County extends driver’s license renewal deadline to June 8
Hawaii County residents whose driver’s license expired on or after March 16, 2020, will have until June 8 to renew them.
Police seek info on Pahoa runaway
Update: Big Island police reported Monday that 16-year-old Aidyn Cruse, who was reported as a runaway last week, was located Saturday in good health in Hilo.
J&J clinics may switch shots, reschedule after pause
HONOLULU — The state Department of Health said Tuesday vaccination clinics that were to administer the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine may offer the Moderna vaccine instead or reschedule.
COVID-19 tally nears 2,600
Six new COVID-19 cases were reported on the Big Island Tuesday, bringing the total case count to 2,589.
Daggers have dibs: Pahoa will be BIIF’s first public school to return to action
PAHOA — The pandemic hasn’t been a total loss for Pahoa High senior Carlo Daquioag.
Patriots receiver Julian Edelman announces retirement
BOSTON — For more than a decade Julian Edelman lived the ultimate NFL underdog story, going from undersized college quarterback to a favorite option of Tom Brady on three Patriots’ Super Bowl-winning teams.
Column: Hideki Matsuyama’s historic Masters win carries different weight in Japan
Hideki Matsuyama looked as if he was fighting back tears.
Twins, Wolves, Wild postpone games following police shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — In the raw aftermath of another killing of a Black man by police in Minnesota, there was no place for pro sports in the Twin Cities on Monday.
Obituaries: April 13, 2021
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Vaccine passport could be in place by May 1 for interisland travelers
Quarantine exemptions for some fully vaccinated travelers could begin as early as May 1.
Sailor who shot, killed himself at Oahu resort identified
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s office on Monday identified the U.S. Navy sailor who shot and killed himself at a luxury resort after a standoff with police over the weekend.
Alaka‘i Academy moving forward: Preschool looking to build campus of its own
Alaka‘i Academy is moving forward with plans to build a preschool campus of its own off Queen Kaahumanu Highway in Kailua-Kona.
Ethics Board OKs Richards’ vote: Councilman allowed to vote on Rodenhurst confirmation despite serving as a reference
It’s not a violation of the ethics code for a County Council member to serve as a reference for someone seeking a county job and then voting on that person’s confirmation, the Board of Ethics ruled Monday on a 3-1 vote.
Hawaii to allow some nurses to perform abortions
HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige on Monday signed legislation that would make Hawaii the latest state to allow some nurses to perform abortions.
Island Life: Rest stop
An untagged Hawaiian monk seal sauntered out of the water and onto the beach path between Mahai’ula and Makalawena beaches in February. (Christine Haller/Community Contributor)
AP News in Brief: 04-13-21
Expert: Chauvin did not take actions of ‘reasonable officer’
Police: Minnesota officer meant to draw Taser, not handgun
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — The police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb apparently intended to fire a Taser, not a handgun, as the man struggled with police, the city’s police chief said Monday, as police clashed with protesters for the second night in a row.
Gretchen’s table: Potato soup with cheese
My father’s favorite soup was potato, and my daughters have inherited his love for it.
Let fruits take the cake
Jason Schreiber is a staunch advocate of fruit cakes for every season.
My Turn: A major move to control our lives
Citizens of Hawaii and the U.S. should not have to prove that they have been vaccinated to participate in normal human interactions in a civil society. Vaccine passports must not be a requirement of citizens to be equal to every other citizen. Not having a vaccine passport should not demote one to becoming a second class citizen. This is the first step in dehumanization of sectors of our population.
