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Hawai´i Identifies First 3 “Breakthrough” Cases of COVID-19
The Hawai´i Department of Health (DOH) on Friday noted the state’s first three “breakthrough” cases of coronavirus, which isn’t so positive a term as it sounds.
Numbers Game: Anti-COVID Restriction Advocates Challenge Hawaii’s Reasoning, Right to Enforce Safety Protocol
A small but vocal group of Hawai´i citizens on the Big Island have waved signs and sent emails over the last several months, calling for an end to mask-wearing mandates and COVID-19 restrictions in general.
More Snow in Store For Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Big Island summits from 6 am to 6 pm on Saturday.
Flash Flood Watch For All of Big Island Extended Into Weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the entirety of the Big Island through Saturday afternoon.
Letter to the Editor: Tax Hikes Are Poor Solution To Hawaii Budget Crisis
“The Hawai´i Senate recently passed Senate Bill 56 that proposes to raise the income tax on people earning over $200,000 per year from 11% to 16%.”
Rising COVID Case Trend Creeping Back Into Big Island Numbers
Coronavirus cases have been climbing steadily on the Big Island over the last week, approaching or eclipsing double-digit tallies daily.
More COVID-19 Vaccines Headed to Health Centers Statewide to Help Underserved Communities
The Hāmākua-Kohala Health Center is one of 12 health centers statewide selected to participate in a COVID-19 vaccine program aimed at providing more vaccines to those disproportionately impacted by the virus.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help Finding 2 Ka‘ū residents Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
Hawaiʻi Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two Ka‘ū residents who are wanted on outstanding warrants.
HPD Outstanding Warrants: March 12, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly outstanding warrants list.
PTA Convoy Schedule For March
Pōhakuloa Training Area has scheduled several military convoys this month.
HPD Searching For Big Island Runaway
Big Island police are asking for public assistance to locate a 15-year-old runaway.
COVID Vaccine Eligibility to Expand Next Week
Beginning Monday, all adults over the age of 65 will be eligible for the vaccine in Hawai‘i.
More Than 120 Feet of Line Cut From Entangled Humpback Whale
More than 100 feet of line was cut off a subadult humpback whale found entangled off of Maui earlier this week.
Big Island Surpasses 2,300 COVID Cases Since Pandemic Began
The state’s two-week average is 51 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
Hawai´i Calls Off All State Furloughs
Gov. David Ige announced early Thursday afternoon that furloughs and layoffs are no longer necessary after President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package, officially dubbed the American Rescue Plan.
Bill That Just Cleared Hawaii Senate Would Create Highest Income Tax Level in US
The Hawaiʻi State Senate passed Senate Bill 56 on March 9, which aims to address a multi-billion dollar shortfall in state revenue through a number of different tax and rate increases.
