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Hawaii on Friday reported nine new COVID-19 deaths, including two people in their 20s.

The death toll now stands at 747. This month alone, the state has seen 158 COVID deaths.

Hawaii also saw 403 new COVID-19 infections Friday, pushing the statewide total number of cases since the pandemic began to 77,369.

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The decision to let operations continue at least until July 2024 will give tenants and other stakeholders time to negotiate a long-term lease with the state and Army. 

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Hawaii is home to some of the most intricate tattoos around the world. And just like the stories behind the ink — it's the people wearing and creating the masterpieces that make them one of a kind. Today we meet the men behind Hawaii's Best Tattoo: a depiction of the iconic Battle of Nu'uanu that you'll find between the neck and the waist on the back of local resident Shad Bolosan. 

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For a second day in a row, Hawaii reported 12 additional COVID fatalities ― as the deadliest period of the pandemic in the islands continues.

This month alone, the state has seen 149 COVID deaths. The new fatalities bring the state’s death toll from the virus to 738.

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Health officials say Hawaii is making good progress in knocking back a COVID surge, but warn hospitals remain very full.

On Wednesday, 282 COVID patients were hospitalized statewide. That’s down nearly 40% from the peak three weeks ago ― when that number stood at 448.

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Hawaii on Wednesday reported 12 new coronavirus-related fatalities, bringing the state’s death toll to 726.

So far this month, Hawaii has recorded 137 COVID-related deaths alone.

 

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The number of state and county employees who got the COVID-19 vaccine jumped in recent weeks after mandates were announced and went into effect.

In late August, the vaccination rate for the Public Safety Department was 77% ― the lowest for any state agency. A spokesperson said the rate now stands at 84%.

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