Hawaii News Digest

Latest Hawaii State and Hawaii Island News

Menu
  • Blog Comment Policy for Hawaii News Digest
    • Mission Statement
  • Opinion, analysis, and discussion.
  • Home
Menu

Clean Energy Goals

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Russ Roberts

PUC approves regulatory changes for Hawaiian Electric.

Views expressed in this West Hawaii News update are those of the reporters and correspondents.

Content supplied by “West Hawaii Today.”

Accessed on 24 December 2020, 1446 UTC, Post 22,076.

Source;  https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/category/hawaii-news/

Please click link or scroll down to read your selections.

 

Hawaii News

PUC OKs regulatory changes for Hawaiian Electric

Dec. 24, 2020
The state Public Utilities Commission approved Wednesday regulatory changes for Hawaiian Electric aimed at incentivizing the quick adoption of clean energy goals and could lower customers’ energy bills.
Read More

‘Tis the season: Kona’s youth gives during the holidays

Dec. 24, 2020

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.

Read More

HVO: Kilauea lava lake rises to more than 500 feet

Dec. 24, 2020

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.

Read More

Deadline extended to keep $250M Honolulu rail project grant

Dec. 24, 2020

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.

Read More

‘The beginning of the end’: Frontline workers, first responders receive COVID-19 vaccine

Dec. 24, 2020

The first 25 frontline workers at Kona Community Hospital received their initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday afternoon in Kealakekua.

Read More

Furloughs delayed Ige says move prompted by passage of relief bill

Dec. 23, 2020 • Updated 8:57 p.m.

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.

Read More

State cautions of COVID-19 vaccine scams

Dec. 24, 2020

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.

Read More

DOH reports 13 new COVID-19 cases on Hawaii Island

Dec. 23, 2020 • Updated 1:18 p.m.

State health officials announced 13 new COVID-19 cases on Hawaii Island, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,835.

Read More

State agency to aid in down payments for Native Hawaiians on Oahu

Dec. 23, 2020

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.

Read More

Hometown Heroes: Coldwell Banker hosts Giving Tree for keiki in need

Dec. 23, 2020 • Updated 9:23 a.m.

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.

Read More

Latest Kilauea eruption confined to Halema‘uma‘u crater

Dec. 23, 2020 • Updated 9:18 a.m.
Kilauea’s latest eruption might stoke fears of a repeat of 2018’s devastating lava flows, but for now, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says the lava is isolated at the summit.
Read More

Judge denies bail for man charged with murder

Dec. 23, 2020 • Updated 9:03 a.m.
A Mountain View man charged with murdering a father of three at Puainako Town Center was denied bail Tuesday.
Read More

Helicopter tour company sees increase in bookings after months of no action due to virus

Dec. 23, 2020 • Updated 9:18 a.m.

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.

Read More

Local Dems to pick Kahele replacement candidates

Dec. 23, 2020 • Updated 9:04 a.m.

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.

Read More

Inoculation underway: First staff members at QNHCH receive COVID-19 vaccine

Dec. 23, 2020

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.

Read More

Vog returns to West Hawaii: Officials warn of potential air quality hazards

Dec. 23, 2020 • Updated 9:50 a.m.

West Hawaii residents awoke Tuesday to a blanket of vog for the first time in more than two years.

Read More

Hawaii Island police arrest two dozen for suspected DUI

Dec. 23, 2020

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.

Read More

Hawaiian Electric extends moratorium on disconnections

Dec. 23, 2020

Hawaiian Electric announced Tuesday it will extend the moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment through March 31, 2021.

Read More

Lt. Gov. Green receives COVID-19 vaccine shot

Dec. 22, 2020

Lt. Gov. Josh Green received his first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu Tuesday morning.

Read More

Hawaii Island reports 6 new COVID-19 cases

Dec. 22, 2020

Hawaii Island’s COVID-19 case count increased by six Tuesday, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,822.

Read More
  Older Stories
For the latest West Hawaii, Hawaii Island, Hawaii State, and Hawaii Sports News, please check the blog sidebar, links, and twitter posts.  These news feeds are updated daily.  Thanks for joining us today.
Until next time,
Russ Roberts
https://hawaiinewsdigest.net
https://www.hawaiigeopoliticalnews.com
https://hawaiisciencedaily.blogspot.com

Share this:

Related

  • Leilani Estates road issue
  • December 25, 2020
  • In "Hawaii Island News"
  • First responders get vaccine
  • December 24, 2020
  • In "Hawaii Island News"
  • State briefs for December 26
  • December 26, 2020
  • In "Hawaii Island News"
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Site Manager

Retired news director for Pacific Radio Group (Hawaii Island). Retired Lt Col USAFR. FCC-licensed amateur radio operator (KH6JRM). Substitute teacher for Hawaii DOE.

