13% of Big Islanders vaccinated against COVID-19
Hawaii to date has been awarded 751,170 COVID-19 vaccine doses, of which 654,090 had been received as of Monday, according to the state.
Flood advisory posted for Hilo and vicinity
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Hilo and vicinity until 4:45 p.m.
UH-Hilo notes: Beale honored for excellence
On Monday, Bria Beale could rest.
Police: 10 people killed in Colorado supermarket shooting
Police custody death investigation continues
A 64-year-old Captain Cook man remained hospitalized in critical condition Monday, two days after suffering injuries during a confrontation with a 29-year-old man who later died in police custody.
Vaccine scammers target kupuna
The COVID-19 vaccine has sparked a new scam aimed at kupuna, attempting to steal personal information such as Medicare numbers.
KTA aims to vaccinate 1,000 on Friday
Your Views for March 23
Support for statue
C’mon President Biden, end the reefer madness
In vast stretches of this country, it’s now legal for an adult to buy and use marijuana. But that perfectly legitimate activity can still get you fired from your job. A few White House staffers learned that the hard way recently.
Looking out for kids with special needs
The pandemic’s tentacles have reached all segments of American society. The amounts and kinds of pain caused by the deadly virus are not fully quantifiable. The impacts will be as long-lasting as they are certain.
Let’s Talk Food: Soup and sandwiches
HMC expands eligibility for COVID vaccine; Hospital opens early registration for people who are 50-64 years old
Community Passover Seder returns to Hilo
Ahava ‘Aina is hosting a Passover Seder at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, at the Dream Hawaii Studios located at 1009 Ahuna Road in Hilo.
Legislators defer measure relating to Safe Travels program
Hilo mom gets probation in child starvation case
Police seek leads on missing teen
Police are seeking the public’s assistance with finding a 13-year-old girl reported as a runaway.
Police: 95-year-old Puna man missing
UPDATE 3-23-21 10:22 a.m.: According to police, Toyoki Morimoto was found this morning in good health in Hilo.
Man critically injured while working on truck
Police say a 46-year-old Alaska man was critically injured Friday afternoon at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor in Kona after being run over by a pickup truck he was working on.
News briefs for March 23
Saudi Arabia offers cease-fire plan to Yemen rebels
