Hawaii’s unemployment rate ties for third-worst in nation
HONOLULU — Hawaii’s unemployment rate dropped significantly since the start of the coronavirus pandemic but was still tied for third-worst in the nation in August.
Long-awaited hydrogen buses on the way: Transit administrator predicts first bus in service by end of year
It’s been a long road, but the county’s first hydrogen bus — and possibly even three buses — should be traveling Kona streets before the year is out.
State unveils metrics for school reopening
Target employees in Hilo test positive for COVID-19
Multiple employees at the Target store in Hilo have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
Big Island woman crowned Miss Collegiate America
Pearl Harbor munitions depot expansion concerns residents
HONOLULU — A U.S. military plan to expand a Pearl Harbor munitions depot has raised concerns there has not been enough information released to the public, considering that the depot was the site of a massive and deadly explosion 76 years ago.
Ballots to be mailed Oct. 7
The Hawaii County Elections Division announced Thursday that it will begin mailing ballots for the Nov. 3 general election on Oct. 7.
Hawaii Island reports 20 new COVID-19 cases; 16th death at vet home
State health officials reported 160 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the statewide total case count to 11,105.
UH-Manoa looks at program mergers, cuts
HONOLULU — The University of Hawaii at Manoa is considering merging, realigning or cutting some academic programs as the school faces a budget gap.
Hawaii cargo rate hike expected to lift prices of some goods
WAILUKU, Maui — A cargo shipping rate increase in Hawaii is expected to raise prices on some products moved between the islands before they reach customers.
Police arrest wanted Pahoa man
Update: The Hawaii Police Department reported Thursday morning that 36-year-old Dustin Kunio Tomono, of Pahoa, has been located and arrested. He was previously wanted on an outstanding warrant for violation of release on bail.
Man charged in Hilo apartment complex shooting incident
A 32-year-old Hilo man is facing reckless endangering and firearms offenses stemming from a reported shooting Friday in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Hilo.
Council endorses voluntary contact tracing apps
A nonbinding resolution urging the mayor to support a voluntary contact tracing app cleared the County Council by an 8-1 vote Wednesday after it was changed to allow more than one specific vendor.
Council gets update on runaway/missing children statistics
The newest numbers regarding runaways and missing children on the Big Island are in.
Honua Ola sues to overturn PUC decision killing power plant project
Honua Ola Bioenergy, also known as Hu Honua Bioenergy, on Wednesday filed a lawsuit in the state Supreme Court requesting the Public Utilities Commission be ordered to vacate its July 9 decision that nullified an amended power-purchase agreement the almost completed Pepeekeo power plant had with Hawaiian Electric Co.
County allocates HUD money
A Hawaii County Council committee voted Tuesday in favor of allocating nearly a million dollars in federal funds to a quartet of COVID-19 recovery projects around the county.
Illegal aquarium fishing arrest prompts search and rescue mission
Another arrest has been made for illegal aquarium fishing in West Hawaii waters.
Pre-travel testing a go: Trans-Pacific visitors to get scanned starting Oct. 15
Gov. David Ige said he considered a variety of factors before deciding to launch on Oct. 15 a pre-travel COVID-19 testing program for trans-Pacific visitors.
VA reviewing ‘almost everything’ about vet home outbreak
With 15 COVID-19 deaths now associated with Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, a team from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will review “almost everything” about the facility’s management of the outbreak.
Beach parks to remain closed through Sept. 30
All Hawaii Island beach parks will remain closed through Sept. 30, Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim announced Wednesday afternoon.
