Mask Mandate to continue

Hawaii Lt. Governor Josh Green says Hawaii’s mask mandate “will likely remain in place for some time.”

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Green: Mask mandate to remain in place

Dec. 17, 2020

Hawaii’s mask mandate will likely remain in place for some time despite the start of vaccinations for COVID-19 in the Aloha State this week, said Lt. Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday.

Partnership ensures post-arrival COVID testing will continue through mid-January

Dec. 17, 2020

Mayor Mitch Roth on Wednesday announced a partnership between Hawaii County and a private philanthropist that will ensure trans-Pacific post-arrival COVID-19 testing for those arriving on the Big Island will continue through Jan. 15.

Big Isle hospitals prep to receive, administer COVID-19 vaccines

Dec. 17, 2020 • Updated 7:02 p.m.

As the highly anticipated COVID-19 vaccine is rolled out in other parts of the state, Big Island hospitals are still waiting to receive their first doses.

Kahele resigns from state Senate

Dec. 17, 2020

U.S. Congressman-elect Kai Kahele has officially resigned from his state Senate seat.

Hunter rescued after accidental fall down embankment

Dec. 17, 2020

A 43-year-old man who slipped and slid about 50 feet down an embankment while hunting late Tuesday night near Paauilo refused medical treatment after being rescued by Hawaii Fire Department personnel.

Hawaiian Homes Commission to consider casino proposal

Dec. 17, 2020

An agenda item for next week’s Hawaiian Homes Commission meeting, the idea of building a casino on Department of Hawaiian Homes trust land in Kapolei, Oahu, is raising eyebrows statewide, especially among trust beneficiaries.

State briefs for December 17

Dec. 17, 2020

Future USS Inouye heads to sea for builder trials

Flags to fly at half-staff today

Dec. 16, 2020

Gov. David Ige has ordered the U.S. and Hawaii state flags to fly at half-staff today at all state offices and agencies in honor of former state Rep. Harold “Hal” Jones, who died Oct. 27 at age 73 at Hilo Medical Center.

Superintendent announces DOE employee furlough dates

Dec. 16, 2020

In a letter Monday to state Department of Education employees, Superintendent Christina Kishimoto further outlined the department’s furlough plans for the remainder of the school year.

10 new COVID cases reported Tuesday on the Big Island

Dec. 16, 2020

The state Department of Health on Tuesday reported 57 new COVID-19 cases.

KS grad battling rare blood disease seeks bone marrow donor

Dec. 16, 2020

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Lawmakers discuss future of child care, early childhood education

Dec. 16, 2020

Administrators of the state’s early childhood education and subsidized child care programs told lawmakers Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic has forced them to scale back services for the time being.

Police renew request for info on missing teen

Dec. 16, 2020

Police are still seeking the public’s assistance with finding 16-year-old Makahiki Ikaika Moala, a reported runaway, who was last seen July 29 in Hilo.

Police arrest 22 for DUI

Dec. 16, 2020

During the week of Dec. 7-13, Hawaii Island police arrested 22 motorists for DUI. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. None were younger than 21.

State briefs for December 16

Dec. 16, 2020

Judge: Honolulu must pay for former police chief’s defense

Hawaii Island hospitals expect to receive first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine next week

Dec. 14, 2020

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.