Hawaii County Council postpones North Kona subdivision votes.
Views expressed in this Hawaii Island News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.
Accessed on 22 August 2021, 1212 UTC, Post 23,348.
Content provided by the “Hawaii Tribune-Herald.”
Source:
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/category/hawaii-news/
Please click link or scroll down to read your selections.
Council postpones North Kona subdivision votes
Mask, vaccine conflicts descend into violence and harassment
PHOENIX — The Hawaii lieutenant governor watched in horror as protesters showed up outside his condo, yelled at him through bullhorns and beamed strobe lights into the building to harass him over vaccine requirements.
List of proposed emergency rules
A new emergency rule proposed by Hawaii County and under consideration by Gov. David Ige also outlines rules for restaurants, bars, food courts and other dining establishments; barber shops and beauty operators; and places of worship.
KTA to host free COVID testing around isle
KTA Super Stores is offering free COVID-19 testing on the Big Island four times a week.
New rules await approval: Mayor seeks OK for more stringent COVID-19 restrictions
Mayor Mitch Roth last week proposed more stringent restrictions aimed at curbing the surge of COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County.
‘We’re doing a very good job’: Hawaii on track to meet zero emissions deadline
Despite a grave warning from the United Nations about the impending danger of climate change, state officials believe Hawaii is making good progress toward protecting the environment.
Green: Unvaccinated COVID patients are taking away resources from others
“These are the darkest days of the pandemic for us,” Lt. Gov. Josh Green said Friday.
‘Get your vaccination’: Clinic at Kealakehe High School targets students, athletes
Kealakehe High School held a vaccine clinic Friday, the deadline for student-athletes to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine if they want to participate once the fall season restarts Sept. 24.
DOH reports 162 new COVID-19 cases on the Big Island, 845 statewide
The state Department of Health today reported another 162 new COVID-19 cases on the Big Island and 845 new cases statewide amid an ongoing surge driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant.
Ige releases funds for two Big Island projects
Gov. David Ige recently released $750,000 in capital improvement funding for two Big Island projects. The projects receiving funding are:
Vacant house destroyed by fire in HPP
Fire destroyed a vacant home on 6th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park early Thursday morning.
State DOH recommends COVID booster doses
The state Department of Health on Thursday recommended that moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals should receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after the initial two doses.
COVID temporarily shuts down Hilo library
The Hilo Public Library closed Wednesday after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
TS Linda, weakening, continues to approach islands
Tropical Storm Linda crossed over into the Central Pacific on Thursday.
Legislators ask why HHSC has delayed mandatory vaccinations
Three state lawmakers sent a letter Thursday to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation requesting information about its decision to delay implementation of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations until the vaccines have been fully approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Admin-istration.
New solar telescope in Hawaii aims to open in 3 months
HONOLULU (AP) — The project director of a new solar telescope in Hawaii that will be the most powerful of its kind hopes scientists will be able to start observations at the facility in three months.
Roth asks Ige to OK new restrictions
County parks and recreational facilities would close again under a new emergency rule proposed by Mayor Mitch Roth that has been sent to Gov. David Ige for consideration, the Tribune-Herald has learned.
Linda now a tropical storm, expected to continue weakening as it enters Central Pacific
Tropical Storm Linda, which weakened from a hurricane overnight, is set to enter the Central Pacific basin.
Ironman competition pushed back to next February
The Ironman World Championship has once again been rescheduled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH: 752 new COVID-19 cases statewide, 163 on Big Island
The state Department of Health today has reported 752 new COVID-19 cases across Hawaii.
For the latest Hawaii Island, West Hawaii, Hawaii State, and Hawaii Sports News, please check the blog sidebar, links, and twitter posts. Thanks for joining us today.
Russ Roberts
https://hawaiinewsdigest.net
https://cyber-security-intelligence.org