Category: kamaainas

A Kīlauea eruption began on Dec. 20 from the Halema‘uma‘u crater at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano on Hawai‘i Island. At this time, all eruptive activity is within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, however, vog conditions and sulfur dioxide (SO₂) air levels may increase and fluctuate in various areas of the state. Areas downwind of the summit such as Pahala and Ocean View have experienced increased levels of SO₂ that may cause... Read More

Hawaii Lt. Governor Josh Green received his first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Queen’s Medical Center this morning. As an emergency room physician on Hawai‘i Island, Dr. Green is categorized as a healthcare worker in Phase 1a of the COVID-19 distribution plan in Hawai‘i. Dr. Green’s healthcare colleagues on Hawai‘i Island will receive vaccines this week as well. Dr. Green said, “As a healthcare worker, it was my turn... Read More

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, December 21, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office: Governor Ige’s Biennium Budget 2021-2023 Reflects Reductions At a news briefing today, Gov. David Ige unveiled his Fiscal Biennium Budget 2021-23, which includes reductions in both the operating and capital improvements program (CIP) budgets in the next two fiscal years. The state anticipates a $1.4 billion shortfall... Read More

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 134 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 20,351 (up 0.7% from the previous day). To date, 773,450 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 20,234 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 2.8%. Currently, the average daily cases is 129.4. There were a total of 1688cases reported in the past 14... Read More

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Friday, December 18, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:  https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ One Additional Death on O‘ahu and 130 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide DOH is reporting one (1) additional COVID-19 death today. The latest case involves a female between the ages of 60-69 years old, who had underlying conditions and was hospitalized at the time of... Read More

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 130 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 19,859 (up 0.7% from the previous day). To date, 758,327 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 19,769 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 2.7%. Currently, the average daily cases is 126. There were a total of 1489 cases reported in the past... Read More

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, December 17, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office: 17th Emergency Proclamation Reduces Quarantine Period Gov. David Ige has signed a 17th COVID-19 emergency proclamation reducing the state’s mandatory self-quarantine period for travelers entering the state and traveling between counties from 14 to 10 days. The new policy took effect today. The change is based on this month’s updated... Read More