State gets $87.4M for vaccinations
HONOLULU — The Federal Emergency Management Agency granted the state $87.4 million to open multiple, state-led, community-vaccination sites.
NTBG plant sale a success
Ants really live inside this plant, said Rebecca Indvik of her purchase Saturday at the National Tropical Botanical Gardens plant sale at the South Shore Visitor Center, where shoppers discovering their purchases waited to be checked out.
Waimea 400 Master Plan survey closes today
LIHU‘E — The county Planning Department will close its initial community survey for the Waimea 400 Master Plan today to prepare for the first community collaboration meeting for the project.
Heavy fines levied for aquarium fishing
HONOLULU — Friday, the state Board of Land and Natural Resources voted unanimously to fine two Hawai‘i island aquarium fishers $272,000 in civil fines for multiple violations of Hawai‘i Administrative Rules related to an illegal aquarium-fishing incident in Kona in 2020.
Work continues on Koloa, Maluhia roads
KOLOA — The county Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC announced that multiple sections of Koloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for closures from Monday to Friday, March 1 to 5.
Arrest logs for Sunday, February 28, 2021
Logs for December 27-28, 2020
University of Hawaii requests voting member on stadium board
HONOLULU — The University of Hawaii has requested that its representative on the board for the proposed New Aloha Stadium be a voting member.
Hawaii resolution explores new management for Mauna Kea
HONOLULU — Two Hawaii legislative committees on Thursday passed a resolution creating a working group to develop recommendations for new management of the state’s tallest mountain, Mauna Kea.
Hawaii lawmakers consider standardized pandemic travel rules
HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers are considering a bill that would standardize the state’s pandemic travel restrictions across the islands, a departure from the current system that allows individual counties to create their own modified safety measures.
Bill to lower employer tax burdens sent to Hawaii governor
HONOLULU — A bill that would provide unemployment insurance relief for Hawaii employers is now on Democratic Gov. David Ige’s desk for approval.
Hawaii Nature Center becomes outdoor classroom during virus
HONOLULU — The Hawaii Nature Center has become an outdoor classroom for children who have been huddled in front of screens for their school lessons but want more than virtual learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
DOH finds new COVID variant
The state Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division confirmed the presence of a new COVID-19 variant in Hawai‘i.
Kupuna go hands-on with fire safety
Fire safety is of utmost import at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Hale Kupuna Elderly Housing project in Kalaheo, said Mike Dandurand, a property manager with Mark Development.
St. Theresa School fundraiser smashes goal
Wendy Castillo, principal of St. Theresa School, said the school’s recent car wash and plant sale was a huge success due to the generosity of the event donors.
$22M rental-assistance program coming
LIHU‘E — The County Housing Agency has been given the OK by the County Council to start up what hopes to be a $22-million, federally-funded rental assistance program.
4 lanes for Wailua
KAPA‘A — A daily average of 32,500 vehicles drive between Wailua River and Coconut Marketplace in Waipouli, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Study: Suicide decrease, attempts rise during pandemic
LIHU‘E — A recent state Department of Health report says suicide rates decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to previous years, and data from the Kaua‘i Police Department corroborates that statement.
1 new COVID case Thursday
LIHU‘E — The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Thursday.
NTBG to host plant sale Saturday
PO‘IPU — This Saturday, the National Tropical Botanical Garden is hosting a plant sale at its South Shore Visitor Center, and is offering a special on their tours of their Allerton and McBryde gardens to those who purchase plants.
Grants to support Hawaiian homestead communities
HONOLULU — The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has released its third grant solicitation of the month, announcing the availability of a new, community grant targeted specifically to aid Native Hawaiian families living on state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands parcels.