Festival to Host Digital Arts Festival
You may reserve free-of-cost tickets for Sunday’s film festival by visiting the referred link for access to the private screening.
Community Voices Call for Economic Action
A policy playbook makes 26 specific proposals which collectively establish a framework for a resilient and diverse economy.
$1 Million Raised for Local Nonprofits
Blue Planet Foundation announces the successful completion of its program to crowdfund for Hawaiiʻs nonprofits.
Survey Shows Record Level of Support for Local Businesses
Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Foundation partners with Omnitrak on “The People’s Pulse Survey”.
AARP Releases Vaccine Questionnaire Results
As of Tuesday, the state’s vaccine dashboard showed, by county, that between 44 and 73 percent of those 75 and older in Hawai`i had received at least one vaccine shot.
State Identifies 46 New Cases of COVID Monday
The state’s two-week average is 51 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
Guide For Hawai‘i Bars, Restaurants to Access New COVID Grant Funding
Administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), the new Restaurant Revitalization Fund will offer grants to small food and beverage businesses to cover the difference between 2019 revenue and 2020 revenue.
$500K Releases For Kohala Hospital Improvements
Governor David Ige on Monday released State Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds totaling $500,000 to finance the construction of centralized administrative offices at Kohala Hospital on the Big Island.
Mālama Market Opening This Month in Pāhoa
Mālama Market Pāhoa will officially open its doors at 10 m on March 31 following a private blessing ceremony. The store will be open daily from 6 am to 9 pm.
VOLCANO WATCH: If Mauna Loa Erupted, Would You Be Ready?
How can you prepare for a Mauna Loa eruption? The most important thing you can do is to have a personal response plan — especially if you live in or near the magenta zone.
Hawaiian to Expand Pre-Clearance Travel Program
Hawaiian announced Monday it is expanding its pre-clearance program to Japan and South Korea, making it more convenient for international travelers to visit and safely enjoy the state of Hawai‘i.
March Named as Brain Injury Awareness Month
Brain injuries can happen to anyone and often cause significant changes in the ability to think, communicate, move, and regulate emotion.
M-4.1 Quake Occurs Beneath Kīlauea Volcano’s South Flank
Kīlauea’s south flank has been the site of over 40 earthquakes of magnitude-4.0 or greater during the past 20 years. Most are caused by abrupt motion of the volcano’s south flank, which moves to the southeast over the oceanic crust.
Flood Advisory in Effect For West Hawaii Through Sunday Night
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for the Big Island until 9:15 pm Sunday night.
High Surf Shuts Down Bayfront Highway
Regardless of roads travelled, motorists should proceed with caution, as ponding and flooding was reported on east-side thoroughfares throughout the day Sunday.
