Three minimum wage bills “appear dead” at the Hawaii State Legislature.
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Three minimum wage bills fail to pass committee
All but one of the bills in the state Legislature that would raise the minimum hourly wage appear to be dead.
Third sex assault case filed against Kona man
A 21-year-old Kona man indicted in 2019 for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor on the grounds of a South Kona public school was recently indicted in connection with two later, unrelated sex assaults.
Council supports broadband plan: Unanimous vote comes despite inclusion of 5G
A resolution passed unanimously Wednesday by the County Council refers to 5G technology as an option in bridging the digital divide, but council members, most of whom had previously approved two resolutions attempting to limit 5G on the island, don’t see it as a conflict.
Thousands could be vaccinated Saturday during large-scale clinic for UH, DOE employees
The Big Island’s largest-ever COVID-19 vaccination POD, or point of dispensing, is scheduled for Saturday at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo.
Perseverance’s touchdown on Mars a chicken-skin moment for Big Isle astronomers
After nearly seven months of waiting and a nail-biting 10 minutes on Thursday, NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover successfully touched down on the Red Planet.
State briefs for February 19
Bill would require reports of school virus numbers
DHHL gaming bill killed in state Senate committee
The issue of legalized gaming on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is a dead, at least for this legislative session.
UPDATE: NASA rover lands on Mars
Update 11:05 a.m.
Police arrest 26 for DUI
During the week of Feb. 8-14, Hawaii Island police arrested 26 motorists for DUI. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One was younger than 21.
Kalapana rampage suspect appears in court
A man accused of a vehicular rampage Sunday in Kalapana that left a 28-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries and a would-be good Samaritan with a fractured hip was ordered Wednesday by a judge to appear for a preliminary hearing at 2:30 p.m. Friday.
Measure aims to boost to Banyan Drive
Big Island legislators are backing a proposal to create a redevelopment district to revitalize the Waiakea peninsula and Banyan Drive.
Schatz touts $1.9T pandemic relief package
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said Wednesday that members of Congress, especially the Democratic majority, are in “broad agreement” about a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package being worked out in Washington.
The $160M question: Is upgrading Kealakehe sewer plant to R-1 worth it?
Mayor Mitch Roth’s top environmental official is taking a hard look at the advisability of upgrading Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant to produce R-1, the highest grade of recycled water, after the cost of the 20-year-old plan ballooned to $160 million.
Transgender health care bill clears committee hurdle
A bill that would require assessment from the state auditor about 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 cleared another legislative hurdle Tuesday.
Comments sought on judge applicants
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is seeking public comment on nominees for a judgeship in the District Family Court in the Third Circuit, Island of Hawaii.
Documents: Father says he hit, squeezed toddler who died
HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii father told police he hit, shook and squeezed his 18-month-old daughter and then placed her lifeless body in a duffel bag before arranging for another man to dispose of it, court documents said.
Kenoi honored by Hawaiian Homes Commission resolution
The Hawaiian Homes Commission adopted a resolution honoring the late former Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi at its monthly meeting on Tuesday.
Police seek leads on two repeat runaways
Police are seeking leads on two repeat runaway teens.
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.
Police: Runaway teen found
• Police report that 15-year-old Deandre Moore, previously reported as runaway, was located in Hilo in good health on Friday.
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