On Monday, a federal judge voids mask mandate for planes, buses, and other means of travel.
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Judge voids mask mandate for planes, other travel
After a federal judge in Florida voided the government’s mask mandate for planes, buses and other means of transportation on Monday, Hawaii County’s mass transit system has dropped its mask requirements.
Agencies monitoring Hawaii wastewater for COVID-19
HONOLULU — Federal authorities have begun monitoring Hawaii wastewater for COVID-19, while the state expects its own monitoring program to be fully operational this summer, officials said.
Council to talk taxes: Breaks for drivers, homeowners and businesses on agenda this week
It’s going to be a taxing week for the Hawaii County Council.
Bugs still being worked out of EPIC: Some building permits still stuck in the system
Hawaii County continues to work the bugs out of its online building permit system, but some testifiers to the county Cost of Government Commission aren’t convinced it’s happening fast enough.
Parole granted for two Kona men
A Kona man sentenced to up to a half-decade behind bars for a 2019 shooting that injured one and triggered an 11-day manhunt was granted parole by the Hawaii Paroling Authority on Wednesday.
Council to view presentation on ‘dark skies’ initiatives
Hawaii County could save money and attract tourists by reducing light pollution, according to a presentation by a Big Island activist to be heard this week by the County Council.
HVNP guided tours return
Dozens of visitors endured the cold wind and rain Saturday to participate in the first ranger-guided tours at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in more than two years.
Fire destroys Ka‘u structure
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a Sunday morning fire that destroyed a structure in Ka‘u.
Ige releases $1.5M for Puako sewer plans
A long-anticipated project to improve water quality and protect the coral reef by replacing cesspools at Puako with a sewer system is finally moving forward with the announcement Friday that Gov. David Ige has released $1.5 million to get the design work started.
Bills aimed at AVs still alive
A quartet of bills that crack down on abandoned vehicles have passed both chambers of the state Legislature.
COVID cases likely three times more than reported
The number of COVID-19 cases in Hawaii are likely much higher than currently reported by the state Department of Health.
Honokaa cockfight draws hundreds
A 57-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with an April 2 cockfight raid in Honokaa, according to police.
Hawaii laboratory detects case of omicron subvariant XE
HONOLULU — A COVID-19 omicron variant hybrid called XE has been detected in Hawaii, the state Department of Health said.
Hospitals report few COVID patients; demand for boosters up
As Hawaii lifts the mandatory mask mandate and Safe Travels Program, hospitals on the Big Island are generally seeing fewer COVID-19 patients, including Kona Community Hospital, which recently saw a six- day period during which no COVID-19 patients were admitted.
New site planned for junk vehicles
Hawaii County officials within the next two years want to construct a building in Hilo to store abandoned vehicles.
‘Committed to climate solutions’: UH campuses add another EV charging station
Hawaii Community College on Wednesday installed its first electric vehicle charging station at the Manono Street campus in Hilo, adding to stations at the Palamanui campus in Kailua-Kona and the Ko Education Center in Honokaa
New COVID-19 variant now dominant in Hawaii
The state Department of Health confirmed Thursday that BA.2 is now the dominant COVID-19 variant throughout the state.
Hawaii’s unemployment rate drops to 4.1% in March from 4.2%
HONOLULU — Hawaii’s unemployment rate fell to a seasonally adjusted 4.1% in March from 4.2% the previous month, the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism said Thursday.
Hawaii official pleads not guilty to perjury, other charges
HONOLULU — The head of training at the Hawaii Department of Public Safety pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges accusing her of lying about her educational background.
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