The pace of coronavirus vaccinations will pick up once a new partnership begins “mega clinics” in Kailua-Kona.
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COVID-19 vaccine ‘mega clinics’ to open in Kona
The rate at which the COVID-19 vaccine is being administered in West Hawaii should pick up pace thanks to a partnership that will bring “mega clinics” to Kailua-Kona.
Critics say Agriculture Development Corporation should be shut down
State Rep. Richard Onishi said Friday scathing reports from the state auditor and the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization led to legislation that would abolish the Agriculture Development Corporation.
Bill introduced to address management of Honokohau Small Boat Harbor
A bill that would give a Honokohau Small Boat Harbor working group management authority over the facility with the state’s oversight and assistance is making its way through the state Senate.
Four new COVID-19 cases reported
Four new COVID-19 cases were reported Sunday on the Big Island, bringing the island’s total case count to 2,232.
Testing for those arriving on Big Island will continue
Post-flight COVID testing will continue on the Big Island after February, although for how long has yet to be determined.
Charges dropped against one in home invasion case
Charges have been dropped against one suspect in a brutal home invasion-style auto theft early last month in Hawaiian Beaches subdivision, and another suspect is free while he awaits a preliminary hearing.
Renewals could take months due to backed up demand, COVID restrictions
Residents hoping to renew their driver’s licenses can still expect months-long delays thanks to a backlog at the County Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division.
Dept. of Labor focuses on UI fraud, processing claims
The State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has received more than $1 million from the federal government to combat unemployment insurance fraud.
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo aims to open by end of May
After construction delays, the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo has pushed its reopening date to the end of May.
Two more COVID-19 cases for Big Island
Two new COVID-19 cases were reported Saturday on the Big Island, bringing the island’s total case count to 2,228.
Amphitheater, affordable housing highlight Palamanui deal
Developer Palamanui Global Holdings sweetened the pot on a rezoning deal Tuesday by promising an outdoor performing arts amphitheater and affordable housing that’s more affordable, winning the massive development preliminary approval from a County Council panel.
Hilo astronomer helps size up the first black hole ever detected
A Hilo-based astronomer has joined a team that’s rewriting everything we know about the massive black hole Cygnus X-1.
One minimum wage bill still alive
All but one of the bills in the state Legislature that would raise the minimum hourly wage appear to be dead.
House introduces resolutions to form working group on Maunakea
A pair of resolutions was introduced Friday on the floor of the House of Representatives to form on working group on the management of Maunakea.
Police seek info on missing man, 56
Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 56-year-old man who was last heard from months ago.
2 reptiles captured on Oahu
A live snake and iguana were captured in two separate residential Oahu areas.
County warns of impostors posing as health officials
Persons posing to be Hawaii County officials have been reported to be disseminating inaccurate information about COVID-19 policies and procedures in the Puna District.
Big Island COVID-19 case count increases by 2, test positivity rate drops to 0.4%
Two new COVID-19 cases were reported Friday on the Big Island, bringing the island’s total case count to 2,226.
Hundreds rally on Kauai to call for tourism reopening
LIHUE — More than 200 people gathered on Kauai to show support for reopening tourism on the island amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials divide Aloha Stadium district redevelopment plan
HONOLULU — State officials have divided a plan to redevelop the site of Aloha Stadium into two parts with private partners determined through separate bids.
