Samie Solina

Tier 3 means changes rules for gyms, restaurants, retailers and more.

Advocates hope lowering the threshold will prevent people from driving under the influence.

Statewide, 13.6% of the population has received at least one vaccine dose.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it is a busy peak whale season in Hawaii and boaters should remain vigilant.

The state Department of Health said many, if not most, employees in hotels are considered essential under Phase 1C of the state’s vaccination plan. That phase has not been implemented.

“The challenges that this pandemic has brought upon our workers are devastating,” said Sam Domingo, with the Hawaii Workers Center.

Fewer people are signing up to become foster parents amid the pandemic and the lack of in-person education has created a new type of isolation for foster youth.

According to the CDC guidelines, most — if not all — of the state would fall in low or moderate transmission categories and so should allow full, in-person instruction.

“You’ve got more buyers in the market, you’ve got higher demand."

Someone dies from cancer in Hawaii every four hours, according to the UH Cancer Center.

Organizations with frontline essential workers are urged to fill out a form on the state’s website to begin the process. Employers will be asked to identify those most at risk.

State health officials said vaccines clinics are struggling with short supply, but there are a number of opportunities for folks in the Phase 1B category to make appointments across the islands.

In October, the DLNR expected the dredging portion of the project to last until early 2021. The project is now expected to last until June.

Through a public-private partnership, a beach maintenance project using hydraulic dredging and pumping will move 20,000 cubic yards of sand offshore onto Waikiki Beach.

Ko Olina’s parking lots for public use remained closed after beaches reopened until mid-October.

Paige and her family must travel from Maui to Oahu every month for cancer treatment.

Kamakana and other ranchers say they’ve had to spend thousands of dollars to feed their herds. Normally, the grass would keep them full.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi agrees the aging system will be a priority in his administration

“We have so much heart for this place, and for these plants are part of this place, you know, they’re found nowhere else in the world.”

So far, more than 12,000 people have made an appointment to receive the Moderna vaccine at the clinic run by The Queen’s Health Systems.

Hawaii businesses say the trend is helping their bottom lines.

DOH said many vaccine clinics are creating waitlists and even though the supply of vaccines is not keeping up with demand, the department said Kupuna should still register.

About 12,800 people have scheduled appointments, according to HPH.

Health officials say multiple family units are affected by an outbreak, which is believed to have been started by a holiday choir practice.

And starting on Friday, Kupuna ages 75 and up will be able to sign up for the shot and receive their vaccinations.

Work began Monday on the Koko Crater Tramway after an agreement between the City and County of Honolulu and the Kokonut Coalition.

“And at this point, regardless of party, it’s so essential that we come together in unity."

Hawaii hospitals said they are doing well despite the uptick in cases. They say they are preparing for a possible increase in patients in the future.

On Thursday, the state reported 56 new cases on Maui County, 18 in Hawaii County, and one on Kauai.

A new app aims to warn residents of possible COVID-19 exposure.