Former Mayor Harry Kim violated the county code against unfair treatment during Maunakea Access Road case.
Views expressed in this Hawaii Island News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.
Content provided by the “Hawaii Tribune-Herald.”
Accessed on 10 December 2020, 1415 UTC, Post 21, 947.
Source: https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/category/hawaii-news/
Please click link or scroll down to read your selections.
Chinese Americans who served in WWII honored by Congress
WASHINGTON — Seventy-five years after World War II ended, Congress is honoring thousands of Chinese Americans who served the United States in the war, earning citations for heroism — including the Medal of Honor — despite discrimination that included limits on numbers allowed in the U.S.
Ethics Board rules Kim violated law in Maunakea case
Former Mayor Harry Kim violated the county code against unfair treatment when he allowed protesters to close the Maunakea access road to some people but not others, the Board of Ethics said Wednesday in a unanimous vote.
Police seek missing Hilo man
Hawaii Island police are hoping to locate a 30-year-old Hilo man who has been missing since last month.
Poll: Fewer than half of Hawaii residents plan to be vacciniated
Fewer than half of Hawaii residents currently plan to take a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available, according to a University of Hawaii poll released this week.
Fire commission gets budget update
The Hawaii Fire Department is on track to meet its 2020-21 budget, Deputy and acting Fire Chief Robert Perreira said Wednesday.
Authorities: Victim found in gulch likely died from fall
Remains of a body found last week in a remote Paauilo gulch appear to have injuries consistent with an accidental fall, Hawaii Police Department said Wednesday.
Timing of traffic lights adjusted at Shipman Business Park intersection
The state Department of Transportation has offered more details regarding the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Highway 11 and Kipimana Street — the entrance to Shipman Business Park — following observations conducted since the lights were activated in late October.
Ige announces furloughs: State’s largest unions push back against cutbacks slated for Jan. 1
Thousands of state workers will begin furloughs next month as the state struggles to fill a massive budget shortfall.
Ige announces furloughs for state employees starting Jan. 1
Gov. David Ige announced earlier this afternoon that state employees will be furloughed two days a month starting Jan. 1 to balance the state budget.
DOH reports 12 new COVID-19 cases on Big Island
The state Department of Health has reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 on the Big Island.
Only 44% of Hawaii residents plan to take COVID-19 vaccine, survey shows
According to a newly released survey by the University of Hawaii, only 44% of Hawaii residents plan to take a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
HMC ready for vaccine: Hospital could begin vaccinations as early as next week
Hilo Medical Center could begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to some front-line employees as early as next week, should emergency use of the immunization be approved.
Kailua-Kona crime spree man slapped with contraband charges
A Kailua-Kona man who plead guilty to a plethora of charges in connection to a 2019 islandwide crime spree was charged Monday in Hilo Circuit Court with four counts relating to contraband in jail.
Honolulu home prices pushed up by higher bids from buyers
HONOLULU (AP) — Higher bids have helped increase the median resale price of single-family homes on Oahu in November, with twice as many sales above the original asking price than during the previous year.
Officials: Quarantines will be reduced to 10 days
The mandatory quarantine for trans-Pacific travelers to Hawaii who arrive without a negative COVID-19 test will be reduced to 10 days in the near future, state officials said Tuesday.
More than $6.5 million spent at Big Island eateries, thanks to restaurant cards
The state’s restaurant card program comes to an end next week, after residents used it to spend more than $6.5 million at Big Island restaurants alone over two months.
Where the money went: Council members disburse $900,000 in CARES funds
Hawaii County Council members focused on food and social and educational programs in divvying up $100,000 in coronavirus relief funds each of the nine members received last summer for projects in their communities.
Hawaii certifies Biden’s win of state’s presidential vote
HONOLULU — Hawaii on Tuesday certified the results of its presidential vote after the state Supreme Court dismissed an elections complaint challenging the entirety of the Nov. 3 general election in the islands.
Organizations offer drive-through, virtual holiday parades
Community Christmas celebrations will look different this year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
State briefs for December 8
Council removes prosecuting attorney from office