Here is the latest COVID-19 information for Hawaii County as of Sunday, 17 January 2021. Views expressed in this Hawaii Island News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency and the State of Hawaii Department of Health. Accessed on 17 January 2021, 2309 UTC, Post…
Author: Russ Roberts
Retired News director of Pacific Radio Group Radio Stations on Hawaii-the Big Island. I have more than 40 years of broadcast experience, including positons at KTUH-FM (UH-Manoa), KPOI-FM (Honolulu). KHLO-AM (Hilo), KKBG-FM (KBIG-FM)(Hilo/Kona), KAPA-FM (Hilo-Kona). Native-FM (Hilo-Kona), and ESPN Hawaii (Hilo-Kona). Former University of Hawaii-Hilo librarian. Retired Air Force Officer. Amatuer (Ham) Radio operator since 1977 (currently holds the Amateur Extra Class License from the FCC-KH6JRM).... Can read, write, and speak Russian. Retired on 30 September 2011, but still maintains a Hawaii Island News Blog.
Polynesian Cultural Center to reopen
The PCC in Laie will reopen Monday with limited capacity as officials anticipate tourism recovery. Views expressed in this Hawaii State News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by the “Honolulu Star-Advertiser” and the Associated Press. Accessed on 17 January 2021, 1155 UTC, Post 22,213. Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/ Please click link or scroll…
Gas use down 18%
Hawaii County highway fund takes a hit from less driving. Views expressed in this Hawaii Island News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by the “Hawaii Tribune-Herald.” Accessed on 17 January 2021, 1134 UTC, Post 22,212. Source: https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/ Please click link or scroll down to read your selections. Editors’ Picks Gas use…
Kona Seafood Market
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Edward Blum and Jared Dufault decided to open their own business. Views expressed in this West Hawaii News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by “West Hawaii Today.” Accessed on 17 January 2021, 1119 UTC, Post 22,211. Source: https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/category/hawaii-news/ Please click link or scroll down to read your…
165 new COVID-19 cases in Hawaii
In addition to the new coronavirus infections, Hawaii health officials report 2 coronavirus-related deaths. Views expressed in this Hawaii State News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by the “Honolulu Star-Advertiser” and the Associated Press. Accessed on 17 January 2021, 0317 UTC, Post 22,210. Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/ Please click link or scroll down…
Coronavirus Update for Hawaii Island
Here’s the latest COVID-19 information for Hawaii County as of Saturday, 16 January2021. Views expressed in this Hawaii Island News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency and the State of Hawaii Department of Health. Accessed on 16 January 2021, 2225 UTC, Post 22,209. Source…