With the summer wave, a COVID-19 outbreak has hit the Hilo Benioff Medical Center’s nursing home. The facility on Aug. 7 received the first positive COVID test results for a resident. “The good news ...

To qualify for the HELP program, applicants must hold a Hawaii license or certification, accept at least 30% public insurance, pass a background check and use the funds for educational debt.

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Visitors to the Hilo facility are encouraged to wear, and ...