Enrollment increases at UH-Hilo
Enrollment at the University of Hawaii at Hilo is up this year compared to 2020, although it is still down from pre-pandemic numbers.
Big Island reports 38 new COVID cases
Thirty-eight new COVID-19 cases were reported Saturday on the Big Island, bringing the total case count to 10,645 since late February 2020.
Above-average rainfall predicted
For the second wet season in a row, Hawaii is in a La Nina weather cycle, and the National Weather Service is forecasting above-average rainfall for the season.
New maps could pit incumbents against each other: Shifting legislative district lines draw scrutiny
Imagine someone reupholstering your chair — while you’re still sitting in it.
Facelift underway: Maka‘eo Walking Path
A facelift is happening at Maka‘eo Walking Path at Old Kona Airport Park.
westhawaiitoday.com to launch digital subscriptions Nov. 2
West Hawaii Today’s exclusive, premium content will no longer be completely free come next month.
State will pay inmates $50 to get coronavirus vaccines
HONOLULU — The Department of Public Safety says certain inmates will get $50 to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Hawaii finally hits 70% fully vaccinated mark
Months after Gov. David Ige set it as a milestone for lifting COVID-19 restrictions, and weeks after he rescinded that decision, 70% of the state’s population finally has been fully vaccinated against the virus.
Developer aims to bring 4th hotel to Honolulu suburb
HONOLULU — A developer aims to bring a fourth hotel to the Honolulu suburb of Kapolei amid demand from local residents and business travelers for less expensive hotel rooms outside of resort districts.
North Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor improvement work starts Monday
Infrastructure improvements will begin Monday at North Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor, state officials said Thursday.
Lassner to UH faculty, staff, students: Prepare to be on campus next spring
University of Hawaii President David Lassner on Monday sent a memo to all UH faculty and staff, telling department chairs and faculty to “carefully review your spring 2022 schedules and make adjustments to the mode of instruction to provide our students across the UH system with the on-campus educational experience they need and expect.”
Path to a new life: Big Island Drug Court graduates 58th class
Monday was a special day for seven individuals on the path to a new life after graduating from Kona Drug Court.
Kawelu: ‘We’re going ahead’
“So far, we’re going ahead.”
Honokaa man faces 10 years in domestic abuse case
Prosecutors will seek the maximum 10-year prison term for a 27-year-old Honokaa man arrested for a series of domestic abuse incidents that took place between February and April.
State sells record $1.88B in general obligation bonds
Gov. David Ige announced Thursday that the State of Hawaii has sold a record $1.88 billion in general obligation bonds.
County extending hours for some driver’s licensing offices
Hawaii County will be extending the hours of operation at the Hilo and Kona Driver’s Licensing offices to help process expired or expiring credentials.
DOH: 46 new COVID-19 cases, 2 additional coronavirus-related deaths on Big Island
Forty-six new COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday on the Big Island, bringing the total case count to 10,573 since late February 2020.
Police identify woman fatally electrocuted in Pahoa
Big Island police Thursday identified the woman who was fatally electrocuted Tuesday night in Hawaiian Beaches.
Police searching for missing man, 67
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 67-year-old Christopher A. Polifka of Kona, who was reported missing by his family on Sunday.
Police seek locate one of three East Hawaii runaways
UPDATE: Big Island police have located East Hawaii runaway Maycee Ahsui-Mendoza, 17, of Pahoa. Ahsui-Mendoza, who had last been seen March 28, was located in good health on Wednesday in Puna.
