Visitor counts and spending ticking up on Hawaii Island.
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Tracking tourism: Visitor counts, spending ticking up on Hawaii Island
The state of tourism’s return to the Aloha State and Hawaii Island is becoming clearer.
More than 500 front-line workers have received vaccination in West Hawaii
West Hawaii’s hospitals have vaccinated more than 500 people since Dec. 23.
DLNR review of Maunakea management cites successes, failures
Two arrested following armed home invasion
Two men have been arrested after three people were injured during a home invasion Sunday in South Kona.
Hawaii Island COVID-19 case count increases by 14
Hawaii Island reported 14 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,887.
Kauai ban on single-use plastics to take effect in new year
LIHUE — A law prohibiting public funds from being used to buy single-use plastics will take effect Friday on Kauai.
Last Waiki accomplice changes plea
The last of the seven defendants accused of aiding Justin Waiki following the fatal shooting of Hawaii Police Department Officer Bronson Kaliloa in July 2018, recently reached a plea agreement with the state.
Nine significant non-COVID stories that happened in 2020
Kilauea reawakens
Ige’s budget includes $5.7M reduction for UH-Hilo
The University of Hawaii is facing budget cuts totaling more than $78 million as part of Gov. David Ige’s proposed biennium budget, which was unveiled Dec. 21.
Looking Back: Pandemic takes hold
When the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, few knew what the first year of the new decade would bring.
Puna man, 34, reported missing
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 34-year-old Puna man reported missing by his father.
Hawaii Island reports 2 new COVID-19 cases
Hawaii Island reported two new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,873.
DWS issues ‘water conservation notice’ for South Kohala customers
“Unexpected equipment malfunctions” has prompted a water conservation notice for South Kohala Department of Water Supply customers.
BYU-Hawaii to begin weekly virus testing for those on campus
HONOLULU — While classes will be largely online because of the coronavirus pandemic, Brigham Young University-Hawaii said it will test all staff and students who are on campus every week when the semester starts Jan. 6.
COVID-19 exposure notification app now available to Hawaii County residents
Ige delays furloughs until ‘at least July 1’
Gov. David Ige said Tuesday he is delaying the implementation of furloughs for state employees through at least July 1, 2021.
Council approves Kailua-Kona development
An agreement worked out by two council members negotiating with developers of a Kailua-Kona project was approved by the County Council last week and then sent to the mayor, despite three council members’ assurances that the public would have one more opportunity to comment at a council forum.
Voggy conditions forecast through Friday
Vog is expected to return to West Hawaii areas as northeasterly trade winds take hold following several days of relatively clear skies.
Hometown Heroes: The Food Basket holds 100th ‘food drop’ since April
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.
McConaughey buys new home in Kona gated community
Matthew McConaughey has new luxury digs in West Hawaii.