The first COVID-19 vaccinations were given Friday at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo.
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Vets home begins vaccinations
Against a blue backdrop decorated with patriotic stars and a bunting banner with the hashtag #igottheshot, the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered Friday at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.
Goodfellow Bros. to pay $25K for sewage discharge into Reed’s Bay
Goodfellow Bros. LLC, a contractor for the Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management’s Wastewater Division, has been issued a notice of violation and order for discharging untreated domestic sewage into Reed’s Bay late last year.
With virus surging, Biden to speed release of COVID vaccines
WASHINGTON — With COVID-19 surging and vaccinations off to a slow start, President-elect Joe Biden will rapidly release most available vaccine doses to protect more people, his office said Friday, a reversal of Trump administration policies.
Tourism leads to less pessimistic tax forecast for Hawaii
HONOLULU — Hawaii’s Council on Revenues on Thursday offered a less pessimistic outlook for state tax revenue for the current fiscal year given the way the tourism industry has recovered under the state’s COVID-19 testing program for travelers.
DOH issues updated COVID-19 vaccination plan
An updated COVID-19 vaccination plan announced today by the state Department of Health now breaks down the distribution of the vaccine into two phases.
DOH reports 264 new COVID-19 cases statewide, 10 on Hawaii Island
The state Department of Health today reported 264 new cases of COVID-19 in Hawaii.
VIDEO: New aerial views of Kilauea eruption and lava lake
This USGS video was taken during a helicopter overflight at approximately 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. It shows the ongoing eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater.
Body of homicide victim found buried in Puna
Police have initiated a homicide investigation after the discovery of a buried body Tuesday afternoon in the Aloha Estates subdivision of Puna.
Sustainability summit set for March 4
A sustainability summit, bringing in experts to brainstorm with elected officials and the public, is one of seven campaign promises Mayor Mitch Roth made for his first 100 days in office.
Mental exam for man accused of murder and attempted murder
Commission approves application for construction of 5G cell tower
State uproots ‘kanaka garden’ at Wailoa park
State briefs for January 8
Catholic Charities Hawaii to launch $6M rent relief program
DOH reports 322 new COVID-19 cases statewide, 18 on Hawaii Island
The state Department of Health today reported 322 new COVID-19 cases in Hawaii, the largest number reported in a single day since mid-August.
Hawaii lawmakers call for Trump’s removal
Hawaii’s Congressional delegation is joining the calls for President Donald Trump to be removed from office following upheaval Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
VIDEO: New footage of lava flowing and fountaining into Halema‘uma‘u crater
The lava lake at Kilauea volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 636 feet deep as of Wednesday afternoon and had a volume greater than 35 million cubic yards, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said today.
DLNR uproots ‘kanaka garden’; issues citations to activists’ leader
State Division of Land and Resource Enforcement officers uprooted the ‘kanaka garden’ at Wailoa River State Recreation Area early this morning, leaving temporary divots where taro and banana plants had been planted by activists.
Activists clear tents at Wailoa, leave garden
Life Care Center begins COVID vaccinations
Police seek missing 13-year-old girl
UPDATE 1-8-21 9:38 a.m.: Police report Naturally Torres was found in Puna in good health.
