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New DLNR Headquarters

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Russ Roberts

A new site for the Department of Land and Natural Resources will be located in North Kona.

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New site selected for DLNR headquarters

Feb. 27, 2021 • Updated 9:29 p.m.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources has scaled back plans and selected a new site for a permanent administration building and base yard in North Kona.

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New COVID-19 variant found on Oahu

Feb. 27, 2021 • Updated 9:33 p.m.

The state Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division has confirmed the presence of a new COVID-19 variant in Hawaii.

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‘Mega clinic’ vaccinates hundreds for COVID in West Hawaii

Feb. 27, 2021

Hundreds of West Hawaii educators and kupuna received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday during the first of many vaccination “mega clinics” to be held in Kailua-Kona.

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Hilo man charged following reported stabbing

Feb. 27, 2021

A 35-year-old Hilo man is facing felony assault charges stemming from a reported stabbing Thursday afternoon in Hilo.

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Winter weather forecast for Big Island summits

Feb. 26, 2021

A winter weather advisory has been posted for the Big Island’s Mauna Loa and Maunakea summits through noon Monday.

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DOH reports 1 new COVID-19 case on Big Island

Feb. 26, 2021 • Updated 12:11 p.m.

State health officials reported on Friday one new case of COVID-19 on the Big Island, brining the total case count to 2,237 cases since Feb. 28, 2020.

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State Laboratory finds new COVID variant

Feb. 26, 2021 • Updated 11:20 a.m.

The state Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division announced Friday it has confirmed the presence of a new COVID variant in Hawaii.

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Oahu’s Hawaii Nature Center becomes outdoor classroom during virus

Feb. 26, 2021 • Updated 8:07 p.m.

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Nature Center has become an outdoor classroom for children who have been huddled in front of screens for their school lessons but want more than virtual learning during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Maui Health plans to increase number of vaccine appointments

Feb. 26, 2021

WAILUKU — Maui Health announced plans to increase the number of first-dose coronavirus vaccination appointments, while Kauai has widened the availability of vaccine doses.

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Search and rescue cost reimbursement bill advances

Feb. 26, 2021 • Updated 9:32 a.m.

A bill that would allow and in some cases require government entities seek reimbursement for search and rescue costs unanimously passed its second assigned committee Wednesday.

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Resolutions call for formation of working group to guide Maunakea management

Feb. 26, 2021 • Updated 9:27 a.m.

Two state House committees approved a pair of resolutions to examine new ways to manage Maunakea, though not without some misgivings.

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DOE sets guidelines for in-person graduation celebrations

Feb. 26, 2021 • Updated 9:26 a.m.

The state Department of Education on Thursday released guidelines to allow for limited, in-person school commencement and transition ceremonies that ensure the health and safety of students, staff and families.

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Lawmakers consider standardized pandemic travel rules

Feb. 26, 2021 • Updated 9:28 a.m.

HONOLULU — Lawmakers are considering a bill that would standardize the state’s pandemic travel restrictions across the islands, a departure from the current system that allows individual counties to opt out of a state pre-flight testing program or add their own modified safety measures.

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UI tax relief bill heads to Gov. Ige for review

Feb. 26, 2021 • Updated 9:28 a.m.

A bill that aims to provide unemployment insurance relief to Hawaii employers has been sent to Gov. David Ige for consideration.

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Hilo bank burglary suspect sought

Feb. 25, 2021

Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for a bank burglary in downtown Hilo last month.

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Resolution explores new management for Maunakea

Feb. 25, 2021

HONOLULU — Two state legislative committees on Thursday passed a resolution creating a working group to develop recommendations for new management of Maunakea.

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Big Island COVID-19 case count increases by 1

Feb. 25, 2021 • Updated 9:37 p.m.

The Big Island has reported only 13 new cases of COVID-19 over the past week as efforts have been ramped up to vaccinate kupuna and essential workers.

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Honolulu police to complete body camera rollout in March

Feb. 25, 2021

HONOLULU — The Honolulu Police Department’s chief said she expects to complete the rollout of a body-worn camera program for officers by the end of March.

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Lawmakers consider measures to aid Hawaiian burial practices

Feb. 25, 2021 • Updated 9:38 p.m.

HONOLULU — Lawmakers are considering legislation to accommodate traditional Hawaiian burial practices through a technology aimed at replacing burial or traditional cremation.

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Bills aimed at improving connectivity are running out of time in Legislature

Feb. 25, 2021 • Updated 9:12 a.m.

Although a spate of broadband-related bills have been introduced in the state Legislature, only a few have gained traction.

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