$30 million proposed to widen the Queen Kaahumanu and Kuakini Highways.
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Highway bills pass senate committee: $30 million proposed to widen Queen Kaahumanu, Kuakini Highways
A proposal to widen two stretches of highway in West Hawaii has moved forward Thursday in the state Legislature.
Hilo woman accused of carjacking tourist from Alaska
A 24-year-old Hilo woman was arrested and charged for the violent Dec. 27 carjacking in Puna of a woman visitor from Alaska.
Proposed ‘Sunshine Law’ exemption has hasty demise
A bill that would have all-but-exempted county councils from the state’s open meetings law, also known as the “Sunshine Law,” is essentially dead for this legislative session.
Police seek leads on runaway teen
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Lokelani Trouche-Nobriga of Hilo, who was reported as a runaway.
Brush fire scorches Kaupulehu acreage
Firefighters were still working Thursday evening to quash a brush fire that broke out earlier in the day in Kaupulehu.
Attorney continues seeking sanctions against council members
Although Charles Heaukulani was unsuccessful getting a court to stop the County Council’s Feb. 3 confirmation vote of Planning Director Zendo Kern, the Hilo attorney is pursuing his lawsuit alleging Sunshine Law violations by the council during committee-level deliberations.
Palace Theater to host ‘Virtual Valentine’ concert
The Palace Theater is celebrating love with a hybrid concert event Sunday for Valentine’s Day.
Oahu casino proposal amended
The Senate Committee on Hawaiian Affairs took testimony for nearly two hours Thursday about a bill that would authorize construction of a casino on Department of Hawaiian Homes Land near Kapolei, Oahu.
Hawaii governor to extend eviction moratorium by 2 months
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s statewide moratorium on residential evictions is expected to be extended for another two months in a coronavirus emergency proclamation that the state’s governor plans to issue.
Puna man charged in sizable drug bust
Police confiscated almost a pound of methamphetamine, a small amount of heroin and $2,800 in cash Monday after serving a search warrant on an Ainaloa subdivision residence in Puna.
‘Great demand’ for vaccines: Older kupuna, essential workers continue to be priority
Big Island COVID-19 vaccination efforts remain focused on kupuna 75 and older — and likely will be for the next several weeks.
Proposed bill would erode public’s ‘right to know’
A bill that would all-but-exempt county councils from the state’s open meetings law, also known as the “Sunshine Law,” is set to receive a hearing today.
New canopy taking shape at farmers market
The foundation is in place, the framework is being erected, and a new produce market canopy at Hilo Farmers Market is taking shape.
Hawaii economy shows signs of being stalled amid pandemic
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s economic recovery is showing signs of stalling after several months of improvement, with analysis finding nearly 20% of workers are not fully employed.
Survey: More Hawaii residents want to be vaccinated
According to a statewide survey commissioned by the state Department of Health, 91% of respondents plan to get a COVID-19 vaccination, a strong indication that attitudes about the vaccines are rapidly shifting since inoculations first began in mid-December.
Keck Observatory astronomers win prestigious science prize
A historic feat — successfully zeroing in on the precise location of a non-repeating fast radio burst — has earned the highest recognition from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Kona man fifth traffic fatality of year
Police say an 84-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a three-vehicle collision on Feb. 3 at the intersection of Kamanu Street and Oluwalu Street in Kailua-Kona.
Agencies warn of COVID-19 vaccine scams
The state Department of Health — in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General, Executive Office on Aging’s Senior Medicare Patrol Hawaii and the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — is warning Hawaii residents about new COVID-19 vaccination scams.
Police arrest 28 for DUI
During the week of Feb. 1-7, Hawaii Island police arrested 28 motorists for DUI. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic accident. Two were younger than 21.
Three fireworks bills clear committee
The state House Consumer Protection Committee on Tuesday unanimously passed three of four fireworks-related bills.