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Posted on January 17, 2022 by Russ Roberts

Hawaii may soon require travelers to have a COVID-19 booster shot.

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	Hawaii may soon require travelers to have a Covid booster CNN (CNN) — Hawaii will likely soon require visitors to have a Covid booster shot if they want to travel to the islands. State Governor David Ige told reporters that his office is strongly considering changing its definition of “fully vaccinated” …
	Availability of Hawaii COVID-19 quarantine facilities dwindling Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! The availability of COVID-19 quarantine and isolation facilities has been drastically reduced since the state handed over the responsibility for providing them to the counties of Hawaii …
	Shortage of volcanic black cinder in Hawaii triggers emergency search Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Hawaii has a relatively limitless and growing supply of volcanic rock, yet the availability of one particular kind has triggered an emergency search by state officials. What’s in short …
	Hawaii may soon require travelers to have a COVID-19 booster KSBW 8 – California Hawaii will likely soon require visitors to have a COVID-29 booster shot if they want to travel to the islands.State Governor David Ige told reporters that his office is strongly considering changing its definition of “fully vaccinated” from two …
	Column: Restrictions hurt Hawaii’s stake in cryptocurrency market Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Hawaii has the highest barriers in the nation for companies that exchange cryptocurrency, and those restrictions could worsen if lawmakers don’t hurry and open the door for this …
	Hawaii volleyball team serves up record 14 aces in sweeping Edward Waters Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! JAMM AQUINO/JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii outside hitter Kana’i Akana (25), middle, celebrates with teammates after a point against the Edward Waters Tigers during the second …
	University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team shows off its talent, depth in sweep Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii outside hitter Spyros Chakas (23), right, middle blocker Max Rosenfeld (13), and opposite Dimitrios Mouchlias (11) combined to block …
	Hawaii sailing wins Rainbow Invite Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! The University of Hawaii sailing team grabbed a win in its long-awaited homecoming. The Rainbows captured a sixth straight regatta after taking home a dramatic win at the Peter Wenner …
	Hawaii DOE Wants Kids To Say: ‘Mom, I Had The Greatest Meal At School Today’ Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii Randall Tanaka, who oversees food services at Hawaii’s 257 public schools, laid out a vision earlier this week for pursuing school lunch as a vehicle to prop up local agriculture while improving menus with more nutritious and delicious meals. With a $120 …
	UC Irvine Men’s Basketball Allow 11 Threes from Hawaii, Loses 72-56 New University – California The UCI Anteaters Men’s basketball team (6-5, 1-1) fell to the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Rainbow Warriors (6-5, 2-0), 72-56, at the SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center on Jan. 13. After having four of their first five Big West match-ups …

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4 County Vehicles Used for Elderly Service Set On Fire, Destroyed May 25, 2022
Four county vehicles used by the Parks and Recreation Department's Elderly Activities Division in Hilo were destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 22.
Tiffany DeMasters
Northbound Lane of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Open Again Following Closure Because of Car Fire May 25, 2022
The northbound lane on Queen Kaahumanu Highway, near the Hulikoa intersection by Kohanaiki, is now open.
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Hydrant Flow Test Along Pawai Place in Kona June 8 May 25, 2022
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Tom Hasslinger
DOH: Colon Cancer rates rise in adults under 50; screening recommended for 45- to 75-year-olds May 24, 2022
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Keaʻau Runaway Located in Good Health May 24, 2022
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After tearing it up at Kansas, Hilo High grad Ahuna enters transfer portal May 25, 2022
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HHSAA Hall of Honor: Salazar-Harrell is Konawaena girls basketball’s 12th inductee; Kohala’s Cazimero also honored May 23, 2022
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Saturday at Hilo Bay
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London calling: Keaukaha youth paddlers aim to compete at World Sprints May 19, 2022
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Kawaihae Harbor
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