Hilo Medical Center distributes COVID-19 home testing kits at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
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HMC distributes COVID-19 home testing kits
COVID-19 home testing kits provided by Hilo Medical Center were given away Monday morning at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
$500K Build Back Better grant to grow island food supply
Mayor Mitch Roth’s administration was so eager to put a $500,000 American Rescue Plan Act Build Back Better Regional Challenge to good use, it fast-tracked a resolution accepting the money to the County Council before the grant was officially approved by the federal government.
Ige paints rosier budget picture
Gov. David Ige unveiled Monday his Executive Supplemental Budget for the next two fiscal years, which restores funding to agencies that previously had their budgets cut because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Telescope’s sensors designed, tested in Hawaii
A new NASA telescope is scheduled to launch Christmas Eve with sensors designed by University of Hawaii astronomers.
DOH: 50 omicron cases in Hawaii
Hawaii now has 50 confirmed cases of the omicron variant of the novel coronavirus.
Police: Man killed in traffic accident in Keaau
Hawaii Island police are investigating the traffic death of an unidentified male following a traffic collision at 1:57 a.m. this morning in Keaau at the intersection of Highway 11 and Kipimana Street.
Police seeking vehicle involved in Puna mail thefts
The Hawaii Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a mail theft in Leilani Estates.
Man gets 10 years for extreme abuse case
A 27-year-old Honokaa man was sentenced to 10 years behind bars Friday for a series of domestic abuse incidents that took place between February and April.
Trying to please everyone: Redistricting Commission continues tinkering with council districts
Residents attending public hearings in Kona and Hilo this past week were pretty clear: They didn’t want the Kailua Village business district to be split between County Council districts, nor Waimea, nor Hawaiian Paradise Park, nor the Keaukaha and Panaewa Hawaiian Home Lands property.
Police: Missing woman found safe
• According to police, 29-year-old Natalie Johnson, who was previously reported missing, was found Saturday in Puna in good health.
Man enters not guilty plea in attempted murder case
A Big Island man pleaded not guilty Friday to attempted murder and four other charges stemming from a domestic violence incident earlier this month in which police allege the man tried to strangle the victim.
To the rescue: Police officers assist motorist left stranded on side of Kaawalii Gulch
The Hawaii Police Department’s mission statement mentions “preserving the spirit of aloha” and “working cooperatively with the community to … provide a safe environment.”
Police seek missing Puna woman
Police are seeking leads from the public to locate 29-year-old Natalie Johnson of Puna, whom family members say they last heard from on Dec. 14.
‘It’s truly a blessing’: UH-Hilo holds in-person commencement
After nearly two years without a traditional graduation, the University of Hawaii at Hilo celebrated more than 200 graduates at an in-person commencement Saturday morning.
Water work to affect traffic on Highway 130
The county Department of Water Supply will be working on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Highway 130) near the Kaloli Drive intersection from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, from Monday, Jan. 3, through Thursday, Jan. 6, to install a new water service.
Kurtistown man charged with auto theft
A 35-year-old Kurtistown man became the seventh person charged in a 10-day period with auto theft.
Less golf, more timeshares: Leeward Planning Commission advances Waikoloa Resort plans
Fewer holes of golf and more timeshare units could become the name of the game for Waikoloa Resort developers, following approvals Thursday by the Leeward Planning Commission.
State to take partial ownership of Kalanianaole Avenue; county dumps contractor
The state Department of Transportation confirmed late Friday afternoon that ownership of the portion of Kalanianaole Avenue in Hilo between Kanolelehua Avenue and Kuhio Street is slated for transfer from the county to the state in January.
Low-income broadband service program to continue
A program providing discounts on broadband internet service for low-income families will continue into 2022.
Diseased mosquitoes threaten extinction for Hawaiian birds
WAILUKU, Maui (AP) — Federal and state officials on Maui want to use bacteria to get rid of nonnative mosquitoes that carry avian malaria to help prevent the extinction of native forest birds found only in Hawaii.