Three more COVID cases Wednesday makes a total of 2,541 on Big Island
The Big Island’s COVID-19 case count increased to 2,541 with three cases reported on Tuesday.
Resolution for study of high-risk lava zone insurance rates finds less than enthusiastic support
County eyes several low-income housing projects
Hometown Heroes: Companies come together to support keiki through COVID-19
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, West Hawaii Today is publishing a story about individuals, groups or organizations that have helped make life better for others in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Brief: April 7, 2021
EU agency confirms AstraZeneca vaccine/clot link
Senate gives Biden a big tool to work around GOP filibuster
WASHINGTON — With a powerful new tool, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has fresh options for potentially advancing President Joe Biden’s infrastructure package and other priorities past Republican obstruction in the 50-50 split Senate.
Biden makes all adults eligible for a vaccine on April 19
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he’s bumping up his deadline by two weeks for states to make all adults in the U.S. eligible for coronavirus vaccines. But even as he expressed optimism about the pace of vaccinations, he warned Americans that the nation is not yet out of the woods when it comes to the pandemic.
Nearly half of new US virus infections are in just 5 states
Nearly half of new coronavirus infections nationwide are in just five states — a situation that is putting pressure on the federal government to consider changing how it distributes vaccines by sending more doses to hot spots.
Island Life: Gecko peekaboo
A gecko’s shadow gives away its hiding spot in some heliconias in Kona. (Heidi Shelford/Community contributor)
Announcements: April 7, 2021
Independent grand jury counsel sought
Obituaries: April 7, 2021
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Hawaii football team under quarantine after five positive COVID-19 tests
The University of Hawaii at Manoa is quarantining 81 student-athletes on the football team after five student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday for a total of eight positive tests since Wednesday, March 31.
Makua Lani, Hawaii Prep open shortened tennis season
Makua Lani and Hawaii Prep returned to the tennis court Tuesday in Waimea to open the shortened BIIF spring season.
MLB capsules: Soto’s single lifts Nationals over Braves in delayed opener
WASHINGTON — Juan Soto drove in the winning run with a single on a 3-0 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday, lifting the coronavirus-depleted Washington Nationals to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves after waiting five days to start their season.
Woman alleges she was terrorized by assault from Texans QB Watson
HOUSTON — The first woman to accuse Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment in a lawsuit spoke publicly on Tuesday, alleging she was terrorized by her encounter with the NFL player and that he needs to be held accountable for his actions.
Jordan Spieth a winner again heading to Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jordan Spieth was a 20-year-old with a 30-year-old head on his shoulders when he first played the Masters and nearly won until Bubba Watson rallied over the last 11 holes to beat him.
