Merrick Nishimoto leaving as deputy director of the Department of Public Works.
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Nishimoto leaves Public Works
Just four months into his four-year term, Mayor Mitch Roth has lost his first top official, with Merrick Nishimoto leaving as deputy director of the Department of Public Works.
Lt. Gov. Green said recent uptick in COVID-19 cases the result of ‘people gathering and not being quite safe enough’
Lt. Gov. Josh Green said Monday that the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in Hawaii reflects increased activity among residents as restrictions are lifted.
Na Leo TV president to be placed on leave following federal plea deal
The board of directors for Na Leo ‘O Hawaii TV is putting Stacy Higa, its CEO and president, on leave after a former associate alleged in federal court he and Higa were involved in a scheme to fraudulently funnel federal coronavirus relief funds to the Big Island public-access cable TV nonprofit.
Two visitors face manslaughter charges following deadly altercation
Two men from the mainland are being held on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a 30-year-old man at a Kailua-Kona vacation rental.
Nearly 15% of Big Islanders fully vaccinated
Nearly 15% of the more than 199,000 people on the Big Island are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, state data released Monday shows.
Police investigating theft of electronic shopping cart
The Hawaii Police Department is investigating the theft of an electronic shopping cart Saturday afternoon from a large retail store in Kailua-Kona.
10 new COVID-19 cases bring Big Island’s case count to 2,457
Ten new COVID-19 cases were reported on the Big Island Monday, bringing the total case count to 2,457.
Former Honolulu administrator pleads guilty to embezzlement
HONOLULU — The city of Honolulu’s former Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act program administrator has pleaded guilty to federal charges including embezzlement and agreeing to a bribe, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Labor union files grievance over Honolulu rail project layoffs
HONOLULU — Hawaii’s largest labor union has filed a grievance over recent layoffs by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, which is building a delayed and beleaguered commuter rail line project.
Ex-JROTC instructor charged with filming student sex abuse
HONOLULU — A former Junior ROTC instructor at a Hawaii high school should remain locked up pending trial because he allegedly sexually abused a student and made video recordings of his abuse, U.S. prosecutors said.
Six arrested, 93 cited for trespassing onto Oahu hike trail
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Police Department has arrested six people and cited 93 over trespassing onto an illegal tourist attraction during a roughly 10-day period earlier this month.
Portuguese center plans scaled back
Nearly five years after fundraising for the effort began in earnest, plans for the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural and Educational Center have gone back to the drawing board.
Kahele talks COVID relief, infrastructure
U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele is touting the merits of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan — the third and probably last federal coronavirus relief package — and President Joe Biden’s plan to spend upwards of $3 trillion on America’s infrastructure.
‘Not going to stop us’: Despite COVID, annual Egg Rush goes on
Unable to hold their annual Egg Rush at Old Kona Airport Park because of COVID, Oasis Church held a drive through event Saturday at Kona International Market.
Solar water tax break program dims
The County Council will soon be considering a bill eliminating a tax break for property owners who install solar hot water panels on their property.
Outdoor weddings up to 100 people allowed on Oahu
HONOLULU — Weddings on Oahu in Hawaii can now be held outside with a maximum of 100 people after an easing of public health orders related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Demonstrators protest against proposed Oahu solar farm
HONOLULU — Republican state Sen. Kurt Fevella organized a protest along a highway in Hawaii against a proposed 9-acre solar farm on property owned by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Another 14 COVID-19 cases for Big Island
Fourteen new COVID-19 cases were reported on the Big Island Saturday, bringing the total case count to 2,432.
Roth addresses West Hawaii Forum
It’s all still a waiting game as Mayor Mitch Roth works on his proposed budget, with the county awaiting word from the state and the state awaiting word from the federal government before anticipated revenues become more solid.