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
Partnership ensures post-arrival COVID testing will continue through mid-January
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
Kahele resigns from state Senate
U.S. Congressman-elect Kai Kahele has officially resigned from his state Senate seat.
Hunter rescued after accidental fall down embankment
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
State briefs for December 17
Future USS Inouye heads to sea for builder trials
Flags to fly at half-staff today
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
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
The state Department of Health on Tuesday reported 57 new COVID-19 cases.
KS grad battling rare blood disease seeks bone marrow donor
Lawmakers discuss future of child care, early childhood education
Police renew request for info on missing teen
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
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
Judge: Honolulu must pay for former police chief’s defense
Hawaii Island hospitals expect to receive first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine next week
Police seek leads on missing teens
Police are seeking leads from the public on a pair of missing teenage boys reported as runaways.
Police seek lead on missing Waimea man
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in finding a 33-year-old Waimea man who has been missing for almost two months.
Uptick in COVID cases follows Thanksgiving holiday
