Local news in brief for June 11
Man dies in Kona of apparent drowning
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Volcano Watch — ʻAilaʻau or Kualoloa? Hawaiian chants suggest lava flow name change
Native Hawaiian oral traditions record a rich history of the changing volcanic landscape in Hawai‘i. Interweaving cultural knowledge with scientific disciplines can provide a more complete understanding of past events, including the largest known lava flow eruption of Kilauea.
STVR bills criticized: More than 60 people testify on TAR regulations
Dozens speak out against proposed bills at planning commission meeting
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President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
DOH reports 11 new state COVID deaths
Six more COVID-19 deaths were reported in Hawaii County since Dec. 31, according to the state Department of Health.
County reports two new COVID-19 deaths
Hawaii County reported two new COVID-19 deaths this week, according to data from the state Department of Health.
