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First Responders Receive COVID Vaccine in Hilo
A second round of first responder vaccinations is planned for the Kona district tomorrow.
KCH Begins Vaccinating Its Employees Against COVID-19
Healthcare workers clapped and cheered after the first Kona Community Hospital employee received a COVID-19 vaccination on Wednesday afternoon.
Humpback Ocean Count Modified in 2021
Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, the sanctuary is running the program without the normal participation of volunteers.
DOH Reports 3 New COVID-Related Fatalities Wednesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 131 cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.8%.
HVNP Sees Surge in Visitors Coming to See New Kīlauea Eruption
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has temporarily closed the backcountry to overnight use due to a surge in visitors coming to see the new eruption at Kīlauea volcano.
Healthcare Workers at North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Receive Vaccine
Thirty staff members at Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital received their Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday.
Middle Schoolers, Police Sign Wave For Safe Driving
Safe driving is no trivial matter, as dangerous driving costs Big Island lives every single year.
Trump Won’t Sign COVID Stimulus Without Changes
With the fate of the bill now uncertain, it could still be weeks before any federal relief makes its way to states and cities across the country.
Kīlauea Eruption May Cause Decline in Air Quality
The eruption began on the evening of Dec. 20 from the Halema‘uma‘u crater at the volcano’s summit.
DOH Reports 66 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Tuesday reported 66 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 20,417 since the pandemic began.
Hotel Numbers Remain Dismal Despite Safe Travels Program
In November 2020, Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported substantial declines in revenue per available room, average daily rate, and occupancy compared to November 2019.
Police Write 24 DUI Citations Over Previous Week
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
Ige Hopeful COVID-19 Aid Will Stem, Postpone State Furloughs
The state of Hawai‘i will operate on a significantly slimmer budget over the next two fiscal years at least.
Kea‘au Home Damaged in Structure Fire
No injuries were reported after a Kea‘au home was destroyed in a fire early Monday morning.
HPD Encourages Public to Report Illegal Fireworks
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in reporting illegal fireworks.
Hilo Murder Suspect Charged
A Big Island man has been charged with murder, along with several other crimes, stemming from multiple incidents this month.
Viewer Photo: Lava Lake Glow Returns to Halemaʻumaʻu
Jodee Haugh captured an image of the Kīlauea eruption at midnight at the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
KCH Receives COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) received two direct shipments of COVID-19 vaccines; one from Pfizer and one Moderna, officials announced this afternoon.
DOH Reports 134 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Monday reported 134 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 20,351 since the pandemic began.
