News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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Vaccines Prove Effective According to Analysis by DOH of Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Breakthrough Data
by ThundaA Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) analysis of vaccine breakthrough data found COVID-19 vaccines provide excellent protection against hospitalization and death. A vaccine breakthrough infection occurs when a fully vaccinated …
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The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division informs the public that the cruise ship Celebrity Solstice is scheduled to arrive at Honolulu Harbor for fuel and provisions on Thursday, …
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David Ige announced the launch of the Hawaiʻi ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Savings Program, which allows eligible individuals with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing their federal or …
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Today, a helicopter made repeated trips from the top of Diamond Head to the crater floor, flying down sling loads of broken concrete and rebar. The rubbish is the remains …
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The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) was awarded a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to train, deploy and engage community health workers …
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Former Maui Police Officer Receives 30 Months in Prison for Soliciting Sexual Relationship for Official Acts
by ThundaUnited States District Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi today sentenced Brandon Charles Saffeels, 36, a resident of Maui and former Maui Police Department (MPD) officer, to 30 months in prison for …
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Representative Daynette “Dee” Morikawa (District 16 – Niihau, Lehua, Koloa, Waimea) has been selected as a fellow in the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) 2022 Maternal & Child Health …
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The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce the availability of the Hawaii State Driver’s Manual in thirteen languages in addition to the currently available English-language publication. These …
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The state Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced that it will open offices statewide beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. Services from all programs in the department …
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Hawaii to Advance Digital Skill Development for Workers as Part of NGA’s Workforce Innovation Network
by ThundaDavid Ige says he is pleased the National Governors Association (NGA) has selected Hawaiʻi for the second phase of its Workforce Innovation Network (NGA WIN), in which states will deploy …
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“Vaccine for Children Safe and Effective” – Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine gets Authorized for Keikis Ages 5-11
by ThundaThe “Vaccine for Children Safe and Effective” says the Hawaiʻi Department of Health. The Hawai‘i Department of Health has authorized certified vaccination providers to administer Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children …
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The State of Hawaiʻi will welcome international travelers under the new federal requirements starting next Monday, Nov. 8. Direct International Travel to Hawaiʻi Starting Nov. 8 NON-U.S. citizens traveling directly …