Committee passes marijuana decriminalization bill.
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Committee passes marijuana decriminalization bill
A measure that would decriminalize the possession of up to 1 ounce of marijuana passed its first committee hearing on Tuesday.
Panel designates relief money for teacher salaries
HONOLULU — The state House education committee on Tuesday passed legislation compelling the state Department of Education to use federal coronavirus relief money to support public school teacher salaries instead of allocating the funds for uses including tutoring and school security.
A passion for geology: UH-Hilo grads reflect on work with HVO, Kilauea
Since Kilauea volcano began eruption again in December, three University of Hawaii-Hilo geology alumnae have been working at the forefront of the action.
Ocean View man facing burglary, theft charges
Big Island police have arrested and charged a Ka‘u man for property crimes in connection with a burglary in Ocean View.
Pahoa man arrested for attempted murder
A 36-year-old Pahoa man is facing attempted murder and other charges following a Valentine’s Day incident that critically injured a 28-year-old woman.
Hometown Heroes: Protection for Humanity producing hand sanitizer to keep community safe
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.
Comment sought on nominees for Family Court judgeship
Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is seeking public comment on nominees for a judgeship in the District Family Court in the Third Circuit.
Big Island COVID-19 case count holds steady at 2,216; test positivity rate drops
No new COVID-19 cases were reported for a second straight day on Tuesday on the Big Island, leaving the island’s total case count to 2,216.
High surf advisory posted for west-facing shores, Mahukona Beach Park closed
A high surf advisory remains posted for west-facing shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Hawaii suicide rate decreases during coronavirus pandemic
WAILUKU, Maui — The state Department of Health said suicide rates decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with previous years.
Pahoa man arrested for attempted murder
A woman remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon in Kalapana, and Big Island police have initiated an attempted murder investigation.
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: 2nd IBCT, 25th ID clears pickleweed from anchialine pond
A large anchialine pond is once again visible, attracting dragonflies and other pollinators to the bounty of flora 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.
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