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The Food Basket reports ‘significant’ decrease in number of people served in Kona

Jan. 23, 2021

The Food Basket has noticed a sizable drop in the number of people being serving via its monthly Ohana Food Drop in Kailua-Kona.

A year after Wuhan lockdown, a world still deep in crisis

Jan. 23, 2021

Nearly a year to the day after the Chinese city of Wuhan went into lockdown to contain a virus that had already escaped, President Joe Biden began putting into effect a new war plan for fighting the outbreak in the U.S., Germany topped 50,000 deaths, and Britain closed in on 100,000.

Biden’s choice on econ aid: Deal with GOP or go for it all

Jan. 23, 2021

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden’s ambitious opening bid, his $1.9 trillion American Rescue economic package, will test the new president’s relationship with Congress and force a crucial choice between his policy vision and a desire for bipartisan unity.

Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8

Jan. 23, 2021

WASHINGTON — Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8, the first time a former president will face such charges after leaving office.

Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’

Jan. 22, 2021

WASHINGTON — With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that America’s war on COVID-19 is under new command, promising an anxious nation progress to reduce infections and lift the siege it has endured for nearly a year.

HMC begins kupuna COVID vaccinations

Jan. 22, 2021

After vaccinating staff and local health care providers against COVID-19, Hilo Medical Center is now focused on vaccinating kupuna 75 years and older.

Ige: DOE budget cuts won’t be as steep as anticipated

Jan. 22, 2021

While the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will require the state Department of Education to make wide-ranging budget cuts during the next year, those cuts might be less extensive than initially thought.

Acasio lays out her legislative priorities

Jan. 22, 2021

The Big Island’s newest legislator met the press Thursday via the internet to introduce herself.

Commission sees election success in all-mail balloting

Jan. 22, 2021 • Updated 7:47 p.m.

Despite a 2020 general election when some Oahu polls closed almost four hours late and some Hilo voters spent three hours in line, the state Elections Commission is sending the Legislature a rosy review in its required biennial evaluation of the conduct of the election.

State Senate faces funding shortfall while trying to prop up economy

Jan. 21, 2021

State Senate leaders said after the Legislature reconvened Wednesday that two of the biggest challenges during the 2021 session will be to decide what can be funded and whether taxes will need to be increased in order to contend with Gov. David Ige’s proposed budget cuts.

On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus

Jan. 21, 2021

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is moving swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump’s legacy, signing a series of executive actions on his first day in office that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Big Island mayor released from hospital 11 days after heart attack

Jan. 21, 2021

“Right now, the key words are to rest and to heal.”

State House seeks solutions to fill budget gap without tax hike

Jan. 21, 2021

Although Hawaii faces a massive budget deficit, leaders of the state House of Representatives said Wednesday that they have no desire to raise taxes.

Frequent traffic delays at new light stir call for solutions

Jan. 20, 2021

A traffic light on Highway 11 near Keaau is causing consternation among residents and lawmakers alike, but there do not appear to be any immediate solutions, county officials say.

‘Demand far exceeds supply’: Ige, others urge patience about vaccinations

Jan. 20, 2021

Officials used the terms “ramp up” and “ramping up” several times Tuesday while describing the state’s rollout of coronavirus vaccinations, but cautioned that the operation likely won’t proceed quickly.

Hilo hospital urges calm as kupuna vaccinations begin

Jan. 20, 2021

Hilo Medical Center today will begin vaccinating older kupuna against COVID-19, but the hospital urges calm during the registration process.

UPDATE: Kern gets negative recommendation from Planning Committee

Jan. 20, 2021 • Updated 9:59 a.m.

The County Council Planning Committee voted 5-4 Tuesday evening to send the confirmation of Planning Director Zendo Kern to the council early next month with a negative recommendation.

Showers forecast to continue, possible thunderstorms this afternoon

Jan. 19, 2021 • Updated 9:52 a.m.

A cold front over the Big Isle has brought a flash flood watch to the island until 6 p.m. tonight with some possible stormy weather continuing through the day.

State lawmakers face tough choices amid pandemic recession

Jan. 19, 2021 • Updated 2:20 p.m.

HONOLULU — Cut spending, raise taxes or perhaps both. State lawmakers face tough choices as they convene a new legislative session this week amid a pandemic that has pummeled tourism, Hawaii’s biggest industry, and depleted tax revenue.

Why more kids aren’t back at school; Despite low COVID case counts, administrators say numerous hurdles remain

Jan. 19, 2021 • Updated 9:51 a.m.

Despite relatively low COVID-19 infection rates on the Big Island, some schools have opted to continue with distance learning this quarter, while others are working to bring students back to campus.

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