Maui home, condominium sales set price records in 2020
HONOLULU — Figures from a realtor organization show Maui’s housing market set price records in 2020 despite an economic downturn and reduced sale volume.
Hometown Heroes: Festival of Hope helps hundreds of Ocean View families
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.
‘Demand far exceeds supply’: Ige, others urge patience about vaccinations
State lawmakers face tough choices amid pandemic recession
HONOLULU — Cut spending, raise taxes or perhaps both. Hawaii lawmakers face tough choices as they convene a new legislative session this week amid a pandemic that has pummeled tourism, the state’s biggest industry, and depleted tax revenue.
Mobile COVID testing initiative aimed at screening underserved areas of Hawaii County
Premier Medical Group traveled to Mountain View on Tuesday to screen the community for COVID-19 as part of an initiative to test underserved areas in Hawaii County.
UPDATE: Council Planning Committee recommends unfavorable vote on Kern’s nomination
The County Council Planning Committee voted 5-4 Tuesday evening to send the confirmation of Planning Director Zendo Kern to the council early next month with a negative recommendation.
Ige appoints Hilo educator Acasio to Kahele’s former state Senate seat
Gov. David Ige on Tuesday announced the appointment of longtime educator Laura Clint Acasio to fill the state Senate District 1 seat that became vacant with the election of Kai Kahele to U.S. Congress.
State says vaccine distribution hampered by limited supply
HONOLULU — State leaders said Tuesday limited supply is the main thing constraining distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Ige appoints Laura Acasio to Kahele’s former state Senate seat
Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday he’s appointed Laura Acasio of Hilo, an educator, to the state Senate District 1 seat vacated by Kai Kahele, who is now a U.S. congressman.
Hilo man, 61, reported missing
Hilo man, 61, reported missing
Police seek public’s help locating 14-year-old
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old Hilo girl who was reported as a runaway.
Police seek public’s help locating Hilo teen
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Hilo boy who was reported as a runaway.
Twenty arrested for suspected DUI
Hawaii Island police arrested 20 motorists for suspected drunken driving Jan. 11 and Sunday. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash.
Hawaii Island reports six new COVID-19 cases
Health officials reported six new COVID-19 cases on Hawaii Island Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 2,089.
Snow blankets Maunakea and Mauna Loa summits
The summits of Maunakea and Mauna Loa received a dusting of snow overnight, and the National Weather Service has posted a winter weather advisory until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
HFD rescues nine hikers stranded by flash flooding in Pololu Valley
Hawaii Fire Department personnel used both county helicopters Monday afternoon to rescue nine hikers stranded in Pololu Valley.
Virus prompts subsistence, recreational Hawaii fishing boom
HONOLULU — An increase in the number of anglers plying Hawaii’s shores has provided much needed food and recreation while helping keep supply shops afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.
American Samoa residents stranded by virus to stop in Hawaii
HONOLULU — Hawaii is assisting about 800 residents of American Samoa traveling through Oahu to their island home, which was cut off by the coronavirus.
Kona hospital’s COVID-19 vaccine registration phone line fixed
Kona Community Hospital said Tuesday afternoon technical issues with its COVID-19 vaccine registration phone line have been fixed.
