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Kona Blood Drive Now Through Thursday
If you have had COVID-19, your plasma could help save the lives of those currently battling the virus throughout the state.
47 New COVID Cases Identified Across All Islands
The state’s two-week average is 49 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
Police ID Human Remains Discovered in Puna
Hawai‘i Police have identified the male victim whose body was found buried in a shallow grave in the Aloha Estates subdivision of Puna.
Section of Aliʻi Drive Reduced to One Lane for Roadwork
A portion of Aliʻi Drive is reduced to one lane as the Public Works Highways Maintenance Division conducts roadwork in front of the King Kamehameha Hotel.
Hawai‘i to Receive Nearly $14 Mil to Improve Public Housing Statewide
The Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority (HPHA) will receive a $13,862,820 grant to repair and renovate public housing in Hawai‘i.
HFD Rescues Injured Hiker
Emergency responders from the Kaumana District responded to a 2:08 pm call Monday.
HPD Seeks Missing Pāhoa Teen Reported as Runaway
Rodrigues was last seen in the Nanawale Estates area on Feb. 15, 2021, at midnight.
Governor, First Lady, Cabinet and Staff Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations
Gov. Ige and First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige received their first COVID-19 vaccinations at Washington Place.
OP-ED: We Can’t All be Heroes, But We Can All Wear Masks
Wearing a mask might save a life, maybe even yours.
Governor Ige Orders Flags at Half-staff
Today the US marks a half-million COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began.
DOH Reports 52 New COVID Cases Monday
The state’s two-week average is 45 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
Hotel Numbers Remained Grim in January
If the state’s hotel occupancy for January 2021 was calculated based on the pre-pandemic room supply from January 2019, occupancy would be 21.5% for the month.
Big Island High Surf Advisory to Last Several Days
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for the entire state of Hawai‘i into the weekend.
HMSA Donation to Help Future Doctors
The Learning Innovations Center within the Office of Medical Education at JABSOM will continue to evolve medical training to meet the changing needs of Hawaiʻi’s health care system.
Zonta Club Accepting Applications for Scholarships
The Zonta Club of Hilo announces open applications for awards and scholarships.
68 New Cases Reported
A total of 1,832 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 431 people have died.
Turkey Season Opening
The opening of the 2021 spring bearded turkey hunting season begins on Monday, March 1, 2021.
HVNP Honors Buffalo Soldiers and Their Work on Mauna Loa Trail
In honor of Black History Month, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park honors the Black servicemen, known as the Buffalo Soldiers, who built the Mauna Loa Trail.
