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Posted on March 9, 2021 by Russ Roberts

Two resolutions urge Hawaii Governor David Ige to ease travel quarantine on vaccinated persons.

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Resolutions urge Ige to ease travel quarantine on vaccinated persons

Mar. 09, 2021

A pair of resolutions will be introduced today by state Sen. Donna Mercado Kim, an Oahu Democrat, that would ease travel restrictions in Hawaii for vaccinated individuals.

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‘Variant of concern’ detected; DOH: South African strain of COVID-19 found in Hawaii

Mar. 09, 2021
A COVID-19 “variant of concern” has been detected in Hawaii, the state Department of Health announced Monday.
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Ige: ‘Vaccine passport’ program unlikely until May

Mar. 09, 2021

Vaccinated travelers could be exempt from COVID-19 travel restrictions by May, Gov. David Ige said Monday.

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Ahu‘aila‘au proposed for county land buy: Neighbors seek purchase of ’Fissure 8’ with PONC funds

Mar. 09, 2021

Neighbors of Puna’s internationally famous “Fissure 8” want the still smoldering volcanic vent preserved for future generations, and they’re asking a county land-buying commission to purchase it using taxpayer money.

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Another push for a new hospital in North Kona

Mar. 09, 2021

Legislators are pushing forward the conversation about constructing a new hospital in North Kona with a pair of resolutions requesting the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation conduct a feasibility study.

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Hawaii lawmakers considering nation’s highest income tax

Mar. 08, 2021

HONOLULU — Hawaii is considering overtaking California as the state with the highest income tax rate in the nation, under legislation slated for a vote this week.

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Evacuations ordered after heavy rains breach dam on Maui

Mar. 08, 2021 • Updated 9:33 p.m.

HONOLULU — Heavy rains caused a dam to overflow on Maui, and nearby residents in the community of Haiku are being evacuated, county officials said Monday.

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Woman last seen Friday in lower Puna reported missing

Mar. 08, 2021

Big Island police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating a 30-year-old woman last seen Friday morning in the area of Kamalii Road in lower Puna in a copper colored sedan.

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Police seek man wanted on warrants

Mar. 08, 2021

Police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating a 38-year-old Hilo man who has five outstanding warrants for his arrest for bail jumping and criminal contempt of court.

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Police seek info on Keaau teen last seen March 2

Mar. 08, 2021

Police are looking for a 14-year-old Keaau boy reported as a runaway.

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Governor approves Roth’s emergency rule amendments

Mar. 08, 2021

Gov. David Ige approved COVID-19 emergency rule amendments for the Big Island signed into effect Monday by Mayor Mitch Roth, which ease certain restrictions.

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South African variant of COVID-19 found in Hawaii

Mar. 08, 2021

A “new variant of concern” has been detected in Hawaii by the state Department of Health State Laboratories Division.

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Big Island reports 10 new COVID-19 cases

Mar. 08, 2021 • Updated 12:44 p.m.

The Big Island reported 10 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 2,282.

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DLNR fined nearly $222K for operating cesspools

Mar. 08, 2021

HONOLULU — The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has been fined nearly $222,000 for operating seven large-capacity cesspools on Kauai island.

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Hawaii lawmakers advance bill to allow abortions by nurses

Mar. 07, 2021

HONOLULU — Hawaiian lawmakers have advanced a bill that would allow nurses to perform abortions.

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Roth eases outdoor gathering rule

Mar. 07, 2021

Mayor Mitch Roth has amended his COVID-19 emergency rule to increase the size of outdoor social gatherings from 10 people to 25, subject to approval by Gov. David Ige.

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February rains bump totals to above average

Mar. 08, 2021

Recent rainfall ensured most of the windward Big Island’s precipitation gauges tallied above-average totals for February.

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DOH launches mental health hotline

Mar. 08, 2021 • Updated 10:16 a.m.

HONOLULU — The state Department of Health has launched a new mental health crisis counseling hotline to provide residents support during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Mamaki under attack: Ramie moth confirmed on Big Island

Mar. 08, 2021 • Updated 9:52 a.m.

Another Big Island crop is under attack by an invasive species prompting the Department of Agriculture to issue a pest alert.

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$1.8M for travel: Federal grants prop up county travel budgets

Mar. 08, 2021 • Updated 9:54 a.m.

Some county departments plan to dramatically increase their travel budgets for the new fiscal year that starts July 1, after an austere period that saw Zoom teleconferences replace the traditional off-island conventions previously attended by government officials and staff.

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