Tsunami cleanup for Hawaii Island continues as Civil Defense chief emphasizes response, preparation for natural disasters.
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Green touts ‘boosted or tested’ for Safe Travels
It’s time to require travelers to Hawaii to have a coronavirus booster shot or to be subject to pretravel testing or quarantine upon arrival, according to Lt. Gov. Josh Green.
Tsunami cleanup continues: Civil Defense chief talks response, preparation
The Big Island may have escaped major damage Saturday when a tsunami triggered by a volcanic eruption in Tonga reached Hawaii, but the event should serve as a reminder for newcomers and residents alike to be prepared for natural disasters.
Council hopes to hear Roth’s legislative priorities today
With the legislative session kicking off Wednesday, the County Council has been eager to hear about Mayor Mitch Roth’s priorities for Hawaii Island.
Councilman criticized for social media post
A County Council member representing Puna received criticism on social media for a post appearing to downplay the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Antibody treatments in short supply; most vulnerable are given priority
Hilo Medical Center has been judiciously administering monoclonal antibody treatments to patients with COVID-19.
More than 1,500 cases on Big Island over weekend
More than 1,500 new COVID-19 cases were reported on the Big Island within the past three days.
Celebrating MLK’s legacy
The Kona Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee on Saturday commemorated 41 years of honoring his legacy.
Rising costs add to pandemic pain for small businesses
NEW YORK — In just two weeks, the cost of pecans for the pies at Peggy Jean’s Pies in Columbia, Missouri, has surged nearly 40%, perplexing co-owner Rebecca Miller and adding to the cost of doing business. Miller will soon have to bump up the price of her Southern Pecan, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan, and German Chocolate pies by $2 to $24.
East vs. West: Who should get the eighth House seat?
The addition of a new Big Island seat in the state House has set up a battle about whether it should go to East Hawaii or West Hawaii.
Kailua Bay welcomes first cruise ship since March 2020: Carnival Miracle scheduled to make call in Hilo today
The first cruise ship to make call since March 12, 2020, in Kailua-Kona arrived in Kailua Bay Sunday morning.
Federal funds to help ‘rebuild bridges across Hawaii’: State to receive $339M for repairs, improvements
Hawaii will receive $339 million in new federal funding over five years to repair and improve the state’s bridges, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced in a Friday statement.
‘It could have been worse’: Tsunami triggered by volcanic eruption in Tonga causes minor damage in West Hawaii
A Keauhou Bay business sustained heavy damage Saturday morning as an approximately 3-foot tsunami surge tore through the Sea Quest retail store.
Traffic fatalities return to prepandemic levels in 2021
Last year was a much deadlier one on Big Island roads than 2020, when coronavirus-related lockdowns resulted in shuttered drinking establishments and fewer drivers on the roads.
Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on track to be removed later this year
The Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday approved a land use application for the decommissioning of a Maunakea observatory.
Woman reported missing wanted on arrest warrant
A 42-year-old Puna woman who is the subject of a missing person investigation has an unserved warrant for her arrest, police confirmed.
State briefs for January 15
Young Brothers to restore Kahului to Honolulu service
HDOT: DMV phishing scam asks for Social Security, license plate numbers
The Hawaii Department of Transportation is warning about a scam asking people for their social security and license plate numbers.
Insufficient signatures sink Maui mayor recall attempt
WAILUKU, Maui (AP) — An attempt to recall Maui Mayor Mike Victorino has failed after organizers didn’t collect the minimum number of signatures needed, The Maui News reported.
FEMA assists hundreds of Hawaii families with funeral costs
Those who lost a loved one to COVID-19 could still be eligible for federal financial assistance of up to $9,000 for funeral expenses incurred on or after Jan. 20, 2020.
Puna woman charged with auto theft
Police charged a 26-year-old Kurtistown woman in the theft of a Honda CRV reported stolen Jan. 6 from the parking lot of a Banyan Drive condominium.
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