Online University of Hawaii classes continue during surge
HONOLULU — Many University of Hawaii classes continue to be held online because the state is experiencing a surge of COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant.
Wage increase likely to pass this year
After years of false starts and aborted attempts, 2022 may be the year the Legislature finally passes a minimum wage hike, said a state lawmaker from the Big Island.
Wastewater tops Roth’s legislative priority list
A measure privatizing or creating public-private partnerships to handle wastewater projects is Mayor Mitch Roth’s top priority for the 2022 legislative session that started Wednesday.
Trail acquisition dropped
Mayor Mitch Roth has decided to abandon efforts to acquire a trail to Papaikou Mill Beach, county officials said Tuesday.
Kupuna relish return of senior activities
Kamana Senior Center has officially welcomed kupuna back to classes after 21 months of inactivity.
Hilo man charged with habitual DUI for the third time
Prosecutors have filed charges against a 62-year-old Hilo man, accusing him of habitual drunken driving for the third time within a decade.
Internet options expanding for Hawaiian homesteaders
HONOLULU — Residents of Hawaiian homelands may soon have more options for connecting to the internet.
Future of $10.5M compost facility still uncertain
Executives for a stalled $10.5 million composting project addressed a County Council panel Tuesday, extolling the virtues of a centralized system, while other island recycling groups pushed for a distributed system of smaller facilities across the island.
Council honors Honls heroes: Police officer, residents honored for rescue
A Kona police officer and five residents were honored by the County Council Tuesday for heroic efforts that saved the lives of two women caught in high surf last year.
Kona women facing drug charges
Two Kona women are facing numerous drug offences stemming from an arrest on Friday.
25 inmates test positive at Hilo jail
The state Department of Public Safety on Tuesday reported a high number of new COVID-19 cases in Hawaii Community Correctional Center.
Green touts ‘boosted or tested’ for Safe Travels
It’s time to require travelers to Hawaii to have a coronavirus booster shot or to be subject to pretravel testing or quarantine upon arrival, according to Lt. Gov. Josh Green.
Councilman criticized for social media post
A County Council member representing Puna received criticism on social media for a post appearing to downplay the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccinations.
NHCH reinstates no-visitor policy
Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital has reinstated its no-visitor policy effective today, Jan. 18.
With bated breath: Council hopes to hear Roth’s legislative priorities today
With the legislative session kicking off Wednesday, the County Council has been eager to hear about Mayor Mitch Roth’s priorities for Hawaii Island.
Cleanup continues
The Big Island may have escaped major damage Saturday when a tsunami triggered by a volcanic eruption in Tonga reached Hawaii, but the event should serve as a reminder for newcomers and residents alike to be prepared for natural disasters.
Celebrating MLK’s legacy
The Kona Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee on Saturday commemorated 41 years of honoring his legacy.
East vs. West: Who should get the eighth House seat?
The addition of a new Big Island seat in the state House has set up a battle about whether it should go to East Hawaii or West Hawaii.
First cruise ship since March ‘20 arrives in Kailua Bay
The first cruise ship to make call since March 12, 2020, in Kailua-Kona arrived in Kailua Bay Sunday morning.
Fed’l funding to ‘rebuild bridges across Hawaii’
Hawaii will receive $339 million in new federal funding over five years to repair and improve the state’s bridges, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced in a Friday statement.
