Welcome to the Hawaii Island News update from Hawaii News Digest.
Top Story: The death of Jerry Decker renews call for improved safety at the Mt. View post office.
Views expressed in this Hawaii News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.
Content supplied by the “Hawaii Tribune-Herald.”
Accessed on 03 March 2020, 1620 UTC, Post 20361.
Source:
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/category/hawaii-news/
Please click link or scroll down to read your selections.
‘Everybody loved him’: Woman reflects on death of husband, needed safety changes at post office
After decades of marriage, Andrea and Jerry Decker were still very much in love. In fact, the couple wouldve celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 6.
Proposed budget would give nonprofits a $1M boost
Nonprofit organizations are set to get a $1 million raise in Mayor Harry Kims proposed budget, but County Council members will see their individual contingency accounts shrink from $100,000 to $20,000 each.
East Hawaii sees wet, chilly weekend weather
The weekend brought with it lows in the 60s and rainy weather.
No confirmed cases of virus in Hawaii
As of Monday, 91 people in Hawaii are now self-monitoring for COVID-19, five of whom are on Hawaii Island.
TMT opponents ask Japan to end involvement with project
Protesters in opposition to the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea presented a letter to the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu urging the Japanese government to cease its involvement in the project.
Judge reduces bail for man charged with attempted murder
A Kona Circuit Court judge recently reduced bail for a Kailua-Kona man accused of attempted murder of a Hawaii police officer.
BLNR OKs increase in park fees
Land Board members on Friday approved unanimously a State Parks proposal to increase an array of parks-related fees in an effort to increase revenue.
Man dies after 3-vehicle crash
A 48-year-old Waikoloa man died Friday night after a three-vehicle collision on Waikoloa Road
Exam ordered for standoff suspect
A Kailua-Kona man in custody at the Hawaii State Hospital since a six-hour standoff with police in October will remain at the Department of Health-administered facility for another couple months pending a neuro-psychological examination.
Fire does substantial damage to Kaumana home
An early morning house fire in the Kaumana area of Hilo caused an estimated $302,175 in damage Sunday.
Keaau Community Center construction pushed back
Long-gestating plans for a new youth center in Keaau will likely gestate some more as its planned start date gets pushed back.
Trial continued for crime spree suspect
Trial scheduled for next month for a Kailua-Kona man accused of an islandwide crime spree in August has been continued until July.
‘Keliipio Ohana Day’ will honor family’s role as caretakers of Coconut Island
It was a bustling Thursday morning at Mokuola.
Kim asks for 6.9% increase in $625.9 million budget
Mayor Harry Kim on Friday released a $625.9 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a 6.9% increase over the current year.
Judge rejects Papa‘ikou Mill Beach condemnation suit
A judge has ruled in favor of the landowners in a condemnation lawsuit filed three years ago by the county that was aimed at acquiring a trail over private property that is the only existing land access to Papaikou Mill Beach.
Maui County considering ban on short-term vacation rentals
WAILUKU, Maui (AP) County officials in Maui are considering a ban on all short-term vacation rentals to combat illegal rental operations on the island.
Bill to remove hunting permit need for feral pigs in Guam
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) License requirements and fees to hunt feral pigs in Guam are expected to be removed under a bill that would reclassify the animals as an unprotected species.
Ocean View care home ordered to shut down
The owner and operator of an illegal adult residential care home in Ocean View in Kau has been issued a notice of violation and order.
Coffee blend bill stalls
A bill strengthening labeling requirements for Hawaii-grown coffee blends was deferred Wednesday by the House Judiciary Committee.
Kahele rec area closed Tuesday
The county announces the Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area, formerly the Maunakea Recreation Area, will be closed Tuesday between 4:30 a.m. and noon for vector control operations.