DOH: 461 new COVID-19 cases statewide, 82 on Big Island
The state Department of Health today reported 461 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases statewide, including 82 on the Big Island.
UHH women’s soccer, volleyball win on Oahu
UH-Hilo’s volleyball players Bria Beale, Ashton Jessee, and Alexandria Parisian hit it big on Oahu on Sunday.
Ida deals new blow to Louisiana schools struggling to reopen
LULING, La. — Tara Williams’ three little boys run shirtless because most of their clothes were swept away, and they stack milk crates beneath a blazing sun because their toys are all gone, too. Their apartment is barely more than a door dangling from a frame, the roof obliterated, most everything in it lost.
Internet funding rule could favor rural areas over cities
Cities and urban counties across the U.S. are raising concerns that a recent rule from President Joe Biden’s administration could preclude them from tapping into $350 billion of coronavirus relief aid to expand high-speed internet connections.
Extended road trip: Big Isle high schoolers head to Utah to play football
About a month ago, Sergio Mamone and his family packed up their gear in Panaewa and moved to Utah, so Ricky Mamone could join his former Hilo High teammate Lyle Silva on the Granger High football team.
Obituaries for September 13
Vera Bosak, 87, of Orchidland Estates died Aug. 25 at a private care home. Born in the Czech Republic, she was a co-owner of the former Photocine Servicenter Inc. on Oahu, former elementary school teacher in the Czech Republic and gardener. Private services. Survived by son, Zdenek (Margaret Russo) Kluzak of Volcano; stepdaughters, Kristina (Scott) Wright of Washington, Jirina Potuzakova and Jaroslava Vlasakova of Czech Republic; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Low-income apartments approved for Kealakehe
A 111-unit subsidized rental apartment project is slated to be constructed on 5.4 acres near the intersection of Kealakaa and Uluaoa streets in Kealakehe, following unanimous approval last week by the County Council.
Rainy Side View: It is time to get tough on fakers
Here come Da Fakes! And I ain’t talking fake breasts, hair or eyelashes. Those always make me laugh, especially the enormous implants on women so top heavy that they’re on the verge of toppling over, hitting the ground boobs first. Or the rug on some bolo head that fools no one, not even if we call it a toupée. What about false eyelashes that look like there’s vana where eyes should be?
Antibody clinic on way: HMC hopes to have COVID-19 treatment center running this month
Hilo Medical Center this month will open a monoclonal antibody clinic to treat patients with COVID-19.
