Benjamin Kibbey News
COVID-19 vaccinations to begin at select Longs Drugs locations
By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 7, 2021
Longs Drugs will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations at seven Hawaii pharmacies starting on Thursday, Feb. 11, with locations in Honolulu, Kaneohe, Hilo, Kahului and Kapaa expected to receive a total of 4,400 doses.
Half of Hawaiians on board with vaccination, survey finds
By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 7, 2021
Approximately half of respondents to a recent survey by the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) are on board with getting vaccinated against COVID-19, with around a quarter responding that they are “still deciding.”
OHA makes grants available for iwi kūpuna, Ahahui
By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 7, 2021
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is accepting applications for its Iwi Kupuna Repatriation and Reinterment grants and Ahahui grants programs, with approximately $344,000 available between the two programs.
State leaders recognize importance of boosting broadband in Hawaii
By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 7, 2021
In line with the State of the State Address recently given by Gov. David Ige, there has been a push from the state to improve infrastructure in order to accommodate economic diversification so that the state’s economy is not as vulnerable due to such heavy reliance on tourism.
Hawaii residents left to navigate unemployment labyrinth
By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 7, 2021
Issues with unemployment compensation have been thrown into stark relief by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many residents reporting confusion and even difficult gaps between the expiration of one set of benefits and the commencement of the next.
Hawaii Legislature introduces multiple bills to counter ethics committee gift prohibition
By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 7, 2021
Hawaii lawmakers are pushing back against recent rules enacted by the Hawaii State Ethics Commission that limit the gifts they can receive, seeking to once again be able to accept small food gifts, known as “gifts of aloha.”