Mountain View man charged for firearms and drug offenses
Hawaii Island police have arrested and charged a 28-year-old Mountain View man with an array of firearms and drug offenses stemming from an incident that occurred Friday morning at a residence in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Woman facing assault, threatening charges following reported stabbing
A 26-year-old Keaukaha woman is facing assault and terroristic threatening charges after allegedly stabbing her 21-year-old neighbor on Saturday.
Puna man facing assault, robbery charges
Hawaii Island police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old Kurtistown man with multiple offenses after he allegedly assaulted a 67-year-old man and attempted to steal his vehicle.
Hawaii’s COVID-19 case count reaches 900
Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported Monday, bringing Hawaii’s case total to 900.
Hawaiian Electric extends moratorium on disconnections
Hawaiian Electric announced Monday it will extend the moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment through Sept. 1.
State plan to reopen Maui highway draws resident concerns
WAILUKU — A Hawaii state plan to reopen a Maui highway to motorists from the general public has caused concern among residents who want to protect the rural area from the coronavirus.
Honolulu police chief opposes some reforms for department
HONOLULU — The Honolulu police chief does not agree with all of the proposed changes expected to pass in upcoming state Legislature police reform bills, she said.
Bayer paying up to $10.9B to settle Monsanto weedkiller case
BERLIN — Bayer will pay up to $10.9 billion to settle litigation over the weedkiller Roundup, which has faced thousands of lawsuits over claims it causes cancer.
Costco reimagines its food samples in era of social distancing
Keep your hands to yourself.
Statewide survey of Hawaii’s avocado industry underway
College football programs face ‘great uncertainty’ when considering solutions for COVID
DALLAS — Texas made headlines recently when it revealed that 13 football players had tested positive for COVID-19 with 10 more in self-quarantine.
The Bright Side: Tournament time! Thanks to crystal ball….
Well, we did it. We got our marine event permits from the state, for each individual tourney in the Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series. We also received guidance on how to manage the land based side of the events from the Mayor’s office. In addition, they were kind enough to send us the Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 8 to refer to, which helpfully details protocol and procedures in 14 pages of light reading.
Oudoor practice fields reopen, some games to follow; Kim designates July 20 for return of competition
There is one less excuse to get out and hit the practice field.
Dustin Johnson wins Travelers to extend career-long season streak
CROMWELL, Conn. — Dustin Johnson won the Travelers Championship on Sunday to end a long drought and extend his career-long season victory streak to 13.
Cam Newton to sign one-year deal with the New England Patriots
Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is signing a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, per a source with knowledge of the situation.
Denny Hamlin caps marathon day at Pocono with fourth victory
LONG POND, Pa. — Denny Hamlin held off Kevin Harvick on Sunday night to win the second Cup race of the weekend at Pocono Raceway and flip the result of the opener.
Parker Ranch donates three tons of beef to The Food Basket
Constantly in need as the coronavirus pandemic continues, The Food Basket recently received a large donation for its next Ohana Food Drop.
Commissioners at odds over Kealakehe sewer plant
A delay in design plans for the $75 million Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant frustrated members of the county Environmental Management Commission, who grilled the administration Wednesday about why the county can’t simply stop illegal discharges altogether.
Big Island nursing homes still virus free
Clusters of COVID-19 have been found in nursing homes on Oahu, but the Big Island’s long-term care facilities have so far remained free of the disease and are continuing their efforts to keep it out.
