State Supreme Court concludes COVID-19 inmate release case
The Hawaii Supreme Court on Friday terminated a case which led to an order requiring the state’s correctional facilities to release certain inmates because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pahoa man indicted for numerous drug and firearm offenses
The Hilo grand jury has indicted a 47-year-old Pahoa man for numerous drug and firearm offenses and felony domestic abuse.
Interim agreement to keep Post Office at Keauhou Shopping Center
The Post Office at Keauhou Shopping Center closed its door Friday after contract holder Dug Miller could not extend his lease with the shopping center’s management.
Renewal of Maunakea master lease top priority for new Institute for Astronomy director
Doug Simons said when he assumes his post as director of the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy on Sept. 1, a great deal of his focus will be on the renewal of UH’s master lease for the Maunakea Science Reserve.
Schatz reintroduces legislation to prescribe medical marijuana to veterans
HONOLULU — U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said Friday he reintroduced legislation to allow doctors at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to prescribe medical marijuana to veterans in the 36 states that have established medical marijuana programs.
Second HCCC employee tests positive for COVID-19
A second Hawaii Community Correctional Center employee has tested positive for COVID-19, public safety officials reported Friday.
Police seek public’s help locating Hilo teen
UPDATE: Big Island police reported Friday that 15-year-old Kealii Kaniho, who was reported as a runaway in January, was located in good health Thursday in South Kohala.
Three new COVID-19 cases reported Friday
The Big Island’s COVID-19 case count reached 2,621 with three new cases reported by state health officials on Friday.
Oahu red light camera program advances, 10 locations eyed
HONOLULU — Oahu will place red light cameras at 10 locations for at least two years starting this summer, the state Department of Transportation said.
Still no word on fate of Keauhou Post Office
Honolulu Post Office officials were unable to provide any details on the fate of the contract Post Office in the Keauhou Shopping Center as of Thursday.
Nonprofits working together to offer rent, utility assistance to those affected by COVID
Global warming’s extreme rains threaten Hawaii’s coral reefs
HONOLULU — As muddy rainwater surged from Hawaii’s steep seaside mountains and inundated residential communities last month, the damage caused by flooding was obvious — houses were destroyed and businesses swamped, landslides covered highways and raging rivers and streams were clogged with debris.
Airport COVID-19 testers ousted
Hawaii County ousted Premier Medical Group from its COVID-19 testing program at the island’s three major airports, uprooting more than 100 workers with less than a week’s notice, and brought in another vendor on an emergency two-week, $508,200 contract.
Renewal of Maunakea master lease the top priority for new Institute for Astronomy director
Doug Simons said when he assumes his post as director of the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy on Sept. 1, a great deal of his focus will be on the renewal of UH’s master lease for the Maunakea Science Reserve.
Not guilty plea entered in deadly vacation rental fight
A 37-year-old Pittsburgh man charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a fellow visitor from Pittsburgh entered a plea of not guilty Thursday in Kona Circuit Court.
Hawaiian Electric warns customers to watch for scams
Hawaiian Electric is advising customers to be wary of scammers using scare tactics and trickery, pretending to be the utility and threatening to disconnect customers’ electric service unless “overdue” bills are cleared with prepaid debit cards.
Hawaii surpasses 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations
More than one million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Hawaii, including more than 100,000 on the Big Island.
Police seek info on missing Pahoa teen
Big Island police are searching for a Pahoa teen, who was reported missing earlier this month.
No positive results among first batch of inmate COVID-19 tests
Hawaii Community Correctional Center reported Thursday no new COVID-19 cases as testing continues at the Hilo jail and Department of Public Safety facilities across the state.
Honolulu police shoot, kill man who walked into a home
HONOLULU — For a second time in less than two weeks, Honolulu police have shot and killed someone.
