Hawaii Governor David Ige recommends “sharp cuts” to balance a $1.4B budget deficit.
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Ige eyes steep budget cuts to avoid furloughs
Gov. David Ige’s proposed budget for the next two years recommends sharp cuts to state programs in order to make up for a $1.4 billion shortfall over each of the next four years.
Real estate boom: West Hawaii real estate sales reach 15-year high
West Hawaii’s real estate market is booming.
First Kilauea eruption since 2018 draws hundreds of onlookers to HVNP
After feeling the biggest earthquake of his life, Kyle Nolan knew something dramatic was happening.
New facility will provide space for expanded cancer treatment, other services in Hilo
Pahoa man, 51, reported missing
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 51-year-old Pahoa man who was reported missing over the weekend.
Schatz: COVID-19 relief deal includes at least $1.7B for Hawaii
Hawaii will receive at least $1.7 billion in estimated funding from a new $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, according to U.S. Sen. Brain Schatz.
Kona hospital receives COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines arrived Monday in West Hawaii.
Hawaii Island reports 13 new COVID-19 cases
Hawaii Island’s COVID-19 case count increased by 13 Monday, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,816.
3,300 families receive 100 pounds of food at Oahu event
HONOLULU — About 3,300 Oahu families each received nearly 100 pounds of food during a charity event at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu.
Kilauea lava lake rising several yards per hour since eruption
Update: The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports the lava lake within Halemaumau crater continues to rise.
New eruption at Kilauea Volcano
63 more virus cases reported at Hawaii’s largest prison
HONOLULU — A coronavirus outbreak at Hawaii’s largest prison continues to multiply.
Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill
WASHINGTON — Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, finally delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals and providing money to deliver vaccines to a nation eager for them.
Many appeal their property assessments
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.
Police arrest man in connection with Hilo murder
A 30-year-old Mountain View man was arrested Sunday morning in connection with the Friday murder of a father of three at the Puainako Town Center in Hilo.
Hawaii Island surpasses 1,800 COVID-19 cases
Hawaii Island’s COVID-19 case count increased by 13 Sunday, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,803.
Bone marrow donor registration drive draws scores
A bone marrow registration drive seeking a donor match for an 18-year-old Kamehameha Schools Hawaii drew scores to looking to “be the match” Saturday in Kailua-Kona.
Kierkiewicz on board of 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.
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.