DOH: 49% of Big Island population vaccinated for COVID-19
More than 216,150 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered on the Big Island, with nearly 6,000 of those shots going into arms since June 16.
Police looking for 17-year-old Ka‘u girl
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 17-year-old girl from Ka‘u who was reported as a runaway.
Police locate 14-year-old reported as runaway
Big Island reports 5 new COVID-19 cases
Five new COVID-19 cases was reported by state health officials Tuesday on the Big Island, bringing the total case tally to 3,211 since late-February 2020.
Hawaii detects community spread of COVID-19 delta variant
HONOLULU — The so-called COVID-19 delta variant, which was first detected in India, is spreading in Hawaii, state health officials said Tuesday.
Hawaii officials disagree about when to drop travel testing
HONOLULU — Uncertainty remains about when Hawaii will drop its requirement for vaccinated travelers to have negative coronavirus test results so they can avoid quarantine after arriving in the state.
16 Big Island drivers nabbed for suspected DUI
Big Island police arrested 16 motorists for suspected drunken driving June 14 and Sunday. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes.
Ex-Honolulu managing director told he’s target in US probe
HONOLULU — A legislative aide to a Honolulu city councilman is on paid administrative leave after receiving a letter from federal authorities informing him he’s a target in an investigation.
State continues fighting lawsuit over 1997 death of ‘Peter Boy’
HONOLULU — The state is appealing a recent ruling that allowed a lawsuit to proceed by siblings who say the death of their brother, “Peter Boy” Kema, could have been prevented.
Local-option TAT among 28 bills Ige may veto
Gov. David Ige has included on his list of 28 legislative measures for possible veto a bill taking away the counties’ share of the tax on hotel rooms and short-term rentals.
Domestic business improves for Hawaiian Airlines, but international travel still grounded
Business has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels for Hawaiian Airlines, even with no news for when international travel can resume.
HCCC reports 10 more COVID-19 cases
Hawaii Community Correctional Center reported 10 new COVID-19 cases at the facility on Monday.
Brown water advisory posted for waters off Kailua Village
A brown water advisory has been posted for waters off Kailua Village following heavy rainfall over the weekend.
Judge recuses self from Keauhou shooting case
A preliminary hearing for a 27-year-old South Kona man accused of murder and arson in connection with a fatal May 25 shooting in Keauhou was delayed Monday after the judge set to hear the matter recused himself.
NASA sends squid from Hawaii into space for research
HONOLULU — Dozens of baby squid from Hawaii are in space for study.
Senate Ways and Means Committee discusses growing Big Island agriculture industry
Hawaii lawmakers want to grow and commercialize the Big Island’s agricultural industry to boost the economy, but more and better coordination among private, public and education sectors will be necessary to do so.
Leeward Planning Commission at a crossroads: County Council scrutinizes Roth’s nominees
The spotlight has been on the membership of the Leeward Planning Commission lately, not because of actions they’ve taken, but because of who they are.
KukuiOla homeless village yet to begin construction
A homeless village first discussed in 2017 and expected to be completed in May has yet to begin construction.
Changes to tipping fees postponed
Residential rubbish haulers will not have to raise their rates next month after a controversial change to how landfill fees are managed has been indefinitely postponed.
New fire chief responds to fatal police shooting on his street
Hawaii Fire Department Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to two fatal police-involved shootings in Hilo within a week — one June 13 in Wainaku and the second Friday at a vacant Kilauea Avenue home on Hilo’s southern outskirts.
