Macy’s to reopen Saturday
Macy’s will reopen its two remaining Big Island stores at 11 a.m. today, the company announced Friday.
No new COVID-19 cases reported Friday
Health officials reported no new cases of COVID-19 as of noon Firday.
Police seek man wanted on outstanding warrant
The Hawaii Police Department Area II Criminal Investigations Section is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 36-year-old Jake Branch.
Police ask for public’s help locating missing woman
The Hawaii Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Melissa E. Murdock who was reported as missing.
Puna structure fire under investigation
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a structure fire shortly before noon Friday in the Nanawale Estates subdivision of Puna.
Honolulu struggles to enforce vacation rental quarantines
HONOLULU — Honolulu is not capable of effectively enforcing a mandatory, 14-day quarantine on visitors staying in Oahu vacation rentals during the coronavirus pandemic, an official said.
Regents delay action on new Maunakea proposal
The University of Hawaii Board of Regents voted Thursday to postpone discussion of a new internal management structure for Maunakea governance until June.
My Turn: Aloha Threatre will survive COVID-19
A recent story by Charles McNulty addressed the new digital landscape theaters around the world are exploring during the COVID-19 pandemic. He accurately reflected the difficulties we have encountered, and the many questions that plague us as we consider our future. While his concern over potential damage to the theater world is appropriate, all of us at the Aloha Theatre are confident that we will not only survive our current state, but we will thrive as we pass through it.
Letters to the Editor: May 22, 2020
A reboot is not a fix
State considering lifting quarantine for interisland travelers
Gov. David Ige said Thursday he’s considering lifting the 14-day mandatory quarantine currently in place for interisland air travelers, saying “measures are pointing in the right direction to make this move.”
Council finds money for golf, contingency funds in tight budget
Fees for sewers and rubbish disposal will continue to increase, taxes could rise for luxury second homes and services will be cut countywide, but County Council members still found room in the budget Thursday to add another $565,000 for their contingency accounts and golf subsidies.
How to spend $80M: Kim outlines uses for COVID-19 response funds
How would you spend $80 million? Mayor Harry Kim had less than two days to submit a plan to the state Legislature, and now that SB 75 passed and is on its way to the governor, a plan is taking shape.
Lawmakers recess after addressing budget shortfall
HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers on Thursday recessed after passing multiple funding bills designed to cope with the shock of the coronavirus pandemic that has hammered the state’s tourism-dependent economy.
Unemployment rate jumps to 24% amid pandemic
Nearly a quarter of Hawaii Island’s workforce was unemployed in April as COVID-19 continues to tear through the economy, state labor statistics released Thursday show.
The Show Must Go On(line)!: Prince Dance Institute creates live stream performance
Prince Dance Institute has achieved the impossible by mounting a live performance with over 50 students ages 9 to 45, streaming individually from their own homes using the web conferencing application Zoom.
Gabbard announces Congressional Art Competition finalists
U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard this week announced 20 finalists in the 2020 Kaha Kii Congressional Art Competition and launched a People’s Choice contest on her official Facebook page, where the public can select their favorite pieces.
In Brief: May 22, 2020
Nearly 39 million have lost jobs in US since virus took hold
Trump lashes out at scientists whose findings contradict him
WASHINGTON — “A Trump enemy statement,” he said of one study.
Runnin’ with Rani: Tailwind Nutrition supporting front line medical workers
As the Big Island continues to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations have ramped up efforts to offer support to those working on the front lines.
Waiakea’s Kunimoto didn’t know the first thing about Idaho State before she visited — but now she’s a proud Bengal
Idaho State is far from Hilo, but Keilyn Kunimoto found a comfortable fit and signed with the Bengals.
