When Kama Lindsay opened her store during the pandemic, she vowed to persevere.
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Soulful venture: Kama Lindsay didn’t know what pandemic had in store when she opened shop, but she’s persevered
Editor’s note: Only the brave would dare to open a small business during a global pandemic. This is the first story in a four-part series that celebrates entrepreneurs who launched their ventures under the shadow of COVID-19.
Property tax assessment appeals on the rise
More than twice as many property owners appealed their tax assessments this year than last year, according to the 2020 report of the county Real Property Tax Board of Review.
Mostly virus-free, Kauai hit by pandemic after travel resumes
HONOLULU — On Kauai, where sprawling white sand beaches and dramatic seaside mountains attract visitors from around the world, local residents spent the first seven months of the pandemic sheltered from the viral storm.
NOAA: Humpback whale season in Hawaii underway
Humpback whale season in Hawaii is underway.
Bone marrow donor registration drive draws scores
West Hawaii Today
Man arrested for allegedly slaying father of three in Hilo
Big Island police detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with the Friday morning shooting at the Puainako Town Center in Hilo that left a 41-year-old father of three young children dead.
Hawaii briefs
63 more virus cases at state’s largest prison
Police body cam roll-out to be complete Christmas Eve
All Hawaii Police Department officers with patrol duties will be outfitted with body-worn cameras by Christmas Eve, according to the department’s body camera program administrator.
Kierkiewicz a board member for company receiving CARES funds
Puna Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz steered taxpayer money to a not-yet nonprofit corporation on whose board she sits, records show.
Hawaii County lacks hundreds of physicians needed to sustain the population
Hawaii’s physician shortage has loomed large for years but worsened in 2020 — and on the Big Island, the lack of doctors became even more dire.
Honolulu rail project CEO to be replaced
HONOLULU (AP) — The board of a semi-autonomous Honolulu agency in charge of building a light rail project to connect the island of Oahu has decided not to renew the contract of its CEO.
Police seek suspect in Hilo homicide
Police are searching for a suspect in an early Friday morning shooting in the parking lot of the Puainako Town Center in Hilo that left a man dead inside a car.
State: Tiger shark involved in fatal attack in waters off Maui
Using new DNA barcoding technology, a pair of shark researchers at the University of Hawaii’s Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology determined a tiger shark caused fatal injuries to a 56-year-old Lahaina man bitten Dec. 8 at Maui’s Honolua Bay.
Military projectile found on Kaumana lot
Police and Army explosive ordnance disposal personnel on Friday took a military projectile to Pohakuloa Training Area for disposal.
Fireworks permits available starting Dec. 26
Fireworks permits will be available for purchase starting Saturday, Dec. 26, for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration.
Police investigate theft of county tools
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of the theft of almost $6,000 worth of tools taken in a burglary at the Francis Wong Stadium in Hilo.
Heavy rain, Maunakea snow, high surf in forecast
Heavy rain is in the forecast for today and numerous weather advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service for the Big Island.
Union: Hawaii prison guards overworked, scared amid outbreak
HONOLULU (AP) — A union representing more than 300 employees at Hawaii’s largest prison said the state is not doing enough to combat a coronavirus outbreak at the facility.
Police: Teen missing since August
Police are renewing their renewing their request for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Chanastie K. Caitano, a reported runaway, who was last seen in Mountain View on Aug. 11.
UPDATE: Police ID victim in fatal shooting in Hilo
UPDATED 8:10 p.m.
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