Taking it slow
When visitors from Japan are allowed to travel to Hawaii without being quarantined — which could happen as soon as Nov. 6 — officials aren’t expecting the demand seen when the state reopened for mainland U.S. tourist arrivals on Oct. 15.
Oh Buoy! Malama Kai Foundation partners with commercial dive operators for DMB inspections
When the steady stream of tourists visiting Hawaii came to a grinding halt earlier this year, many commercial dive tour operators faced a dilemma.
Poi Dog Deli feeding the keiki through community support
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.
Only three new COVID-19 cases Tuesday
Three new Hawaii Island and 50 Oahu cases were among 66 positive results announced by the Hawaii COVID-19 Joint Information Center as of noon Tuesday, bringing the statewide tally to 14,773 since Feb. 28. Of the remaining cases, two were on Maui and nine were on Lanai, bringing that island’s total case count to 87. Two previous cases were removed due to updated laboratory information.
Police seek man in Ocean View attempted murder case
Hawaii Island Police are searching for a 33-year-old Ocean View man wanted for questioning in connection with an early morning shooting that took place on October 26, 2020.
Water Board approves rate hike
Big Island households will see a water rate increase beginning Jan. 1, but the approximately 8% hike in the basic rate is expected to be tempered by a decrease in the power cost charge in the near future.
County coffers contain an extra $40M
Hawaii County ended the last fiscal year with $40 million left over to be applied to the current budget, according to an Oct. 15 report to the County Council.
Kailua-Kona company wins HIplan award
Mermaid Mushrooms, a Kailua-Kona company developing a business producing gourmet mushrooms for local consumption, was awarded the $25,000 HIplan 2020 Grand Prize on Saturday.
Police: Kalapana murder victim shot multiple times
Police say a 49-year-old Hilo man found slain Sunday morning in Kalapana died of multiple gunshot wounds.
Lawsuit: Honolulu officer arrested teen as vengeance for son
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii is among those suing the Honolulu Police Department, claiming that an officer targeted and harassed a 15-year-old boy, “motivated solely by a personal vengeance.”
13 traveling nurses assigned to Life Care Center of Hilo
More than a dozen traveling nurses will help support Life Care Center of Hilo as it contends with a COVID-19 outbreak.
Second phase of the Hilo Bayfront Trails will be rebid
The second phase of the Hilo Bayfront Trails will be rebid after initial bids for the project came in over budget.
Japanese travel plan nearly set
Gov. David Ige said Monday his administration is “very close” to being able to announce plans for the return of Japanese visitors to the state.
Police search for reported runaway
Hawaii Island Police are searching for a 17-year-old Kona boy who was reported as a runaway.
Bar owners sue Honolulu over tiered virus reopening plan
HONOLULU — Some Honolulu bar owners have filed a lawsuit claiming the city’s tiered system for reopening businesses during the coronavirus pandemic is arbitrary.
Police investigating Kalapana murder
Hawaii Island police are investigating a reported murder Sunday in Kalapana.
North Kona standoff suspect deemed fit for trial
A Kailua-Kona man in custody at the Hawaii State Hospital since a six-hour standoff with police last October has been found fit to stand trial and scheduled for a trial date in March 2021.
Election, virus may have driven increase in Oahu gun permits
HONOLULU — An increase in firearm permits issued and firearms registered this year may be the result of the coronavirus and the upcoming national election, the Honolulu police chief said.
KTA opts out of Christmas trees this year; Y’s Men and Women’s Club reduces order
Christmas trees might be harder to come by this year on Hawaii Island because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Green calls for stronger, uniform rules as virus surges
Lt. Gov. Josh Green called for a stronger, uniform statewide mask mandate on Sunday as Hawaii Island reported its highest single-day jump in new COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.
