Factory-built housing raises concerns: Council committee advances 197-page construction code revamp
Create more affordable housing, or protect carpenters’ jobs?
Physician Miscovich says Ige should rethink bypassing quarantine
One of Hawaii’s most visible physicians on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic said Tuesday Gov. David Ige should rethink the state’s plan to allow out-of-state visitors who arrive with a negative COVID-19 test in hand to bypass a 14-day quarantine starting Aug. 1.
Tuesday records big spike in COVID-19 numbers
State Health Director Bruce Anderson called the 41 new COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday “a wake-up call for all of us that it is still a serious threat in Hawaii.”
Aggressive seaweed smothers one of world’s most remote reefs
HONOLULU — Researchers say a recently discovered species of seaweed is killing large patches of coral on once-pristine reefs and is rapidly spreading across one of the most remote and protected ocean environments on earth.
Hometown Heroes: Hui of volunteers sews and distributes thousands of masks
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.
Ball python found in Hilo by ambulance crew
A live ball python snake was captured early Monday in Hilo by an American Medical Response ambulance crew.
Pahoa man arrested after disturbance at Hilo Home Depot
A 55-year-old Pahoa man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after police were sent to the Hilo Home Depot store to a report of a disturbance.
Man sought on outstanding warrant
Hawaii Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Samuel Baker Sniffen Jr. of Puna.
Hawaii reports single-day record, 41 additional virus cases
HONOLULU — Hawaii reported 41 additional cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, the most in one day since the pandemic began.
Lawmakers stall funding for 10-story school building in Honolulu
HONOLULU — State lawmakers stalled funding for a 10-story public elementary school, preventing a groundbreaking this year for the state’s first vertical public school.
13 Hawaiian Airlines employees test positive for coronavirus
HONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines Inc. says 13 of its employees have tested positive for the coronavirus following an annual training course.
Plea deal still on table in alleged child starvation
A plea deal is still in the works for a 52-year-old Hilo man accused of starving his 9-year-old daughter to death more than four years ago.
Senate committee recommends rejection of Ige’s BLNR nominee
Ige outlines features of new financial plan to cope with COVID-19 pandemic
Police accountability bill headed to Ige’s desk
A bill that would identify fired or suspended county police officers is headed to Gov. David Ige’s desk.
Man who shot woman, led police on 11-day manhunt gets 5 years
A 43-year-old man will spend up to a half-decade behind bars for a 2019 shooting that injured one and triggered an 11-day manhunt.
Police locate missing teen last seen in Hilo
UPDATE: Hawaii Island police reported Monday that Shayla Smith-Akiona has been located in good health.
Police locate missing teen
UPDATE: Hawaii Island police reported Monday that Tanaiyah Hao-Kallio has been located in good health.
Police locate missing teen
UPDATE: Hawaii Island police reported Monday that DJ Hanres has been located in good health.
Police locate missing Puna teen
UPDATE: Hawaii Island police reported Monday that Kaiea Fleming-White has been located in good health.
