Old Saddle Road reopens as firefighters continue to douse hotspots
Old Saddle Road reopened to motorists Wednesday evening following a multi-day closure prompted by a brush fire that broke out this weekend in South Kohala.
Hilo woman, 48, reported missing
Big Island police detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Kanani Eve Meridith, who was reported missing.
Maui residents rally for affordable housing
KAHULUI — Dozens of Maui residents held a rally for affordable housing as the county’s median home price tops $1 million and the county council considers a new affordable housing plan.
Honolulu police back in court after fatal shooting of teen
HONOLULU — A judge began hearing from witnesses Tuesday to determine whether there is probable cause for murder and attempted murder charges against three Honolulu police officers in a shooting that killed a 16-year-old Micronesian boy.
Restaurant association head calls for end to state restrictions
The chairman of the Hawaii Restaurant Association said it’s time for Gov. David Ige and the counties’ mayors to lift restrictions on the state’s eateries and retail outlets.
Ige: Indoor masking, social distancing to continue
Gov. David Ige said Tuesday it’s not yet time to roll back government-imposed coronavirus-related restrictions on restaurants and other businesses.
Hawaii County reinstates testing program
Amid a recent increase in positive cases throughout the state, Hawaii County has reinstated its free community COVID-19 testing program.
Shrinking military, students could affect reapportionment
The number of nonresident military families and students to be extracted from population counts before state House and Senate seats are allocated to islands is down significantly from the 2010 census, a factor that could affect the distribution of legislative seats for the coming decade.
Hometown Heroes: Volunteers plant native saplings at veterans cemetery
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, West Hawaii Today is publishing a story about individuals, groups or organizations that have helped make life better for others in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Big infrastructure bill in peril; GOP threatens filibuster
WASHINGTON — The bipartisan infrastructure deal senators brokered with President Joe Biden is hanging precariously ahead of a crucial Wednesday test vote as they struggle over how to pay for nearly $1 trillion in public works spending.
Bezos’ comments on workers after spaceflight draws rebuke
NEW YORK — The world’s richest man wanted to say thanks to the people who made his brief trip into space Tuesday possible.
Island Life: Bee in the comfrey
A honeybee investigates a comfrey blossom in Kona. (Barry Gitelson/Community contributor)
Announcements: July 21, 2021
Kona licensing office to extend hours
Bucks’ 50-year wait ends with a title behind 50 from Giannis
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had the Larry O’Brien Trophy in one arm, the NBA Finals MVP trophy in the other and there was a cigar on the table in front of him.
Tom Brady, champion Buccaneers visit Biden at White House
WASHINGTON — Tom Brady embraced his inner comedian to deliver jokes at old friend Donald Trump’s expense Tuesday when he and the Super Bowl-winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited President Joe Biden at the White House, the first visit by the reigning NFL champions since 2017.
Kraken expansion draft to be milestone for Seattle
SEATTLE — When the calendar flips to this time of year, there is normally a mix and anger and resentment for sports fans in this corner of the country.
WHO leader says virus risk inevitable at Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics should not be judged by the tally of COVID-19 cases that arise because eliminating risk is impossible, the head of the World Health Organization told sports officials Wednesday as events began in Japan.
Oakland OKs terms for $12B ballpark but A’s aren’t happy
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland City Council on Tuesday approved preliminary terms for a new $12 billion waterfront ballpark project for the Oakland Athletics, but it’s unclear if the vote will be enough to keep the baseball team at the negotiating table instead of leaving the San Francisco Bay Area city.
CLR confirmed on Kauai and Molokai
The state Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it has confirmed the detection of coffee leaf rust (CLR) on Kauai and Molokai. The coffee plant pathogen has now been found on all major Hawaiian Islands.
Letters to the Editor: July 21, 2021
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