Hilo man facing attempted murder, abuse charges
A Hilo man accused of stabbing a woman multiple times has been charged with attempted murder and felony abuse.
Number of COVID-19 cases associated with HCCC outbreak hits 173
More than 170 COVID-19 cases have cropped up at Hawaii Community Correctional Center since May 24.
More than 90,000 Big Islanders fully vaccinated
More than 90,000 Big Island residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccination process.
Big Island reports 10 new COVID-19 cases
Ten new COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday on the Big Island, bumping the total case count 3,060.
Maui boy, 13, is Hawaii’s spelling bee champ
KIHEI — A 13-year-old Maui boy who is a son of Tongan immigrants will represent Hawaii in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Tourism officials call for more sustainable industry
HONOLULU — As people flock back to Hawaii after more than a year of pandemic travel restrictions, some industry experts are calling for more environmentally responsible and sustainable forms of tourism.
Announcements: June 10, 2021
Hawaii Kuauli Pacific and Asia Cultural Festival returns
Editorial: A bipartisan bill would help the USPS take a step toward sustainable solvency
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators have introduced a bill to begin reforming the beleaguered United States Postal Service which is being financially crushed by retirement expenditures and falling demand.
Letters to the Editor: June 10, 2021
Give ‘em the recognition they deserve
Marine killed at Pearl Harbor laid to rest in California
SAN DIEGO — Eighty years after he died in the attack on Pearl Harbor and just months after his remains were finally identified, a California Marine has been laid to rest with full military honors.
Legislative talk story: Lowen, Kanuha talk with constituents about 2021 session
At a Tuesday evening virtual talk story, West Hawaii’s representation in the state Legislature shared some highlights from the 2021 legislative session.
Officers not indicted in Honolulu shooting that killed teen
HONOLULU — Grand jurors have declined to indict three Honolulu police officers in a shooting that killed a 16-year-old boy.
HFD likely to finish out fiscal year slightly under budget
Hawaii Fire Department Chief Kazuo Todd said Wednesday the department will likely finish out the fiscal year slightly under budget.
Ethics Board weighs in on Van Pernis complaints
Leeward Planning Commissioner Mark Van Pernis was in the hot seat again Wednesday, this time before the county Board of Ethics.
Virus outbreaks in Hawaii jails prompt inmate lawsuit
HONOLULU — A class-action lawsuit on behalf of Hawaii inmates says the state has failed to protect people from COVID-19 outbreaks in unsanitary jails.
Biden opens overseas trip declaring ‘United States is back’
MILDENHALL, England — President Joe Biden opened the first overseas trip of his term Wednesday with a declaration that “the United States is back” as he seeks to reassert the nation on the world stage and steady European allies deeply shaken by his predecessor.
US drops Trump order targeting TikTok, plans its own review
WASHINGTON — The White House dropped Trump-era executive orders intended to ban the popular apps TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks with software applications tied to China, officials said Wednesday.
Keystone XL pipeline nixed after Biden stands firm on permit
BILLINGS, Mont. — The sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline pulled the plug on the contentious project Wednesday after Canadian officials failed to persuade President Joe Biden to reverse his cancellation of its permit on the day he took office.
In Brief: June 10, 2021
Bruised but unbowed, meme stock investors are back for more
Island Life: Honu from below
Honu seen from below at a rocky area in the north side of Manini‘owali (Kua Bay) on Monday. (Reiko Sekine/Community contributor)
