Effective 01 January 2022, most private citizens in Hawaii can legally carry a Taser for self-protection,
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Electric stun guns to become legal on Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, most private citizens in Hawaii 21 and older can legally carry a Taser or electric stun gun for self-protection.
Jury trials suspended again due to virus surge
Hawaii Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald on Thursday issued an order once again postponing the start of jury trials in Hawaii’s courts until after Feb. 28.
New Hawaii laws to take effect Jan. 1
A law that will make it more difficult to build “ghost guns” is among a number of new laws that will take effect next month.
Apparent drowning reported in waters off Puna
A person was kiled on Christmas Day after being swept into the ocean while on the coastline in Puna.
Astronomers discover dozens of rogue planets
Astronomers using Maunakea observatories have discovered at least 70 planets within our galaxy that do not orbit a star.
Off-duty Honolulu officer arrested for alleged assault
HONOLULU — Honolulu police have arrested an off-duty police officer for alleged assault as part of an investigation into an accidental shooting that injured a man.
A month of giving: Jonathan Dale Miller Foundation spreads holiday cheer
The holiday season, the Jonathan Dale Miller Foundation’s kicked off its month of giving on the Big Island with a tremendous bash Dec. 11 in Miloli’i.
Sharing the love: King’s Daughters Ministry help make Christmas a little merrier
Christmas was made a little merrier for families attending the King’s Daughters Ministry celebration Friday at the Kainaliu thrift store.
Earthquake strikes submerged volcano south of Big Island
HONOLULU — A magnitude-4.9 earthquake struck a submerged volcano south of Hawaii’s Big Island on Friday.
Anti-DUI effort still on despite COVID surge
The Hawaii Police Department plans to have DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols on the Big Island’s roads for the Christmas and New Year’s Day weekends.
‘Omicron’s going to take off’: State health director urges caution as coronavirus cases soar
State and county officials are urging residents to keep their holiday celebrations small as COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise statewide.
Here comes Santa Claus: NORAD ready to help keiki track jolly old Saint Nick
The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, launches its annual Santa locator tool today for keiki who want to track when jolly old Saint Nick will reach the Aloha State.
Hospitals prep for surge
Big Island hospitals are preparing for a rough winter as all signs point to an omicron-fueled COVID-19 surge within the next month.
DOH: Four suspected omicron cases on the Big Island
The state Department of Health suspects that there could be at least four cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 on the Big Island.
Court upholds US cockfighting ban, rejects challenge in Guam
HONOLULU — A U.S. appeals court ruling Wednesday affirmed a ban against cockfighting in U.S. territories.
Mountain View man pleads guilty to meth distribution
A Mountain View man charged with methamphetamine trafficking has changed his plea in federal court.
Council passes glyphosate ban at county parks
The County Council on Wednesday passed a bill banning the use of Round-Up or other glyphosate-based herbicides at county parks, sending it to Mayor Mitch Roth, who is expected to sign it.
Arriving for the holidays: Travelers keep Big Island airports busy
Big Island airports have been busy amid the holidays with nearly 21,000 trans-Pacific arrivals between Sunday and Wednesday.
Hiker rescued amid white-out conditions on Maunakea
The University of Hawaii Maunakea Rangers rescued a lost hiker in thick white-out conditions Tuesday evening on the Humuula Trail at the 13,000-foot elevation of the mountain.
Police investigating stabbing at Kona beach park
Big Island police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Friday afternoon at Honl’s Beach Park in Kailua-Kona.