John Kelly News
Restrictions for Hawaii travelers to remain unchanged, though they are 'encouraged' to get a COVID-19 booster shot
By John Kelly | Feb 15, 2022
Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) revealed today that Hawaii’s Safe Travels program will continue without alteration at this time, specifically that domestic travelers are not being required to provide proof of COVID-19 booster shots.
Schatz and Cornyn introduce CREATE Act: 'The creative industry is vital to both our economy and our everyday lives'
By John Kelly | Jan 17, 2022
In a bipartisan effort, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) proposed the Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act.
Schatz attends COP26: 'We are now on the cusp of making the biggest climate action in U.S. history'
By John Kelly | Nov 11, 2021
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) traveled to Scotland for the United Nations climate conference, called COP26, representing the U.S. and Hawaii.
American Rescue Plan child care grant approved for Hawaii: 'An essential service for working families'
By John Kelly | Oct 29, 2021
The State of Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) will administer nearly $80 million in grants to support child care providers and help to stabilize and improve the capabilities of the child care sector in Hawaii.
Gross domestic product increases in Hawaii; BEA says impact of coronavirus 'cannot be fully quantified'
By John Kelly | Oct 5, 2021
Hawaii's gross domestic product rose to 8.9% in the second quarter of 2021
Athletics have resumed in Hawaii public schools, but only for those who are vaccinated against COVID-19
By John Kelly | Sep 27, 2021
Friday, Sept. 24, was the restart of school-sanctioned athletic activities throughout Hawaii, according to Big Island Now.
Hawaiian public is 'strongly encouraged' to review Draft Environmental Assessment by Oct. 8
By John Kelly | Sep 21, 2021
The Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for the decommissioning of the University of Hawaii at Hilo Hōkū Ke'a teaching telescope on Maunakea is posted by the University of Hawaii at Hilo for public review and comment.
Office of Maunakea Management merging with Maunakea Support Services, 'providing a world-class center dedicated to education'
By John Kelly | Aug 24, 2021
The Office of Maunakea Management (OMKM) combined efforts with Maunakea Support Services in August 2020, creating the Center for Maunakea Stewardship that is responsible for University of Hawaii-managed Maunakea lands.
New moorings to 'provide significant coral protection value to this high-use site' on Kona coast
By John Kelly | Jul 5, 2021
In the 1970s, the Kona Surf Hotel at Kaukalaelae Point directed bright lights into the surf at night.
"Kona Surf Company is taking bookings!": Popular surf company is back open for summer season
By John Kelly | Jun 17, 2021
The Kona Surf Company is again open for business after COVID-19.
Staffing shortages persist in Hawaii: 'We weren't ready for the normal business that came'
By John Kelly | Jun 7, 2021
Even with the COVID-19 pandemic in decline in recent months, there are still staffing shortages across Hawaii.
'This report suggests that testimony was false': Hirono accuses Facebook of false testimony under oath after ads allegedly target individuals by age
By John Kelly | May 2, 2021
Advertisers for Aspiration's Zero credit card requested that Facebook hide one of its ads from anyone who was under the age of 25.