Road closures planned this week in Kona for police investigations into recent fatalities
Hawaii Island police announce that there will be two road closures in this week in North Kona as traffic investigators conduct further investigations into recent traffic fatalities.
14 arrested for suspected DUI
Hawaii Police Department officers arrested 14 motorists for suspected drunken driving between June 13 and Sunday. Six of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash.
Big Island unemployment rate up slightly in May
The Big Island’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly in May to 3.6%, according to data released this month by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Voss to lead Board of Education
Gov. David Ige has appointed Bruce Voss as chairperson of the state Board of Education.
Senate confirms three judicial appointments
The state Senate voted Tuesday to confirm the Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald’s appointments of Jill M. Hasegawa and Joanna E. Sokolow to the District Family Court of the Third Circuit (Hawaii Island) and Gregory H. Meyers to the District Court of the Fifth Circuit (Kauai).
Kona airport runway reopened after aircraft accident
Flight operations at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole were impacted for several hours Tuesday after a small plane veered off the runway while landing.
Quick Fix: Walnut crust adds flavorful crunch to chicken dish
It’s easy to dress up boneless, skinless chicken thighs with this nutty walnut crust. It keeps them juicy and adds a flavorful crunch. The recipe also works with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. While the chicken bakes in the oven, the rigatoni and broccoli cook together on the stove.
My Turn: Support needed for North Kona hospital over obsolete South Kona facility
In the 40-plus years I’ve lived in North Kona, I’ve used Kona Community Hospital (in South Kona) for many emergency room visits and outpatient procedures, all with satisfactory results, despite the hospital’s obscure location. Luckily, before recently, I never had to be admitted for an extended stay. Now, after 40 years things obviously changed, and for extended stay patients the South Kona Hospital is way overcrowded (before, during, and after COVID), understaffed, duplicitous, and often incompetent to the point of being barbaric. No matter how “nice” some of the staff can be, the shortcomings now of that ancient hospital cannot be overlooked.
AAUW-Kona announces scholarship winners
The American Association of University Women Kona recently announced its 2022 scholarship recipients.
Island Life: Add a pop of color to your day
Add a little color to your garden with lovely pagoda flowers.
Commentary: Why more weapons will help Ukraine and Russia negotiate a lasting truce
As an economist and business school professor, I teach about markets, valuations and the fundamental principles of negotiations. In any negotiation, strong positioning is the most important factor.
Martin Schram: How a Watergate punishment might have averted our Jan. 6 hell
On June 17, Americans found ourselves at the convergence of two crises of shattering assaults on our democracy.
Jury trial set for Kona woman facing federal drug charges
Jury trial is now set for early 2023 for a 44-year-old Kona woman facing federal drug charges after her arrest in April upon arriving at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Report tracks COVID misery: UH researchers document lingering negative impacts from the pandemic
A report released this week by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization found nearly two-thirds of adults had a negative impact from COVID-19 related to mental health, food and job security, housing and poverty.
PONC purchases pledged: Council approves county purchase of Lyman’s and old growth ohia forest
Hawaii County will move forward with the purchase of two important West Hawaii natural and cultural sites, thanks to action last week by the County Council.
Arizona fires sweep land rich with ancient sites, artifacts
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — As Jason Nez scans rugged mountains, high desert and cliffsides for signs of ancient tools and dwellings unique to the U.S. Southwest, he keeps in mind that they’re part of a bigger picture.
Sentencing delayed in Pohoiki shootout case
Sentencing was postponed Monday for a Pahoa man accused of the nonfatal shootings of two men during a gun battle almost five years ago at Pohoiki to allow him to testify for the prosecution, if need be, during trial in a companion case.
Waikoloa Village residents try out fire evacuation road
Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth said he had to make one of the most difficult decisions of his career nearly a year ago. As the massive Mana Road wildfire was bearing down on the mostly residential Waikoloa Village, Roth called for its evacuation.
‘We’re still in a very high surge’
A health expert has warned that the state is underestimating the impacts of an ongoing spike in COVID-19 cases.
Shots for tots: COVID vaccinations start for little US kids
Little Fletcher Pack woke up Monday morning and asked: “Is today vaccine day?”
