The Hawaii County Council rejects the donation of the sculpture.
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Controversial statue will be moved
Resolutions urge BOE to consider Hawaii residents for superintendent’s post
The search for a new public schools superintendent will begin soon, and some legislators want the state Board of Education to consider Hawaii residents and Department of Education employees for the position.
Grand jury indicts Hilo man on numerous firearms, drug charges
A 43-year-old Hilo man awaiting a preliminary hearing regarding numerous firearms and drug offenses has been indicted on the charges.
Kona coffee labeling settlements top $13M
Kona coffee farmers will soon be eligible to receive a share of millions of dollars thanks to proposed settlements in a 2019 class action lawsuit against retailers that falsely labeled commodity coffee beans as premium “Kona” coffee.
Ige tours Kauai landslide, visits cut-off communities
PRINCEVILLE — In his first trip off Oahu in over a year because of the pandemic, Gov. David Ige toured a landslide that cut off several communities on the north shore of Kauai.
Police chief apologizes after probe finds he mocked Asians
LIHUE, Kauai — The police chief on the Hawaiian island of Kauai has apologized after a discrimination investigation found he mocked people of Asian descent.
Maui resident group aims to set up subsistence fishing area
WAILUKU — Residents in the eastern part of Hawaii’s Maui Island have proposed creating a protected fishing area to preserve fish, seaweed and other resources that once sustained neighboring communities.
Hilo sees nearly 20 inches of rain since beginning of March
Seven new virus cases reported Thursday
The Big Island’s COVID-19 case count increased to 2,354 Thursday with seven new cases reported.
A matter of access: State Senate committees consider bill that would let APRNs perform abortions
Coping with Coffee Leaf Rust: EPA considers exemption for fungicide
Farmers on the Big Island may be getting another tool to help combat coffee leaf rust.
Flags to be at half-staff March 22
At the direction of President Joe Biden, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaii state flag will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaii National Guard immediately, until sunset on Monday, March 22, 2021.
Woman missing in North Kohala
Hawaii Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Shauntee Hoku Perez, who was reported missing by her family.
Police seek missing Kurtistown woman
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Dareece Soares of Kurtistown, who was reported missing by her family. She was last seen on Friday, March 12, at 8:00 p.m. at a residence in Kurtistown.
Bed and breakfast approved on Alii Drive: Leeward Planning Commission allows project despite cesspool concerns
A five-bedroom Alii Drive home a half mile south of Laaloa Beach Park won approval Thursday to become a bed and breakfast establishment, despite concerns about sea level rise and wastewater issues.
Swarm of small quakes gently rattles Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa Volcano is not erupting, despite a swarm of small earthquakes detected Thursday, the US Geological Survey said.
Nearly 21% of Hawaii County’s total population vaccinated as of Thursday
Police: Puna man threatens ex-wife with spear gun, machete
Police say a 32-year-old Puna man on probation for felony domestic abuse threatened his ex-wife with a spear gun and machete Monday evening before breaking into her home and punching her to her face and neck.
Parks and Rec plans to reopen additional facilities
