Hawaii Governor David Ige says more than 81K doses of vaccine are set for Hawaii this month.
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Ige: More than 81K doses of vaccines from two companies slated for Hawaii this month
Hawaii is expecting to receive more than 81,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna by the end of December.
Guilty verdict in child starving case
A Hilo mother accused of starving her 9-year-old daughter to death was found guilty of manslaughter Thursday.
New Safeway to open Wednesday: 63,000-square-foot supermarket marks first store in Niumalu Marketplace
The countdown until Kailua-Kona’s brand new grocery store opens its doors to the public is nearing an end.
Replacing Kahele: Local Democrats prepare to fill Hilo Senate seat
The Big Island could be short a state senator when the regular legislative session begins Jan. 20, as the process of filling Sen. Kai Kahele’s greater Hilo District 1 seat can’t begin until he resigns.
Coast Guard, others search for man overboard
Coast Guard crews and partners on Thursday were searching for a mariner who fell overboard approximately 150-miles southeast of Big Island, .
Poll: Fewer than half intend to get vaccine
Fewer than half of Hawaii residents currently plan to take a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available, according to a University of Hawaii poll released this week.
Islandwide crime spree perpetrator sentenced
A Kailua-Kona man who pleaded guilty to 21 out of 43 charges in connection to a 2019 islandwide crime spree was sentenced Tuesday in Kona Circuit Court.
Home for the Holidays: Kalakoa contest replaces Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade in 2020
Christmas in Kona is going to look a little different in 2020.
Ethics Board rules Kim violated law in Maunakea case
Former Mayor Harry Kim violated the county code against unfair treatment when he allowed protesters to close the Maunakea access road to some people but not others, the Board of Ethics said Wednesday in a unanimous vote.
State’s largest unions push back against cutbacks slated for Jan. 1
Thousands of state workers will begin furloughs next month as the state struggles to fill a massive budget shortfall.
Police: No foul play in body found in Pa‘auilo
Police officials report that the remains of a person found last week in a remote Pa‘auilo gulch appear to have injuries consistent with an accidental fall.
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.
Hilo Medical Center could begin vaccinations as early as next week
Hilo Medical Center could begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to some front-line employees as early as next week, should emergency use of the immunization be approved.
Officials: Quarantines will be reduced to 10 days
The mandatory quarantine for trans-Pacific travelers to Hawaii who arrive without a negative COVID-19 test will be reduced to 10 days in the near future, state officials said Tuesday.
Kailua-Kona crime spree man slapped with contraband charges
A Kailua-Kona man who plead guilty to a plethora of charges in connection to a 2019 islandwide crime spree was charged Monday in Hilo Circuit Court with four counts relating to contraband in jail.
1,652 coronavirus cases for Big Island
Five new cases of COVID-19 were reported Monday on Hawaii Island, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,652.
Where the money went: Council members disburse $900,000 in CARES funds
Hawaii County Council members focused on food and social and educational programs in divvying up $100,000 in coronavirus relief funds each of the nine members received last summer for projects in their communities.
Hometown Heroes: Hawaiian Electric employees publish cookbook that will benefit United Way chapters
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.
House committee: No changes needed to Safe Travels program
Despite updated federal COVID recommendations, state officials do not believe the Safe Travels Hawaii program requires significant changes.
More than 89,000 people have traveled to Big Island since Oct. 15
More than 89,000 people traveled to the Big Island since Oct. 15, when Gov. David Ige’s pre-travel testing program went into effect.