A 23-year old Kurtistown man may be extradited to Pennsylvania on sex assault charges.
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Kurtistown man wanted on multiple sex assault charges in Pennsylvania
A 23-year-old Kurtistown man appeared Tuesday in Hilo Circuit Court after being arrested Monday on an extradition complaint alleging he’s wanted in Pennsylvania on multiple counts of sexual assault.
Resolution for study of high-risk lava zone insurance rates finds less than enthusiastic support
Hawaii County Council members were lukewarm Tuesday about a proposal to investigate ways to manage home insurance rates in Lava Zones 1 and 2.
County eyes several low-income housing projects
The county will spend nearly $6 million in federal funds on six low-income housing projects this year, according to an action plan presented to a County Council committee.
County reopens covered play courts in Pahoa, Panaewa and Waimea
The county Parks and Recreation Department on Tuesday announced the reopening of its open-air covered play courts in Pahoa, Panaewa and Waimea.
Three more COVID cases Wednesday makes a total of 2,541 on Big Island
The Big Island’s COVID-19 case count increased to 2,541 with three cases reported on Tuesday.
A reprieve for Van Pernis: Council Planning Committee postpones action on ouster of commissioner
Mark Van Pernis was called rude, crusty, insulting, confrontational and condescending, among other adjectives, during a grueling three-hour Tuesday evening session of a County Council panel that ended with a recommendation to not immediately remove him from the powerful Leeward Planning Commission.
USA Women’s Water Polo Team donates lane course, valued at $5,500, to county
A gift from the USA Women’s Water Polo Team could result in the County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation implementing a youth water polo program on the Big Island.
Hometown Heroes: Companies come together to support keiki through COVID-19
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, West Hawaii Today is publishing a story about individuals, groups or organizations that have helped make life better for others in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery slated for expansion
The West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery is slated to receive funds for expansion in the Hawaii State Legislature’s Capital Improvement Project proposed budget.
Kaiser vaccinates hundreds
Kaiser Permanente partnered Saturday with the Big Island COVID-19 Task Force and the Hawaii County Mayor’s Office to immunize 500 people — mostly Pacific Islanders — at the Kaiser Permanente Kona Medical Office.
No big changes recommended in 10-year solid waste master plan
As the county grapples with a pandemic economy, closure of the Hilo landfill and loss of overseas markets for recyclables, there are more general priorities than specific recommendations in a 395-page 10-year solid waste plan slated for consideration by the County Council.
EHCC suit seeks removal of endowment trustees
The board of directors of the East Hawaii Cultural Center filed a lawsuit in Hilo Circuit Court asking that a judge remove five trustees of an endowment trust set up in 2009.
Study offers design changes to fight climate change
HONOLULU — A new study from the University of Hawaii’s School of Architecture has offered detailed short- and long-term design alterations that could help the state combat the effects of climate change.
Ige: Changes to Safe Travels contingent on vaccination rates
Unrestricted interisland travel could still be months away as COVID-19 cases mount on neighbor islands.
Hilo Medical Center vaccinates more than 5,100
More than 5,100 people received a COVID-19 vaccine Saturday at a mass vaccination clinic hosted by Hilo Medical Center.
Big Island COVID-19 case count increases by 14
The Big Island’s COVID-19 case count increased to 2,539 with nine 14 cases reported on Monday.
Police investigating Ka‘u attempted murder
Big Island police have opened an attempted murder investigation following an apparent shooting early Saturday in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates in Ka‘u.
Councilman calls for county to curb climbing home insurance coverage costs in Puna
A resolution before a County Council committee next week seeks to control rising home insurance prices in Puna.
Organizations to host homeless vaccination clinics on April 14 in Hilo, Kona
HOPE Services Hawaii will work with West Hawaii Community Health Center and Bay Clinic to help vaccinate the Big Island’s homeless population.
Auditor candidates narrowed to two: County has been without an auditor five months
A County Council subcommittee searching for a county auditor has narrowed the list to two mainland candidates.