Several days of continuous rain marked the beginning of a very wet year for Big Islanders.
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Big Island reports soggy January
A downpour lasting several days late last month got much of the Big Island off to a wetter-than-normal start in January 2021.
Honolulu extends driver’s license renewal deadline to April
HONOLULU — City officials in Honolulu have extended the deadline to renew driver’s licenses, state identification cards and permits to mid-April in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Green: ‘Really large percentage’ of population should be COVID-immune by this summer
Lt. Gov. Josh Green reiterated his confidence Monday that the COVID-19 crisis largely will be over in Hawaii by the summer.
Bill requiring assessments when health insurance companies deny coverage based on gender identity advances in state House
A bill requiring an assessment by the state auditor of the social and financial impacts that occur when health insurance companies deny coverage for certain types of health care to individuals based on gender identity is advancing in the state House.
Soldiers spruce up Makaeo
A large anchialine pond is once again visible, attracting dragonflies and other pollinators to the bounty of fauna at Makaeo Walking and Jogging Path in Kailua-Kona.
Police seek public’s help locating missing woman, 35
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Tracy Warren, who was last seen at 11 p.m. Feb. 9 at a Paradise Ala Kai Drive residence in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Hilo man indicted in Halloween homicide
A Hilo grand jury returned an indictment Wednesday in the Halloween stabbing death of a 39-year-old woman in her Puueo Street apartment.
Officials urge caution around humpback whales
An abundance of mother/calf pairs have been recently observed in Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and nearby waters.
Honolulu police arrest dad, 2nd man in girl’s disappearance
HONOLULU — Police have arrested the father of a missing 18-month-old girl and a second man on suspicion of second-degree murder.
Big Island doctor shares patients’ experiences with aid-in-dying
Gary Williams had it planned.
Hospitals resist Our Care, Our Choice Act
Those seeking to access the Our Care, Our Choice Act still face barriers.
Changes proposed to Hawaii’s aid-in-dying law
Their deaths were different.
Bridging the digital divide: Kimball promotes broadband infrastructure
A resolution urging the county get on the broadband-wagon will be considered Wednesday by the County Council as the coronavirus pandemic demonstrates to state and local officials how important digital connectivity is when face-to-face just isn’t possible.
Hawaii’s longest-married couple celebrates 70th Valentine’s Day together
What’s the secret to making a marriage last?
Pandemic turbo-charges state government’s use of tech
HONOLULU — Before the pandemic, a Hawaii state senator drafted legislation to compel the University of Hawaii’s board to livestream its meetings so faculty and students on different islands could watch. University officials asked for two years to implement the idea.
Sharing emergency powers: House bill would temper governor’s power
The prolonged coronavirus pandemic has state lawmakers rethinking emergency powers it granted the governor in a revamp of state law not that long ago.
Funding for lifeguards at Hapuna and Kua Bay in peril
Time is ticking to secure a funding source for lifeguard services at two popular but perilous state beach parks in West Hawaii.
High surf advisory posted for west-facing shores
A high surf advisory remains posted for west-facing shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Sunday.
Hawaii receives $87M to open coronavirus vaccination sites
HONOLULU — Hawaii has received $87.4 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to open more coronavirus vaccination sites.
Hanauma Bay to open 1 hour earlier than normal
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation has announced that it will open the Hanauma Bay Nature Reserve to the public an hour earlier than normal.
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