Char says state will get vaccine to everybody who wants it as DOH aims to meet May 1 directive
State Health Director Dr. Libby Char is “cautiously optimistic” Hawaii will meet a directive from President Joe Biden to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations no later than May 1, if the state continues to get a steady supply of vaccines.
Hawaii County sees nearly 44% increase in firearms registration
The state attorney general’s office on Wednesday released statistics showing a dramatic increase in firearms registration in 2020, the same day federal appeals judges affirmed the state’s strict limit on openly carrying firearms.
Nearly 21% of Hawaii County’s total population vaccinated as of Thursday
After a slow start, Hawaii is one of the leading states in COVID-19 vaccinations.
Parks and Rec plans to reopen additional facilities
The county Department of Parks and Recreation is gradually returning to normal operations after a year of COVID-19 restrictions.
Report details COVID racial, ethnic disparities
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and Filipino communities have been the most adversely affected by COVID-19, according to a new report released Tuesday by the state Department of Health.
Bill that would bar suspension of public records requests during emergency advances
A state Senate bill that would bar the governor or county mayors from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency passed its first committee hurdle in the House.
Hundreds vaccinated at Hilo POD
The state Department of Health on Tuesday hosted its first mass vaccination clinic in East Hawaii utilizing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Johnson and Johnson vaccine available to Big Island kupuna March 16
A COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson will soon be available throughout the state.
State expected to receive at least $6.1B as part of relief package
Hawaii is expected to receive at least $6.1 billion in federal funding as part of a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed Wednesday by Congress.
Kishimoto to leave DOE
Nearly four years after taking the helm of the state Department of Education, Superintendent Christina Kishimoto announced Tuesday that she would not seek to renew her contract.
Waimea residents reflect on life during the coronavirus pandemic
Many furloughed Big Island hospitality workers have gone nearly a year without work because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Contact tracers still at work as COVID vaccine rollout continues
Nearly 300 contact tracers are still at work in Hawaii as the focus in the fight against COVID-19 has turned largely to ongoing vaccination efforts.
Additional Big Isle sites to get vaccinated
Big Island pharmacies are beginning to offer in-store COVID-19 vaccinations.
4 specimens exhibit ‘clue’ associated with virus variant
A more transmissible variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 might be circulating in Hawaii, the state Department of Health said Tuesday.
Some Big Island teachers get first dose of COVID vaccine
Some state Department of Education teachers and staff on the Big Island have received vaccinations for COVID-19.
Post-arrival testing to continue through February
Hawaii County will continue testing trans-Pacific arrivals for COVID-19 through at least February thanks to continued partnerships with private philanthropists.
Broadband expansion plans find support
State internet advocates are excited after Gov. David Ige announced plans this week to invest in expanding Hawaii’s broadband infrastructure.
Ige: DOE budget cuts won’t be as steep as anticipated
While the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will require the state Department of Education to make wide-ranging budget cuts during the next year, those cuts might be less extensive than initially thought.
State House seeks solutions to fill budget gap without tax hike
Although Hawaii faces a massive budget deficit, leaders of the state House of Representatives said Wednesday that they have no desire to raise taxes.
State Senate faces funding shortfall while trying to prop up economy
State Senate leaders said after the Legislature reconvened Wednesday that two of the biggest challenges during the 2021 session will be to decide what can be funded and whether taxes will need to be increased in order to contend with Gov. David Ige’s proposed budget cuts.