A Hawaii County Council committee rejects bill to abolish a 30-year-old property exemption program.
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Panel votes to repeal ‘non-speculative residential use’ tax exemption program
A County Council committee voted in favor of a bill to abolish a 30-year-old property tax exemption program.
Hundreds get Johnson & Johnson vaccine at Hilo POD
ONLINE FIRST: Char confirmed as health director
The state Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Dr. Libby Char as director of the state Department of Health.
Don’t drive drunk on St. Patrick’s Day
The coronavirus pandemic might affect how St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated this year — but in addition to social distancing and mask-wearing, not driving impaired should also be on the celebration checklist.
County’s 1st hydrogen bus should be on the island within 6 weeks
Bill that would bar suspension of public records requests during emergency advances
Report details COVID racial, ethnic disparities
Controversial statue will be moved
State briefs for March 17
Kauai highway covered by landslide partially reopens
Flags at half-staff for Hilo-born former legislator
Gov. David Ige has ordered all U.S. and Hawaii state flags to fly at half-staff today at all state offices and agencies, including the Hawaii National Guard, in respect for former state Rep. William Bains-Jordan, who died at his home in Alabama at 104.
Big Island Press Club announces annual Torch of Light, Lava Tube awards for 2020
The Big Island Press Club awards its annual meritorious Torch of Light Award for 2020 to James Hustace and the Waimea Community Association and the Lava Tube dishonor award to Hawaii Gov. David Ige.
Army veteran who slayed elderly Eden Roc man will remain in mental hospital
A 31-year-old former Army sergeant acquitted by reason of insanity last year of fatally stabbing a 71-year-old Eden Roc subdivision man with a piece of the victim’s broken cane will remain in the Hawaii State Hospital on Oahu for the time being.
Bill would expand DA BUX food program
A state Senate bill that would eliminate a daily cap on a dollar-for-dollar match for supplemental nutrition assistance program beneficiaries under DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks program has cleared its first House hurdle.
Leaders agree on safety guidelines for schools
State health, education and union leaders have agreed on safety protocols that will permit more students to return to public school campuses.
Federal stimulus act bolsters Hawaii unemployment benefits
Thanks to the federal economic stimulus plan passed last week, Hawaii residents can receive pandemic unemployment benefits until September with minimal hassle.
Honolulu police chief sorry for memo seeking ticket quotas
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard has apologized after a memo that asked officers to fulfill weekly ticket quotas was made public by a local television station.
Hawaii adopts most extreme open records limits amid pandemic
HONOLULU — Hawaii has the lowest COVID-19 infection rate of any state in the nation. It’s also a pandemic standout for a more dubious reason: instituting the most extreme restrictions on the public’s access to official records.
Big Island auto sales suppressed by pandemic
Sales of new automobiles were down nearly 18% on the Big Island in 2020 compared to the year prior.
University of the Nations Kona looking to expand: Updated master plan proposes 62-acre addition
The University of the Nations Kona may soon be more than doubling in size.
Road to the Sea talk story sessions set for Saturday
Ocean View residents are being asked to weigh in on the future of the Road to the Sea at a series of community meetings later this week.
