KOA customs facility dedicated
A handful of dignitaries gathered Tuesday at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole for a small ceremony to dedicate a permanent Federal Inspection Services facility.
Hometown Heroes: Kohanaiki Beach Park gets some love from Kona Pacific PCS
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.
Council roasts bad-faith coffee producers
Coffee distributors may be prohibited from using Hawaii’s name in vain under laws proposed by the Hawaii County Council to amend coffee labeling requirements.
Favorable reception for new TAT tax
Most — if not all — County Council members support tacking an extra 3% tax on hotel, timeshare and transient vacation rental charges, but a bill to do that was postponed two weeks by the Finance Committee on Tuesday to work out more of the details.
‘Ulu for all: Co-op closer to expanding operations
The Hawaii ‘Ulu Cooperative is one step closer to expanding operations that will increase production 10-fold at the Honalo facility.
Police looking for Kea‘au teen, 14
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Jaidon Wieland-Vierra, who was reported as a runaway.
Police nab 14 for suspected drunken driving
Hawaii Island police arrested 14 motorists for suspected drunken driving Oct. 11 and Sunday. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and one was younger than age 21.
Motorcyclist killed in Hilo crash
An unidentified man died Monday evening after apparently losing control of his motorcycle and then being struck by an oncoming vehicle in Hilo.
DOH issues red placard to Kona eatery
Multiple food safety violations resulted in a red placard recently being issued to Kamana Indian Cuisine Restaurant in Kailua-Kona by the state Department of Health.
Hawaiian Electric to usher in more renewable energy options
Hawaiian Electric has plans for more renewable energy options to be available on the Big Island within the next decade.
Mayor: No county-specific rules on tap for Oct. 31
Ghosts and ghouls can walk among the living on Halloween, as long as they avoid large groups and interpersonal contact, said state and county officials.
westhawaiitoday.com to launch digital subscriptions Nov. 2
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Sunshine Law changes in the works
There’s little detail, but County Council members will be asked Wednesday to approve a resolution asking the county to support changes to the Sunshine Law, the state law governing public meetings and public notice to the meetings.
Surfboards burn in blaze next to historic Waikiki hotel
HONOLULU — Surfboards stored next to a historic Waikiki hotel went up in flames Sunday for the second time in less than two years.
ACLU demands reform after Black girl arrested on Oahu
HONOLULU — Honolulu police officers and officials with Hawaii’s public school system discriminated against a disabled Black child by handcuffing, arresting and interrogating the 10-year-old girl for a “run-of-the-mill” dispute between children, the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii said.
$58.7M customs facility complete at Kona International Airport
Construction of a permanent Federal Inspection Services facility to allow for continued international arrivals beyond this year at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole has been completed under budget and ahead of schedule.
29 new COVID-19 cases reported on Big Island
Twenty-nine new COVID-19 cases were reported Monday on the Big Island, bringing the total case count to 10,713 since late February 2020.
Police seek leads in school burglary
More than $4,300 in laptops and other equipment was taken during a reported burglary at a school in the Volcano area.
Missing Kailua-Kona man, 40, located in good health
Update: Hawaii Island police reported Wednesday that 40-year-old Ian Charles Resh of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing, was located in good health Tuesday in South Kohala.
Police seek whereabouts of Keaau teen
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Kealii Kaniho, who was reported as a runaway.