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 411 other subscribers

Big Island Video News

  • Mayor Roth Takes Selfie From Hospital, Is “On The Mend” January 16, 2021
    HILO, Hawaiʻi - A spokesperson for the mayor said Roth is "in a selfie spirit at Hilo Medical Center, where he will remain for the weekend."
    Big Island Video News
  • Hawaii COVID-19 Friday Update: 150 New Cases Statewide January 16, 2021
    HAWAIʻI - Of the 150 new cases of COVID-19 reported statewide at noon on Friday, only five (5) new cases were identified on Hawaiʻi island.
    Big Island Video News
  • Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Felt Around Hawaiʻi Island January 15, 2021
    HAWAIʻI ISLAND - An earthquake deep below the Pahala-area of Hawaiʻi island was felt all around the Big Island on Thursday evening.
    Big Island Video News
  • Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Thursday Update: 179 New Cases Statewide January 15, 2021
    HAWAIʻI - Of the 179 new cases of COVID-19 reported statewide at noon on Thursday, thirteen (13) new cases were identified on Hawaiʻi island.
    Big Island Video News
  • Broward Named Superintendent Of Two Kona National Historical Parks January 15, 2021
    KONA, Hawaiʻi - John Broward, former chief ranger at HVNP, has been selected as Superintendent of Kaloko-Honokōhau and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Parks.
    Big Island Video News

Hawaii Tribune-Herald Sports News

  • Steele takes lead with 61, gets another chance at Sony Open January 17, 2021
    HONOLULU — Brendan Steele knows he can play well at the Sony Open whether it’s windy or calm, in sunshine or rain. Now he gets another chance to see if he can win. 
    Matt Gerhart
  • MMA: Holloway masterful in victory January 17, 2021
    Max Holloway put on a show in the main event of the first combat sports card aired on ABC since 2000.
    none
  • HPU women put prowess on display in runaway January 17, 2021
    Did anyone get the license plate number of that bus?
    Kevin Jakahi
  • Triumphant return: Vulcans, Vuksanovic begin new era by sinking Sharks January 17, 2021
    That was a little too close for comfort for the UH-Hilo men’s basketball team, which saw an 18-point lead whittled down to single digits.
    Kevin Jakahi
  • Nick Taylor gets a break and a birdie and leads Sony Open January 16, 2021
    HONOLULU — Nick Taylor pitched in for eagle to get his round headed in the right direction, and he kept going until he finished with a good break and one last birdie for an 8-under 62 and a two-shot lead Friday in the Sony Open.
    none

Blog Archives

Blog Stats

  • 251,492 hits

Hawaii News Digest supplementary pages

  • Blog Comment Policy for Hawaii News Digest
    • Mission Statement
  • Home
  • Opinion, analysis, and discussion.

Related news sites

https://www.hawaiigeopoliticalnews.com

https://www.hawaiisciencedaily.info

https://bigislandarrlnews.com

https://www.simplehamradioantennas.com

https://www.bbc.com/news/world

https://reuters.com/news/world

 

Russ’s twitter feed

Russell RobertsFollow

Russell Roberts@kh6jrm·
6h

Simple Ham Radio Antennas: 2 Meter Twin lead J-Pole Antenna https://t.co/NFt7UXaoRt

Reply on Twitter 1350793596400672769Retweet on Twitter 1350793596400672769Like on Twitter 1350793596400672769Twitter 1350793596400672769
Russell Roberts@kh6jrm·
7h

Hawaii Science Daily: SciTechDaily: Science and Space News https://t.co/aOsMJNXXYH

Reply on Twitter 1350789772835319808Retweet on Twitter 1350789772835319808Like on Twitter 1350789772835319808Twitter 1350789772835319808
Russell Roberts@kh6jrm·
7h

Southgate Amateur Radio Club News https://t.co/dcVFHq9pGB

Reply on Twitter 1350785888217927680Retweet on Twitter 1350785888217927680Like on Twitter 1350785888217927680Twitter 1350785888217927680
Russell Roberts@kh6jrm·
7h

Over 80 people rescued from monster waves on north and west shores of Oahu; High-surf warning still in effect via @staradvertiser https://t.co/prdAnnQjl9

Reply on Twitter 1350783115946455045Retweet on Twitter 1350783115946455045Like on Twitter 1350783115946455045Twitter 1350783115946455045
Russell Roberts@kh6jrm·
7h

Amateur Radio Weekly Newsletter https://t.co/6Oq7YASWs9

Reply on Twitter 1350782684352577536Retweet on Twitter 1350782684352577536Like on Twitter 1350782684352577536Twitter 1350782684352577536
Russell Roberts@kh6jrm·
7h

Hawaii Geopolitical News: World-BBC News https://t.co/GZ6xEpHSIs

Reply on Twitter 1350781272478531584Retweet on Twitter 1350781272478531584Like on Twitter 1350781272478531584Twitter 1350781272478531584
Russell Roberts@kh6jrm·
7h

Polynesian Cultural Center to reopen https://t.co/MMe9U6qxXL

Reply on Twitter 1350777082121478145Retweet on Twitter 1350777082121478145Like on Twitter 1350777082121478145Twitter 1350777082121478145
Load More...
Custom Twitter Feeds Plugin

Russ’s Facebook Page

Russ’s Facebook Page
© 2021 Hawaii News Digest | Powered by Minimalist Blog WordPress Theme