Federal safety investigators said the pilot of a skydiving plane that crashed in 2019 had not received training to become a competent pilot.
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NTSB seeks flight instructor monitoring after deadly crash
HONOLULU — Federal safety investigators said Thursday that the pilot of a skydiving plane that crashed in 2019, killing all 11 people on board, had not received training to become a competent pilot.
Vaccination data added to COVID-19 dashboard
Residents now have a way to monitor the number of COVID-19 vaccinations administered in Hawaii, the Department of Health announced Thursday.
Yukio Okutsu vets home kicks off vaccinations
Against a blue backdrop decorated with patriotic stars and a bunting banner with the hashtag #igottheshot, the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered Friday at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.
Police seek public’s help locating missing man, 71
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 71-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing.
Hawaii Island reports 10 new COVID-19 cases
Ten new cases of COVID-19 were announced Friday on Hawaii Island bringing the island’s total case count to 1,974.
House speaker plans to push for state travel rules
HONOLULU — House Speaker Scott Saiki plans to introduce legislation to establish statewide COVID-19 travel rules to reduce confusion for residents and tourists.
Tourism leads to less pessimistic tax forecast for Hawaii
HONOLULU — Hawaii’s Council on Revenues on Thursday offered a less pessimistic outlook for state tax revenue for the current fiscal year given the way the tourism industry has recovered under the state’s COVID-19 testing program for travelers.
Sustainability summit set for March
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.
