Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth hopes to return to work this week.
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Mayor Roth hopes to be cleared for work this week
Mayor Mitch Roth hopes to be cleared to return to work this week as he continues his recovery from a Jan. 9 heart attack and subsequent procedure to have a pacemaker and defibrillator implanted.
Bills target the use of ‘deep fakes’ in Hawaii
Several bills introduced in the state Legislature aim to protect privacy by regulating the use of “deep fake” technology.
HTA survey: Visitors satisfied with Hawaii trips, despite COVID limitations
Most visitors to the state in late December and early January were satisfied with their experience, despite the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police chief urges driver safety during Super Bowl weekend
Super Bowl weekend is fast approaching, and Hawaii Police Department Chief Paul Ferreira said the department will have “enhanced enforcement” to detect impaired drivers and get them off the road.
Green: At current vaccination rates, larger events could return this spring
Lt. Gov. Josh Green, a Big Island physician, said Monday that he anticipates Hawaii will be safe enough to permit larger gatherings this spring.
Ethics Board asked to invalidate Rodenhurst: Petition alleges Richards should have recused himself on confirmation
A Big Island resident is asking the county Board of Ethics to invalidate Public Works Director Ikaika Rodenhurst’s confirmation by the County Council, saying Kohala Councilman Tim Richards should have recused himself from voting because he served as a reference on Rodenhurst’s resume.
Hawaii GOP chair resigns after party tweets about QAnon
HONOLULU — The chairperson of the Hawaii Republican Party has resigned after a senior party member used an official Twitter account to send tweets defending adherents of the QAnon conspiracy theory.
Increased powers given to Hawaii agency overseeing stadium
HONOLULU (AP) — A bill introduced at the Hawaii Legislature would broaden the powers of the state agency managing the redevelopment of Aloha Stadium.
Police seek leads on two missing 16-year-olds
Police are seeking two missing 16-year-olds reported as runaways in separate incidents, last seen Saturday in Puna.
4.1 magnitude earthquake rattles island
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake centered on Kilauea’s south flank was felt at least as far north as Hilo.
Kilauea’s lava lake nearly 700 feet deep
The lava lake inside Kilauea volcano’s Halema‘uma‘u crater is nearly 700 feet deep.
DOH reports seven new COVID-19 cases on Big Island
The state Department of Health has reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on the Big Island today, according to Hawaii County Civil Defense.
Motorcyclist killed in Honomu crash Sunday
Police say a 67-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 19 and Honomu Road.
How to register to be vaccinated
For more information about registering for the vaccination and how and to do so, visit hawaiicovid19.com/vaccination-registration.
Appellate court affirms police presence on Maunakea
Hawaii County Police Chief Paul Ferreira had the legal authority to request police officers from other counties to help maintain order on Maunakea during 2019 protests over the Thirty Meter Telescope, the state Intermediate Court of Appeals said Wednesday in an opinion upholding a ruling by 3rd Circuit Court Judge Henry Nakamoto.
Officials discuss various ways vaccinations are happening in Hawaii
There are four major ways the state Department of Health is working to get COVID-19 vaccines out to the public, state Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char told lawmakers last week during a joint informational briefing with the House Committee on Pandemic and Disaster Preparedness and the state Senate Committee on Health.
Hawaii wind farm to fund research after bat, petrel deaths
HONOLULU (AP) — The operator of a Hawaii wind farm has agreed to fund research into their environmental practices after some endangered species were killed by their turbines.
Bill would allow luxury property owners choice to send tax money to county or charity
One of the sponsors of a law that tacked an extra property tax on luxury homes now has a bill giving those property owners a choice of sending the money to the county or a charity.
Police discipline report shows 2 officers discharged, seven suspended
Change in opinion: HPD to comply with Act 47, ID officers fired, suspended for misconduct
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