Police ID victim of fatal crash involving semitrailer and SUV
Big Island police on Wednesday identified the person killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Big Island reports no new COVID-19 cases for 7th straight day
Hawaii County reported no new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, leaving the island’s total case count at 81.
Guidelines create incomplete Hawaii virus data, critics say
HONOLULU — Coronavirus information from Hawaii health officials presents an incomplete story of the pandemic’s impact on racial and ethnic communities in the state, some critics said.
One dead following crash involving semitrailer and SUV
One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a semitrailer Tuesday morning on Daniel K. Inouye Highway in Hilo.
Display of solidarity: Big Islanders protest George Floyd’s death
Hundreds braved the brutal midday sun this week, holding signs, waving and chanting while drivers sounded their horns almost incessantly.
Judge issues $200 in fines to fish poacher
An environmental court judge on Tuesday issued $200 in fines to one of two people charged for allegedly illegally collecting 550 aquarium fish earlier this year off South Kohala.
Lowen, David, Kierkiewicz unopposed as filing period ends
Victory is all but assured for three Hawaii Island incumbents, despite what seems a renewed interest in politics, with lots of candidates competing for office this election.
Hometown Heroes: Debbie Cravatta, KARES providing essential animal care during pandemic
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.
North Hawaii hospital to allow visitors again
Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital will begin allowing visitors at the Waimea facility starting Wednesday.
DOH: One new COVID-19 case reported on Oahu
The state Department of Health reported one new COVID-19 case in Hawaii on Tuesday, bringing the statewide case number to 653.
Police searching for missing teen
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile male who was reported missing.
High surf advisory posted for south-facing shores
A high surf advisory is in effect for south-facing shores of the Big Island’s northern, eastern, southern and Kona coasts.
Honolulu Police Commission members resign from oversight panel
HONOLULU — Two members of the Honolulu Police Commission have resigned after voicing frustration at the limited power the commission has to oversee the police department and its chief.
Ige to lift interisland travel quarantine June 16
Gov. David Ige said Monday he hopes his decision to end on June 16 the 14-day mandatory quarantine currently in effect for interisland travelers will help restart the kamaaina tourism economy.
Attempted murder charge filed in stabbing
A preliminary hearing is set for today for a 61-year-old man accused of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his wife on Saturday.
UH economist: Tens of thousands will flee Hawaii
A University of Hawaii economist predicts that by 2022, tens of thousands of Hawaii residents will leave to seek employment elsewhere because of the effect COVID-19 has had on the state’s economy.
PUC opens emergency investigation of Young Brothers’
The Public Utilities Commission will conduct an emergency investigation into Young Brothers’ financial condition after the interisland shipper notified the state it needed millions in funding to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wedding industry takes a hit
Postponements and cancellations have ravaged the Big Island’s wedding industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOE conducting survey on distance learning
The state Department of Education seeking input from parents and guardians of studnets enrolled at any public or charter school on their experience with distance learning.
Hawaii to lift quarantine for travel between islands June 16
HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige said Monday that starting on June 16, he will lift the 14-day quarantine for people traveling between the state’s islands that he instituted to control the spread of the coronavirus.