The Hawaii County Council approves a Kailua-Kona project.
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Council approves Kailua-Kona development
Ige delays furloughs until ‘at least July 1’
Hawaii Island COVID-19 case count reaches 1,871
Seven new COVID-19 cases were reported Tuesday on Hawaii Island, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,871.
COVID-19 exposure notification app now available to residents of Hawaii County
McConaughey buys new home in Kona gated community
Matthew McConaughey has new luxury digs in West Hawaii, Pacific Business News reported Tuesday.
West Hawaii golf subsidy program returns
Hawaii County’s subsidized golf program returns Friday at two West Hawaii locations.
Police find driver of pickup sought as potential murder witness
Police said Tuesday that they found the driver of a white Nissan Frontier they wanted to interview as a potential witness in the Dec. 18 fatal shooting of 41-year-old Benjamin Craig Davidson in the parking lot of the Puainako Town Center in Hilo.
Injured hiker rescued on Maunakea
Pohakuloa Training Area fire personnel and county fire rescuers on Monday extricated a woman hiker from a trail on Maunakea.
Police arrest 19 for DUI
During the week of Dec. 21-27, Hawaii Island police arrested 19 motorists for DUI. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. One was younger than 21.
State briefs for December 30
Former official named leader of rail project
‘Village’ secures KeikiDesks for Waimea Middle students
VIDEO: New footage of lava flowing into Halema‘uma‘u crater
This USGS video, taken early this morning, shows lava erupting from the west fissure in Halema‘uma‘u crater and pouring into the lava lake in Kilauea volcano.
Two new COVID-19 cases reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health on Monday reported two new cases of COVID-19 on the Big Island.
November visitors down 77% from 2019
Hawaii’s visitor industry continues to be hit hard by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ige unsure when furloughs for state workers will begin
Gov. David Ige on Monday was still unable to say when state workers, including educators, will see furloughs implemented as the state work’s to cut spending to plug a $1.4 billion budget hole.
Police seek truck occupants as possible murder witnesses
UPDATE: Police said Tuesday they found the driver of a white Nissan Frontier they wanted to interview as a potential witness in the Dec. 18 fatal shooting of 41-year-old Benjamin Craig Davidson in the parking lot of the Puainako Town Center in Hilo.
Ige opposes casino on Oahu DHHL land
Gov. David Ige said Monday he opposes a proposal approved last week by the Hawaiian Homes Commission to build a casino on a Department of Hawaiian Home Lands parcel in Kapolei, Oahu.
Thousands flock to HVNP to see eruption
Because of the ongoing eruption at Halema‘uma‘u crater, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has brought in additional staff to manage an influx of visitors.
Hundreds vaccinated at HMC
More than 500 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered at Hilo Medical Center since vaccination efforts began on Dec. 23.
County offering holiday tree, kadomatsu decoration recycling
Starting this week, residential customers are encouraged to “tree-cycle” their holiday trees and kadomatsu decorations.