Kona Community Hospital to begin vaccinating staff Wednesday; Lt. Gov. says vaccine roll out ‘going well’ in Hawaii
Kona Community Hospital anticipates it will begin immunizing staff for COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Public-private partnership ensures continued post-arrival virus testing at Kona airport
A public-private partnership will ensure post-arrival COVID-19 testing continues through mid-January at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Hawaii Island hospitals expect to receive first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine next week
Hawaii Island hospitals could begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week, officials said Monday afternoon, hours after the arrival of the first doses on Oahu.
Fire commission gets budget update
The Hawaii Fire Department is on track to meet its 2020-21 budget, Deputy and acting Fire Chief Robert Perreira said Wednesday.
Life Care Center of Kona employee tests positive for COVID-19
A Life Care Center of Kona employee remains in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
Hawaii County mayor, council inauguration goes virtual; Roth to take oath in Kona
Like nearly everything else in 2020, Hawaii County’s inauguration ceremonies will look and feel quite different this year as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on.
New mayor, prosecutor and council to be inaugurated Monday
Hawaii County will hold a virtual inauguration ceremony for newly and re-elected county officials on Monday.
Court ruling closes loophole for commercial aquarium collection
The state says it is taking immediate steps to comply with a court order shutting a loophole that allowed for continued commercial aquarium fish collection despite a 2017 high court ruling that halted the practice pending environmental review.
The spirit of giving: Ironman Foundation provides Thanksgiving bundles to 600 families
Hundreds of families will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal this year thanks to the Ironman Foundation.
Roth building his cabinet: Mayor-elect taps Lord as managing director
Hawaii County Mayor-elect Mitch Roth announced key members of his Cabinet Wednesday as he prepares to take office Dec. 7.
‘A top priority’: Mass Transit hopes to get donated buses rolling next month
Mass Transit Administrator Brenda Carreira hopes to have 10 minibuses donated from Honolulu running routes next month on Hawaii Island.
Airport construction continues: Nan Inc. awarded $8.3M USDA inspection building contract
Construction is anticipated to begin next year on a new USDA inspection building at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Council to get update on mayoral transition
Hawaii County’s outgoing and incoming mayors are set to provide Hawaii County Council members with an update on transition plans this week.
Mass Transit seeks approval for bus donation
A donation of 10 retired minibuses from the City and County of Honolulu will help Hawaii County’s Mass Transit Agency save an estimated $20,000 per week amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kailua-Kona man acquitted in stabbing case
A Kailua-Kona man has been acquitted of attempted murder and other charges in connection with the reported stabbing of his wife this spring at a Pualani Estates home.
‘Cautiously optimistic’: Kailua Village Business Improvement District updates council
Despite the damage incurred amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Kailua Village Business Improvement District says services in downtown Kailua-Kona will likely go unchanged this fiscal year.
Four fast pasta sauces without tomatoes
You can almost feel sorry for pasta sauces that are not made with tomatoes. They are ignored, forgotten, belittled. Though endless in variety, they are like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Pasta: They don’t get to play any non-tomato pasta-sauce games.
Police to begin wearing body-worn cameras
Hawaii Island police will begin wearing body-worn cameras starting today.
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino students test positive for COVID-19
Two Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino students recently tested positive for COVID-19, days after the school reopened for limited in-person learning.
Majority of proposed Charter amendments pass
The Hawaii County Council will be required to hold an equal number of meetings in East Hawaii and West Hawaii under a Charter amendment approved Tuesday by voters.
