Hometown Heroes: Hawaii Island’s volunteer firefighters
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, West Hawaii Today is publishing a story about individuals, groups or organizations that have helped make life better for others in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joining the fight: Hawaii’s first N-95 mask factory opens in Kona
Retirement plans for an airline pilot changed from relaxing and playing golf to manufacturing masks in Kona to help fight the pandemic.
All hands on deck: Testing system smoother on second day of trans-Pacific travel
It was all hands on deck Friday at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, the second day of rapid testing for trans-Pacific arrivals.
U of Nations COVID-19 case count hits 44
Six additional individuals who live off campus have tested positive for COVID-19, the University of the Nations Kona reported Friday.
Special delivery: Kupuna nutrition program expands to Waimea, Waikoloa
Waimea and Waikoloa kupuna are the latest to receive nutritious meals and fresh locally sourced produce delivered to their doors thanks to federal coronavirus relief funds.
Time is ticking: Voter registration deadline today
The League of Women Voters will provide Wiki Wiki drive-through voter registration today at three locations on the Big Island.
‘Very concerning for everybody’: Hawaii Island posts largest single-day jump in new COVID-19 cases
Hawaii Island on Saturday recorded the largest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.
COVID-19 cases increasing in Kona: UofNK confirms 9 cases; drive-through testing today
With 49 reported COVID-19 cases in Kona over the last 28 days, officials warn the community to remain vigilant in preventing the spread of the pandemic.
Bridging the gap: Food purchase/distribution program supports farmers, helps hungry
A Big Island program is helping to bridge the gap between local agricultural producers and nonprofits serving residents in need.
Standoff suspect deemed fit for trial
A Kailua-Kona man in custody at the Hawaii State Hospital since a six-hour standoff with police last October was found fit to stand trial on Thursday.
COVID-19 aid available to coffee farmers
Coffee farmers can now receive federal relief, with the crop recently becoming eligible for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).
Feeding the need: More than 100,000 people fed via Ohana Food Drops
Vehicles lined up early, snaking around the block waiting to enter The Food Basket’s Ohana Food Drop Thursday at the Kekuaokalani Gymnasium parking lot in Kailua-Kona.
Hometown Heroes: Kona Bay Books program keeps business afloat while supporting The Food Basket
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, West Hawaii Today is publishing a story about individuals, groups or organizations that have helped make life better for others in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virus prompts more changes for Big Island courts
In-person hearings have been discontinued in Hawaii Island courts and criminal jury trials have been postponed through Nov. 13, per an emergency order issued by Third Circuit Chief Judge Robert D.S. Kim.
Big Island woman crowned Miss Collegiate America
Jumping right into it: MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program opens in Kona
A new school in Kona opened its doors Tuesday to 17 students aspiring to become the latest medical professionals in a field that is facing critical shortages in Hawaii.
Site blessed for homeless village; KukuiOla construction to take about eight months
In a very small and low-key ceremony Thursday, Hawaii County blessed the site of the future KukuiOla, a homeless village to be located at the corner of Kealakehe Parkway and Ane Keohokalole Highway in Kailua-Kona.
Big Island COVID cases hit 541
State health officials reported Thursday eight new cases of COVID-19 on Hawaii Island, bringing the island’s total case count to 541.
Sentencing set in 2018 child killing
Sentencing is set for one of two women charged in connection with the 2018 murder of a 6-year-old boy at a Kealakehe apartment complex.
