Police: Hilo man fatally shot by officers fired more than 30 rounds
Video from body cameras worn by Hawaii Police Department officers during a fatal officer-involved shooting Sunday night in Hilo will likely be released today, Chief Paul Ferreira said Monday afternoon.
Hawaii detects delta COVID-19 variant after Oahu resident travels
HONOLULU — Hawaii on Monday said a vaccinated Oahu resident who traveled to Nevada last month has tested positive for the delta variant of COVID-19, a highly transmissible strain of the disease.
DOH: 47% of Big Islanders fully vaccinated
More than 200,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered on the Big Island with 47% of the island’s population fully inoculated as of Monday, state health officials said.
6 more COVID-19 cases crop up at HCCC
Five additional inmates and one staffer at Hawaii Community Correctional Center have tested positive for COVID-19, the state announced Monday.
Big Island reports 8 new cases of COVID-19
Eleven new COVID-19 cases were reported by state health officials Tuesday on the Big Island, bringing the total case tally to 3,150 since late-Febrary 2020.
Four new COVID-19 cases brings Big Island tally to 3,142
Four new COVID-19 cases were reported by state health officials Monday on the Big Island, bringing the total case tally to 3,142.
California man victim of apparent drowning off South Kohala
A 52-year-old California man apparently drowned in waters South Kohala on Sunday.
Police seek public’s help ID’ing suspects in motorcycle theft
Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two male suspects who removed a black 2008 Honda CBR1000cc motorcycle early Sunday from the Target parking lot in Kailua-Kona.
Big Island police shoot, kill man who allegedly fired at officers
Big Island police are investigating an officer-involved shooting late Sunday in Hilo that left a 34-year-old man dead.
Editorial: Decision to review student loan repayment options is reasonable
Student loan borrowers hoping that President Joe Biden would forgive any significant portion of their debt are likely gnashing their teeth. The White House has left loan forgiveness out of its upcoming budget proposal, as the administration focuses on passing legislation it already has introduced.
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Djokovic claims 19th Slam with five-set comeback at French Open
PARIS — Novak Djokovic left the court to go the locker room for a little chat with himself after dropping the first two sets of the French Open final Sunday.
MVP Nikola Jokic ejected, Suns sweep Nuggets 125-118
DENVER — Chris Paul couldn’t miss. Devin Booker couldn’t be stopped.
Larson wins second NASCAR All-Star race, this one in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas — Kyle Larson was back in the NASCAR All-Star race, and got another $1 million by winning it again.
Semyon Varlamov, Islanders beat Lightning 2-1 in Game 1 of semifinals
TAMPA, Fla. — Semyon Varlamov and the New York Islanders are on a roll.
‘Imiloa prepares for visitors once again
It was quiet inside ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center last week as the facility continues to weather a 15-month shutdown due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Hilo airport runway closed amid lighting failure
HILO — The Hawaii Department of Transportation has indefinitely closed one of two runways at the Hilo International Airport after the lights went out.
Keeping us all safe: Hundreds get COVID-19 vaccine, though demand for shot is waning
The Hawaii Department of Health held its second COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday at Kealakehe Intermediate School, with the majority of participants receiving their second dose.
Nonprofit Lead for Hawaii offers paid fellowship program
A new nonprofit organization on Hawaii Island has the ambitious goal of creating future local community leaders through a paid fellowships with local businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies and is seeking recruits to fill those positions.
Councilwoman pushes resolution to conform to Basel Convention regarding waste
The Hawaii County Council will discuss how to better handle the county’s plastic waste, although it is unclear what effect it can actually have.
