On Monday, the State of Hawaii Department of Health reported two new coronavirus cases in Hawaii County.
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Two new COVID-19 cases reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health on Monday reported two new cases of COVID-19 on the Big Island.
November visitors down 77% from 2019
Hawaii’s visitor industry continues to be hit hard by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ige unsure when furloughs for state workers will begin
Gov. David Ige on Monday was still unable to say when state workers, including educators, will see furloughs implemented as the state work’s to cut spending to plug a $1.4 billion budget hole.
Police seek truck occupants as possible murder witnesses
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in finding the driver a pickup truck spotted shortly after 4 a.m. Dec. 18 in the parking lot of the Puainako Town Center in Hilo.
Ige opposes casino on Oahu DHHL land
Gov. David Ige said Monday he opposes a proposal approved last week by the Hawaiian Homes Commission to build a casino on a Department of Hawaiian Home Lands parcel in Kapolei, Oahu.
Thousands flock to HVNP to see eruption
Because of the ongoing eruption at Halema‘uma‘u crater, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has brought in additional staff to manage an influx of visitors.
Hundreds vaccinated at HMC
More than 500 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered at Hilo Medical Center since vaccination efforts began on Dec. 23.
County offering holiday tree, kadomatsu decoration recycling
Starting this week, residential customers are encouraged to “tree-cycle” their holiday trees and kadomatsu decorations.
Hawaiian Electric bills to decrease under new regulations
HONOLULU (AP) — Residents in Hawaii are expected to see shrinking utility costs and growing renewable energy after the state changed the way Hawaiian Electric makes money.
VIDEO: New footage of Kilauea volcano’s eruption
This USGS video of the eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater was taken during a helicopter overflight at 9:30 a.m. this morning.
Two new COVID-19 cases reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health today reported two new cases of COVID-19 on the Big Island.
Kilauea lava lake nearly 600 feet deep; activity confined to Halema‘uma‘u
Lava activity in Kilauea volcano was still confined to Halema‘uma‘u crater this morning, according to an update from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Thousands turn out for The Food Basket’s 100th ‘food drop’ since April
The Hawaii Food Basket celebrated its 100th Ohana Food Drop last Wednesday in Honokaa after serving nearly 175,000 people across Hawaii County since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AT&T seeks to build cell tower in lower Puna
Report provides few details about alleged murder
Park rangers cite visitors to Kilauea eruption
State briefs for December 26
Kauai seeks OK for resort bubble virus system
Merry Christmas!
From the Tribune-Herald family to yours, we hope everyone has a very merry and safe Christmas.
Boys & Girls Club delivers meals, gifts to 8 Big Island families
Volunteers from the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island worked together on Christmas Eve to cook, pack and deliver dinners and gifts to eight families around the Big Island.
Batman delivers gifts
Batman hands a present to a child while he delivers gifts to families on Christmas Eve at Kihei Pua Family Shelter in Hilo. Batman drove up in his Batmobile with a truck trailing behind with more than $2,000 in presents for families with young kids living at the shelter. Batman was born and raised in Waimea and enjoys giving back to the communities of Hawaii Island. “This has been a hard year for all of us, but especially children,” he said. “If I can provide a brief distraction and joy to the kids, then that works for me.”
