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Taxi companies lose certificates: Pandemic thins cab ranks even as demand grows
“Bradley Hollister, dba Paradise Taxi!” “Luana Limousine, dba Laura’s Taxi!” “Shaka Taxi!” “Kelly Does Kona LLC, dba World’s Coolest Cab!”
President of Southwest talks expansion during Hilo stop
It was quiet and drizzly Thursday morning as Southwest Airlines President Tom Nealon made his way to the carrier’s counter at Hilo International Airport, warmly greeting the customer service agents behind the desk.
State briefs for June 11
Union: No charges support action in shooting
Hawaii tourism officials call for more sustainable industry
HONOLULU (AP) — As people flock back to Hawaii after more than a year of pandemic travel restrictions, some industry experts are calling for more environmentally responsible and sustainable forms of tourism.
Legislative talk story: Lowen, Kanuha talk with constituents about 2021 session
At a Tuesday evening virtual talk story, West Hawaii’s representation in the state Legislature shared some highlights from the 2021 legislative session.
HFD likely to finish out fiscal year slightly under budget
Hawaii Fire Department Chief Kazuo Todd said Wednesday the department will likely finish out the fiscal year slightly under budget.
Ethics Board weighs in on Van Pernis complaints
Leeward Planning Commissioner Mark Van Pernis was in the hot seat again Wednesday, this time before the county Board of Ethics.
Popular bluff reopens at HVNP
More trails at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park have been reopened following the 2018 Kilauea eruption.
Virus outbreaks in Hawaii jails prompt inmate lawsuit
HONOLULU — A class-action lawsuit on behalf of Hawaii inmates says the state has failed to protect people from COVID-19 outbreaks in unsanitary jails.
State officials tout incentives, hope more residents will get vaccinated
State leaders are hopeful that recently announced incentives and benchmarks will entice more people to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, but it’s too soon to tell what effect those efforts will actually have on inoculation numbers.
Officers not indicted in Honolulu shooting that killed teen
HONOLULU — Grand jurors have declined to indict three Honolulu police officers in a shooting that killed a 16-year-old boy.
Man sought by police
The Hawaii Police Department is searching for Samson Yurong, 28, who is known to frequent the Kailua-Kona area.
Teen reported as runaway
Hawaii Police Department is seeking is a juvenile male who was reported as a runaway.
Premier Medical Group continues testing, also offering vaccines
Premier Medical Group continues to bring COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to communities countywide.
Department of Liquor Control to lease office space in Kona
Just a decade after opening, the West Hawaii Civic Center has reached its brim and a Hawaii County department is again leasing office space in Kailua Village.
New eco-hotel in Hilo launches program to clean beaches
Staying at a Hilo hotel will help make the island a cleaner place thanks to a partnership with the Hawaii Wildlife Fund.
Aquarium industry submits revised EIS: Fishing permits, allowable species to be reduced
A revised environmental impact statement from a commercial aquarium collectors’ group states it will rely on fish population trend data and projected population trends to implement catch quotas along the West Hawaii coast.
New state bills signed into law for World Oceans Day
Visitors to Hawaii will now need a license to fish recreationally under legislation Gov. David Ige has signed into law.
State briefs for June 9
All-clear after threat locks down Pearl Harbor
Machine auto launches weather balloons twice daily from Hilo
A new piece of equipment at the National Weather Service station in Hilo makes light work of high-altitude weather monitoring.
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