PUC approves regulatory changes for Hawaiian Electric.
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PUC OKs regulatory changes for Hawaiian Electric
‘Tis the season: Kona’s youth gives during the holidays
For years, Alika Rigaud has seen the cards written by children on the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree, asking for toys, bikes, surfboards and more. For years, he wanted the chance to make one of those children’s wishes come true.
HVO: Kilauea lava lake rises to more than 500 feet
Areas around the summit of Kilauea on Wednesday were blanketed in high levels of sulfur dioxide and particulates that reached levels established by the Environmental Protection Agency as hazardous, according to a statement from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Deadline extended to keep $250M Honolulu rail project grant
HONOLULU — U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz has helped Honolulu get an extension on a deadline to develop plans for the last segment of the city’s rail line. The city had been required to submit a viable plan to the Federal Transit Administration by the end of this year or risk losing a $250 million federal grant.
‘The beginning of the end’: Frontline workers, first responders receive COVID-19 vaccine
The first 25 frontline workers at Kona Community Hospital received their initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday afternoon in Kealakekua.
Furloughs delayed Ige says move prompted by passage of relief bill
HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige on Wednesday said the passage of a new coronavirus relief bill by the U.S. Congress this week has prompted him to delay the implementation of state worker furloughs previously due to begin on Jan. 1.
State cautions of COVID-19 vaccine scams
The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection on Wednesday reminded Hawaii residents to guard against scam attempts tied to the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
DOH reports 13 new COVID-19 cases on Hawaii Island
State health officials announced 13 new COVID-19 cases on Hawaii Island, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,835.
State agency to aid in down payments for Native Hawaiians on Oahu
HONOLULU — The state agency that helps administer land for Native Hawaiians has approved a new program that will provide a small number of Native residents with down-payment assistance.
Hometown Heroes: Coldwell Banker hosts Giving Tree for keiki in need
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.
Latest Kilauea eruption confined to Halema‘uma‘u crater
Judge denies bail for man charged with murder
Helicopter tour company sees increase in bookings after months of no action due to virus
After months of nearly nonexistent business because of COVID-19, one tour company has seen an uptick in bookings since Sunday’s eruption commenced at Kilauea Volcano‘s summit.
Local Dems to pick Kahele replacement candidates
Three familiar names and four not quite as familiar will vie for an open state Senate seat this evening in virtual interviews with precinct officials who will select three Democrats to send to Gov. David Ige as candidates to fill the District 1 seat vacated by Kai Kahele, who was elected to Congress.
Inoculation underway: First staff members at QNHCH receive COVID-19 vaccine
Thirty staff members at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital received their Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday, with the remaining staff expected to receive the vaccine in the next two weeks.
Vog returns to West Hawaii: Officials warn of potential air quality hazards
West Hawaii residents awoke Tuesday to a blanket of vog for the first time in more than two years.
Hawaii Island police arrest two dozen for suspected DUI
Hawaii Island police arrested two dozen motorists for suspected drunken driving Dec. 14 and Sunday. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and one was younger than age 21.
Hawaiian Electric extends moratorium on disconnections
Hawaiian Electric announced Tuesday it will extend the moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment through March 31, 2021.
Lt. Gov. Green receives COVID-19 vaccine shot
Lt. Gov. Josh Green received his first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu Tuesday morning.
Hawaii Island reports 6 new COVID-19 cases
Hawaii Island’s COVID-19 case count increased by six Tuesday, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,822.