COVID dropped 2020 National Park visits
Last year, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park had fewer than half of the visitors it had in 2019.
COVID-19 in Hawaii: One year later
The first case of COVID-19 in Hawaii was confirmed one year ago today, a little more than two months after a newly identified coronavirus was first detected in China.
Bill to abolish ADC moves to Senate
A bill that would abolish the Agribusiness Development Corporation passed its third and final reading Thursday in the state House and was forwarded Friday to the Senate.
Hawaii hotel leaders, union push for vaccine eligibility
HONOLULU — Hotel leaders and a hotel workers union are urging the state to designate hospitality workers as frontline essential workers.
Big Island reports 4 new COVID-19 cases, bringing tally to 2,256
The Big Island reported four new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the total number of cases to 2,256.
Inoculations continue: Residents 70 and older eligible for vaccinations starting Monday
Kona Community Hospital held its second COVID-19 vaccine mega clinic Thursday, with more than 600 individuals registered to receive a dose at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium in Kailua-Kona.
Nearly 10% of Big Islanders fully vaccinated for virus
Nearly 15% of the Big Island’s population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and almost 10% is fully vaccinated, the lastest data released by the state Department of Health shows.
Four new COVID-19 cases reported on Big Island
The Big Island reported four new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the total number of cases to 2,252.
Sustainability Summit explores ecological issues on Big Island
Hawaii County officials and private experts weighed in Thursday about how the county can improve the island’s ecological future.
Official name chosen for Fissure 8
Fissure 8 officially has been named.
Back in class: West Hawaii schools to increase in-person instruction
Students in West Hawaii will soon be spending more time inside the classroom.
Kainaliu search warrant turns up guns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and meth
Three guns, 800 rounds of ammunitions and over three-quarters of an ounce of methamphetamine were reportedly located after search warrants were executed Thursday at a North Kona property.
Daniel K. Inouye Highway extension project progressing despite lack of funding
A record of decision marking the completion of the environmental review process for the long-delayed extension of Daniel K. Inouye Highway is expected this fall.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine a ‘game changer’ for Hawaii
The first shipment of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine arrived Wednesday in Hawaii.
Energov moving forward: Planning and permit system set to go live July 26
A multi-agency software system designed to streamline the planning and building permit process is now scheduled to go live at the end of July, five years after the project first began.
CSO telescope could be gone by 2022
The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory could completely be removed from the summit of Maunakea as early as the end of next year.
Hawaii County accepts $83M in lava recovery funding
The Hawaii County Council accepted Wednesday $83 million in federal funds for Kilauea eruption recovery projects in lower Puna.
Mayor honors Norman Sakata as living treasure marks 95 years
Living treasure Norman Sakata marked his 95th birthday Tuesday with special recognition for his never-ending service to the Big Island community.
California condors get an assist from an unlikely source: A wind power company
In an unusual — and somewhat controversial — move, federal wildlife officials in California are teaming up with a wind power company to breed endangered California condors in captivity, in an effort to replace any that might be felled by turbine blades.
Support grows for more in-person instruction after spring break
More students could soon return to public schools across Hawaii as the state Department of Education works to bring additional keiki to campus for in-person instruction.
