Hawaii Island's main hospital is getting $5 million for repairs and upgrades, good news for patients and staff on the Big Island.

• The money is state capital improvement funding, now released for the hospital to use.
• It will pay for plumbing repairs and better operating rooms.
• Other basic building fixes are also covered.
• Senate Vice President Lorraine Inouye announced the release.

Outlook: Work on the hospital's aging systems should start once the funds are in hand.