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Gov. Ige Says He Doesn’t See How State Government Can Avoid Layoffs
He also warns that nonprofits face deep cuts as state tax revenues dwindle due to the pandemic.
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With Vaccines En Route To Hawaii, Health Officials Reassure People They’re Safe
As the state’s largest hospital prepares to receive Hawaii’s first vaccine doses, health executives on Friday assured the public that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe — and key to returning to normalcy.
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VIRUS TRACKER — Dec. 11: 89 New COVID-19 Cases And 1 Death In Hawaii
In the last 14 days, 1,171 people in Hawaii have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Hawaii Economists Predict Slow, Perilous Path To Recovery
Hawaii’s economy is among the hardest hit in the country, a new report confirms.
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Ige: Coronavirus Vaccines May Land In Hawaii As Early As Next Week
Hawaii health officials say they expect to receive more than 81,000 vaccine doses from Pfizer and Moderna during the month of December.
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VIRUS TRACKER — Dec. 10: 123 New COVID-19 Cases In Hawaii
The state also reported two deaths on Oahu.
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Hawaii Army Hospital Will Be One Of The Military’s First COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
The Hawaii military medical center is one of a handful of sites the Pentagon has selected for its limited initial doses worldwide.
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VIRUS TRACKER — Dec. 9: 80 New COVID-19 Cases In Hawaii and 4 Deaths
In the last seven days, 1.8% of COVID-19 tests in Hawaii have come back positive.
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State Gives Nearly $5M For Kauai School, Bridge Repairs
The money will provide critical infrastructure improvements — and badly needed jobs.
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VIRUS TRACKER — Dec. 8: 53 New COVID-19 Cases In Hawaii
Three people on Molokai were diagnosed with COVID-19.