Man released, arrested again three times
A 30-year-old Hilo man judges recently released three times from custody without monetary bail despite prosecutors’ objections is back behind bars after allegedly committing more crimes.
Nonprofits receive lava recovery grants
The Hawaii County Kilauea Recovery Team has awarded $3.7 million in grants to 18 nonprofits to assist in eruption recovery efforts in lower Puna.
Volcano Watch: HVO camera network reconfiguration and upgrades coming soon
Over the past two decades, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) has set up a camera network system to monitor visual changes at Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes. This network was designed for the volcanic activity of the time and captured the two long-lived eruptions of Kilauea at the summit and East Rift Zone up close.
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.
State unveils metrics for school reopening
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.
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.
Triumphant return: Back in swing, Waiakea’s Uchida savors win at American junior event
Lacey Uchida was itching to get back on the golf course after last playing competitively in winning the Hawaii state amateur in March.
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.
Council gets update on runaway/missing children statistics
The newest numbers regarding runaways and missing children on the Big Island are in.
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.
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.
Hawaii Island COVID-19 case count reaches 603; veterans home reports 15th death
State health officials reported 102 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the statewide total case count to 10,946.
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.
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.
UH-Hilo, BIIF remain in holding patterns, eye 2021 returns
The NCAA Division I Council announced Wednesday that men’s and women’s basketball would start Nov. 25, keeping the hopes of March Madness alive and showing the disparity between the lower divisions.
County pushes forward on COVID-19 spending: Finance Department outlines $21.8M in expenditures
After spending just $4.4 million of its $80 million federal coronavirus relief allotment from March through July, Hawaii County has stepped up its game and in August reported $21.8 million in expenditures.
Blood Bank of Hawaii to hold Big Island drives for first time since onset of pandemic
The Blood Bank of Hawaii is returning to the neighbor islands for the first time since March to collect blood from donors.
Jumping right into it: MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program opens in Kona
A new school in Kona opened its doors Tuesday to 17 students aspiring to become the latest medical professionals in a field that is facing critical shortages in Hawaii.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over quarantines
A lawsuit by a Waikoloa couple alleging Gov. David Ige and Mayor Harry Kim overstepped and overextended their emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic has been dismissed.
