Bree Gonzales News
West Hawaii Community Health Center director: 'This pandemic has changed how we deliver health care'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 8, 2021
Within a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many practices almost in a snap, and that includes health consultations.
Hawaii tourism surges as the pandemic wanes: 'Today we’re fully booked, tomorrow booked up already'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 8, 2021
Hawaii businesses have been surprised by the influx of tourists lately and were not fully prepared for the surge.
Hawaii's microbiologists conduct genomic surveillance project: 'Sequencing provides color to a black-and-white picture'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 2, 2021
Hawaii's microbiologists, scientists and other laboratory experts have been busy trying to understand COVID-19 by collecting and analyzing data about the virus.
Over $31 million will be recovered by HDOT from Ciber, Inc: 'The department is committed to holding them to account'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 2, 2021
The state of Hawaii is set to recover $31,775,000 after winning a lawsuit over a failed software project for the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT).
The University of Hawaii will be upgrading Waikiki Aquarium's water system to 'prevent potential water pollution' in the future
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 2, 2021
The University of Hawaii and the Waikiki Aquarium will be working together to upgrade the aquarium’s water system within the next five years.
Donkey Mill Art Center offers Youth Summer Art Experience: 'Young artists will learn about Mahina, the moon'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 2, 2021
Children between ages 9 and 12 will have the opportunity to be creative while learning about the phases of the moon during the four-week Youth Summer Art Experience: Na Kaulana Mahina: The Phases of the Moon, Program B.
Hapuna Beach State Park voted best beach in America for 2021: The 'perfect place to swim, snorkel or scuba dive'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 2, 2021
Mahalo to Dr. Stephen Leatherman, also known as "Dr. Beach," for naming Hapuna Beach State Park this year’s No. 1 beach in the country.
Thermal temperature screening and facial imaging will 'bring Hawaii closer to reaching the new normal at our airports'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 1, 2021
Hawaii’s five major airports that accept trans-Pacific flights have implemented the operation of Phase III of the thermal temperature screening and facial imaging project.
Hawaii's moratorium on evictions is set to expire, but 'there’s still a lot of money on the table to help both the landlord and the tenant'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 1, 2021
With less than a week before the statewide moratorium on evictions expires, advocates for tenants say the courts may get swamped if the moratorium isn't extended after Tuesday, June 8, and relief will no longer be provided to those who could have used it.
University of Hawaii System to require COVID-19 vaccination: 'It is clear that a vaccinated campus is a safer campus'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 1, 2021
The University of Hawaii (UH) System will be requiring students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in on-campus learning; this new requirement will start in the fall 2021 semester.
Ironman 70.3 Hawaii 'offers competitors a beautiful venue' on Saturday, June 5
By Bree Gonzales | May 31, 2021
Mark the date: Saturday, June 5, is this year's Ironman 70.3 Hawaii.
Kilauea volcano is no longer erupting and alert level is lowered from 'watch' to 'advisory'
By Bree Gonzales | May 31, 2021
The recently released geological status of the Kilauea volcano confirmed that it is no longer erupting.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist on May 23 earthquake: 'Aftershocks are possible and could be felt'
By Bree Gonzales | May 31, 2021
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake located under Kilauea Volcano's south flank was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO); it happened May 23 at 11:41 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time.
Ige says masks will no longer be required outdoors: 'This is effective immediately and statewide'
By Bree Gonzales | May 27, 2021
Face masks are no longer required outdoors in Hawaii, effective immediately.
Hawaii County boards, commissions offer volunteer positions
By Bree Gonzales | May 20, 2021
Nearly 70 volunteer positions are currently available on Hawaii County boards and commissions.
Hawaii health director 'working hard to understand people’s reservations, barriers to accessing the vaccine'
By Bree Gonzales | May 20, 2021
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) is making an extensive effort to encourage all state residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Hawaiian parents urged schedule health visits for seventh graders to avoid rush before school begins
By Bree Gonzales | May 18, 2021
The Hawaii State Department of Health is reminding parents to have their incoming seventh graders vaccinated and physical exams completed before returning to school.
'Pandemic has been incredibly hard': Hawaiʻi WIC Program beneficiaries to enjoy four months of higher cash value benefit
By Bree Gonzales | May 16, 2021
The Hawaiʻi Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program understands how COVID-19 has greatly affected families.
DOH, University of Hawai'i unveil ‘one-stop shop’ behavioral health dashboard
By Bree Gonzales | May 16, 2021
The online behavioral health data tracking tool, Hawai‘i Behavioral Health Dashboard, has recently been launched to better understand information and enhance the support system on substance use, homelessness and mental health in the state.
Nānākuli Elementary School principal described as 'amazing and inspiring' named 2021 National Distinguished Principal
By Bree Gonzales | May 14, 2021
Nānākuli Elementary School principal Lisa Ann Higa has been recently recognized as Hawaii’s 2021 National Distinguished Principal (NDP) by The Hawaii Elementary and Middle School Administrators Association (HEMSAA).