As promised, Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth will hold a sustainability summit on 04 March 2021.
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Sustainability summit set for March 4
A sustainability summit, bringing in experts to brainstorm with elected officials and the public, is one of seven campaign promises Mayor Mitch Roth made for his first 100 days in office.
Hawaii congressional delegation joins calls for president’s removal from office
State uproots ‘kanaka garden’ at Wailoa park
Police investigating homicide after human remains found in shallow grave
Hawaii Island police have initiated a homicide investigation after the discovery of a body Tuesday after ion in the Aloha Estates subdivision of Puna.
Hawaii Island police nab 19 for suspected DUI
Hawaii Island police arrested 19 motorists for suspected drunken driving Jan. 1 and Sunday. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes.
DOH cites Goodfellow Bros. for wastewater spill
The state Department of Health on Thursday said it issued a Notice of Violation and Order to Goodfellow Bros., a contractor for the Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management’s Wastewater Division for discharging untreated domestic sewage into Reed’s Bay last fall.
Relief from vog in the forecast
Light and variable winds forecast through the weekend are expected to provide West Hawaii areas some relief from the vog.
Eighteen new COVID-19 cases brings Hawaii Island tally to 1,964
Eighteen new cases of COVID-19 were announced Thursday on Hawaii Island bringing the island’s total case count to 1,964.
‘Kanaka Garden’ removed, group leader cited
State Department of Land and Natural Resources staff Thursday morning removed dozens of taro and banana trees planted set up by activists at Wailoa River State Recreation Area.
Waimea hospital offers vaccine to community health care providers
Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea is now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination to all community health care providers and their staff members who work with patients.
Catholic Charities Hawaii to launch rent relief program
The state and Catholic Charities Hawaii announced Wednesday the launch of a new rent relief program that will begin accepting applications next week.
Kauai Marriott resort to lay off more than 450 employees
LIHUE — The Marriott Beach Club on Kauai laid off more than 450 employees across departments within the hotel, which is undergoing a change in ownership.
Activists clear tents at Wailoa, leave garden
UH responds to review of Maunakea management
The University of Hawaii responded Wednesday to a review of the implementation of its management plan for Maunakea.
Hawaii delegation reacts to storming of US Capitol
Life Care Center begins COVID vaccinations
Police seek info on teen, 13, last seen Tuesday
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 13-year-old girl who was reported as a runaway.
Police arrested 1,001 motorists for suspected DUI in 2020
The Hawaii Police Department reported 1,001 drunken driving arrests in 2020, down nearly 8% from 2019 when 1,085 motorists were nabbed for suspected DUI.
Hometown Heroes: Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island provides outreach, meals
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, West Hawaii Today is publishing a story about individuals, groups or organizations that have helped make life better for others in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii Island reports 8 new COVID-19 cases
State health officials reported Wednesday eight new cases of COVID-19 on Hawaii Island’s, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,946,