Sara Mattison
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Honolulu, HI, United States
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Pearl Country Club Night Market hosting bone marrow drive Wednesday
With a simple cheek swipe, you could help save a life. → Read More
As Hawaii heads into drier conditions, what can residents do to protect home, family from wildfires?
The National Weather Service expects temperatures in Hawaii to be near or even slightly below normal for summer 2021. But as the state heads into a dry season, residents are reminded to be mindful. The Honolulu Fire Department says over 98% of wildfires are caused by humans. → Read More
Tips to protect your vehicle against catalytic converter theft as parts become harder to find in Hawaii
Catalytic converter thefts are a big problem in Hawaii. Recently, seven converters were stolen from City vehicles at Kapolei Hale. KHON2 spoke to experts about what you can do to keep it from happening to you. → Read More
More than half of Hawaii residents are partially vaccinated against COVID-19
New data released on Wednesday showed promising numbers for Hawaii's path to reaching herd immunity: 55% of residents have now received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. → Read More
Leeward Community College now offering Moderna vaccines to residents 18 years and older
The clinic runs until May 13. It's open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. → Read More
Shops nationwide are facing a boba shortage, but is it impacting Hawaii?
Shipping delays are causing a problem people haven’t heard of before: a boba shortage across the country, according to national reports. → Read More
Hawaii reports 72 Coronavirus cases, 2 new deaths
The Hawaii Department of Health reports 72 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on Wednesday, April 14. → Read More
Hawaii reports 122 Coronavirus cases, 3 new deaths
There are 69 coronavirus cases on Oahu, 11 on the Big Island, 40 on Maui, 1 on Kauai and 1 residents diagnosed out of state. → Read More
Butterfly garden hosted at Ward Village
There was a butterfly garden held at Ward Village on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Victoria Ward Park. → Read More
Sea Life Park is busy, looking to hire despite being open only 3 days a week
Major holidays can bring a boost to businesses. One general manager says they’ve been busy since re-opening and are looking to hire more people. → Read More
Hawaii residents will be required to dial ‘808’ to make local calls
Local residents may soon need to start dialing 8-0-8 at the start of their calls in order to reach the right person. It's all part of a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) effort to make contacting the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline easier. → Read More
AARP Hawaii says state hopes to vaccinate kupuna in mid-January
Vaccinations for senior citizens 75 years old and older are coming soon. Officials say there are more than 100-thousand people in this group. AARP Hawaii says the state is hoping to roll out vaccinations for this demographic sometime during the week of Jan. 18. → Read More
UH Hilo launches podcast to share more about the Big Island
The University of Hawaii at Hilo started a podcast to help people learn more about Hawaii Island. → Read More
Local hairstylist gives homeless veterans free haircuts ahead of holidays
Twenty homeless veterans received a complimentary haircut on Sunday, just in time for the holidays. → Read More
Gov. Ige signs order requiring Maui bars to temporarily close
Governor Ige has approved the temporary closure of all Maui County bars and bar areas within restaurants to limit the spread of COVID-19. → Read More
Vaccines could come to Hawaii as soon as mid-December, says Lt. Gov. Josh Green
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is another step closer to being approved here in the U.S. → Read More
More post-arrival, secondary testing could be new norm for travel
Some leaders are requesting the Governor expand testing options, which would add secondary testing after travelers arrive. → Read More
State House committee proposes changes to Safe Travels program
The House Select Committee on COVID-19 has sent the state a proposal that could, once again, change the Safe Travels program. Committee members call the first month of the state’s pre-travel testing program an unqualified success. But in their proposal they also say the program should be modified following recent events. → Read More
Coronavirus: DOH reports 85 new cases, brings state total to 17,925
The Department of Health reported 85 new cases of COVID-19 on Nov. 30 for the state: 66 cases are from Oahu, 10 cases are from Maui County, 4 cases are from the Big Island, 1 case is from Kauai and 4 cases are Hawaii residents diagnosed out of state. The cumulative state total is now 17,925. → Read More
Testing incoming travelers on Big Island may end this year if there’s no funding
Next month, the Big Island will find itself under new leadership as it continues to battle the spread of COVID-19. Hawaii County has been testing community members and arriving travelers for coronavirus but those programs may change depending on how much money there is to spend. → Read More