Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Hilo Rotary clubs donate supplies to school in Micronesia
Manufactured goods, such as school supplies, are often imported into islands throughout Micronesia, and getting a diverse range of supplies can, at times, be difficult.
DOH vaccination outreach effort hits Kona neighborhoods
A dedicated group led by the state Department of Health is spreading the word about an upcoming COVID vaccination clinic in Kona by pounding the pavement and knocking on doors.
Ige: State to continue mask mandate for now
Gov. David Ige said this afternoon that — despite a U.S. Centers for Disease Control advisory stating fully vaccinated Americans can go without a mask in most places — he will keep the state’s mask mandate in place for now.
HMC pre-schedules 700-plus COVID vaccine doses for keiki ages 12-17
Big Island COVID-19 case count increases by 3
Three new COVID-19 cases were reported Tuesday on the Big Island, bringing the total case count to date to 2,742.
Green discusses several COVID-related topics during interview
Big Island hospitals prepared to begin vaccinating youth
Kona Community Hospital expects to begin vaccinating people as young as 12 with Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as early as Friday.
Mayor proposes change to Oahu’s tiered virus restrictions
County committed to maintaining lifeguards at Kua Bay, Hapuna despite funding cut
10 new COVID cases reported on the Big Island
Ten new COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday on the Big Island, bringing the total number of cases to 2,721.
Program offers help to pay for broadband
Island hospitals shift strategies as vaccine interest slows
State to keep mask mandates in place despite CDC guidance
Post-arrival testing program extended; final day now May 10
Two Big Island COVID clusters investigated by state in past two weeks
Two COVID-19 clusters have been investigated on the Big Island in the past 14 days, including one that has resulted in 45 virus cases, according to a weekly cluster report issued Thursday by the state Department of Health.