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Council panel in search of an auditor
The county has been without its legislative auditor for two months following Bonnie Nims’ resignation, and the County Council has launched a search for a new one.
Pohoiki boat ramp unlikely to reopen until fall
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources will attempt to expedite the reopening of Pohoiki boat ramp later this month, but the landlocked structure likely will remain unusable until at least the fall.
Woman injured after apparent shark attack in South Kohala
A 68-year-old woman was hospitalized after an apparent shark attack Saturday morning at Anaehoomalu Bay.
Public works: Fissure 8 road doesn’t need permit
A newly graded road up the side of Fissure 8 in Leilani Estates is not in violation of any permit requirements, a county agency has determined.
9 Roth appointees face council confirmation
Nine appointees to Mayor Mitch Roth’s Cabinet are scheduled to appear Tuesday before County Council committees, the first step in the approval process before council confirmation.
Happy New Year!
From the Tribune-Herald family to yours, have a safe and happy New Year!
State DOH ‘proactively’ testing for new virus strains
The state Department of Health on Thursday said it is proactively testing COVID-19 specimens to look for new strains that may be significantly more contagious or differ in other ways from earlier strains.
DLNR review of Maunakea management cites successes, failures
COVID vaccine to be available early this year for inmates and staffers of state’s jails and prisons
DOH reports 14 new COVID-19 cases on Big Island
The state Department of Health has reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 today on the Big Island.
Kauai ban on single-use plastics to take effect in new year
VIDEO: COVID-19 — the year in pictures in Hawaii County
As 2020 comes to a close, the Hawaii Tribune-Herald recaps the year of COVID-19 in this video slideshow.
Mixed results for Maunakea management, DLNR review finds
An independent assessment of the University of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Comprehensive Management Plan has found success in some areas and failure in others.
Last Waiki accomplice reaches plea agreement with state
The last of the seven defendants accused of aiding Justin Waiki following the fatal shooting of Hawaii Police Department Officer Bronson Kaliloa in July 2018 recently reached a plea agreement with the state.
Ige’s budget includes $5.7M reduction for UH-Hilo
The University of Hawaii is facing budget cuts totaling more than $78 million as part of Gov. David Ige’s proposed biennium budget, which was unveiled Dec. 21.
UH provides $12M in grants to students
University of Hawaii’s 10 campuses have provided $12 million in emergency financial aid grants to more than 20,000 students.
Police seek info on illegal aerial fireworks
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in reporting information about the location of aerial fireworks, as well as the identity of people in possession of them.
‘Pretty typical weather’ expected for holiday weekend
The weather patterns that have marked this week should continue through New Year’s weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Nine significant non-COVID stories that happened in 2020
In addition to the coronavirus pandemic that continues to dominate the news, there were other significant stories on Hawaii Island in 2020, including the following nine stories chosen by the Tribune-Herald staff.
