The State Senate Bill would give boards the option of using videoconferencing for public meetings without a declared emergency.
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Sunshine plus ADA bill clears first hurdle
A Senate bill that would give boards the option — in conjunction with in-person meetings — to use videoconferencing for public meetings under the state’s Sunshine Law, without a declared emergency, cleared its first House hurdle.
Hawaii travel gaining momentum
Hawaii tourism appears to be gaining momentum.
Some fear tax increase could dissuade physicians from moving to state
A state bill that would increase taxes for high-income earners might be stalled, but it still could negatively impact the state’s doctor shortage.
Serving the forgotten
As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up statewide, Bay Clinic, Ka‘u Rural Health Community Association and Ka‘u Hospital and Rural Health Clinic are among those working to take vaccines to Big Island residents who might not be able to receive a shot otherwise.
Kona girl, 8, sets eyes on Olympic gold medal in boxing
One little Kona girl has a big dream — to make it to the Olympics and win a gold medal in boxing.
19-year-old killed in one-car crash
A 19-year-old Kailua-Kona woman died following a single-vehicle collision on Friday near the three-mile marker of Ke Ala O Keawe Road in Captain Cook. The woman has not been positively identified pending dental records.
Hilo teen reported as runaway
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Chanel Cumlat-Lewis, who is reported as a runaway.
Using the ocean to track volcanic activity at Kilauea
Ocean swells occur continuously around the world. As these swells rise and fall, they couple with the ocean floor below them creating a constant signal. These signals, called oceanic microseisms, travel through the solid earth and are observed at the surface using instruments called seismometers.
Future uncertain for CDP committees, Kailua Village Design Commission
The county has called a halt to filling citizen boards that advise the government on planning and design because the administration said it wants to take a hard look at how the boards can best be used.
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.