The University of Hawaii says Hawaii’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will be “painful and costly.”
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Slow climb ahead for Hawaii economy, even with vaccine
Although the anticipated rollouts of COVID-19 vaccines should improve the prospects for economic growth in Hawaii in the second half of 2021, the University of Hawaii’s Economic Research Organization says that making it to the point when the virus no longer poses a threat will be “painful and costly.”
Judge sentences woman to 25 years for death of boy, 6
A Puna woman was sentenced to serve up to a quarter-century behind bars for the 2018 Halloween killing of a 6-year-old boy at a Kealakehe apartment complex.
Restaurant card program ending, considered a success
The state’s restaurant card program comes to an end this week, after residents used it to spend more than $6.5 million at Big Island restaurants alone over two months.
UH-Hilo preparing for state furloughs
Hawaii’s educators are among state employees facing monthly furloughs in the new year as the state continues to grapple with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
17 new COVID-19 cases reported on Hawaii Island
Seventeen new cases of COVID-19 were reported Saturday on Hawaii Island, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,708.
Gabbard sponsors bill banning trans women from women’s college athletics
Controversial legislation introduced this week by U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard might prevent transgender athletes from participating in collegiate athletics.
Major solar power project at Keck Observatory complete
In its commitment to reduce the organization’s carbon footprint and lower the cost of energy, W. M. Keck Observatory and Duke Energy’s REC Solar are pleased to announce the completion and operation of a solar project atop Maunakea on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Coral recovery during El Niño offers hope for long-term survival
Some corals managed to survive a globally unprecedented heatwave, in a first-ever study that provides new hope for the long-term survival of coral reefs in the face of climate change.
More positive COVID tests at HCF
The Department of Public Safety Friday announced The Halawa Correctional Facility (HCF) has received more inmate and staff test results. Of 103 inmate test results, 63 were positive and 40 were negative. The 55 staff test results included 6 additional positive cases and 49 negative cases. That brings the total active positive cases to 68 inmates and 21 staff.
Sea turtle struck by boat, could not be saved
After being struck by a vessel and stranding at Maha‘ulepu, Gillins beach on Kauai, sea turtle stranding responders knew the prognosis was poor for this large 150 pound green sea turtle. The animal was rescued from the beach and transported to Oahu to be examined by a qualified sea turtle veterinarian that works with NOAA. There was hope that there might be a chance the turtle could survive its injuries and receive the necessary treatment and rehabilitation to be returned to the ocean.
KCH dry run of mass vaccine clinic a success
On Thursday, Kona Community Hospital (KCH) conducted a successful trial run COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
Kona Historical Society auction ready to roll
Complete your holiday shopping and make a big difference for a 501(c)3 nonprofit sharing Kona’s stories. Kona Historical Society is auctioning off more than 200 fun and unique items to bid on, including historic photographs, art, unique experiences, land and water activities, autographed items by celebrities and sports stars, golf, dining, accommodations, jewelry, antiques and collectibles.
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.
