After 23 years, property owners along Alii Drive seek sewer fee refund.
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Better late than never? 23 years later, property owners seek sewer fee refund
After paying their two sewer bills for more than two decades, owners of two contiguous lots on Alii Drive are arguing they should have had to pay only one sewer bill because the structure on one of the lots is an outbuilding, not an unoccupied unit as defined by the county.
County expects today will have highest daily case count since the start of the pandemic
Today may have the highest number of COVID cases in a single day on the Big Island since the beginning of the pandemic, county officials believe.
Surge in cases fuels demand for booster shots in E. Hawaii
Big Island health care providers are reporting an influx of people getting their vaccine booster shots as the omicron variant of the novel coronavirus continues to sweep through the state.
Tourism continues rebound
Despite stronger than expected visitor numbers in 2021, state officials on Wednesday said 2022’s tourism outlook is hazy.
Char ‘very concerned’ about New Year’s celebrations
The state’s health director said Wednesday she’s “very concerned about New Year’s” celebrations and hopes people will act accordingly to minimize the risk of spreading novel coronavirus infections.
DOE: In-person learning to resume following winter break
The state Department of Education announced Wednesday that full in-person learning will resume during the second semester that begins next week.
Mongoose caught on Kauai where invasive pest not established
HONOLULU — Hawaii agriculture officials are concerned after a live mongoose was caught on Kauai, an island that doesn’t have an established population of the invasive pest that threatens native birds.
Police seek Kona man wanted for questioning
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Hauoli Vickery of Kona, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a criminal investigation.
Fire engulfs Pepe‘ekeo apartment building
Police are investigating a structure fire that occurred Wednesday at the Kauhale Olu Apartments on Kumula Street in Pepe‘ekeo.
Baltimore Clean-up activist hits Big Island
KAILUA-KONA — Conservative activist and Baltimore Clean-up organizer Scott Presler is coming to Hawaii Island to speak in support of President Trump and what can be done in the local community by ordinary citizens.
Woman apologizes for Lake Waiau rock-throwing incident
A woman apologized Tuesday evening for posting photos and video earlier this month of large rocks being thrown into Lake Waiau atop Maunakea after her actions caught the attention of conservation managers and law enforcement.
Police ID victim of apparent drowning off Puna
Hawaii Island police have identified the victim of a possible drowning that occurred Christmas Day, Saturday, in the Kalapana area.
UH puts brakes on in-person instruction
The University of Hawaii will shift most of its classes to online lessons only for the first two weeks of the spring semester in response to the current spike in COVID-19 cases.
Police nab 15 for DUI
Police arrested 15 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Dec. 20 and Sunday. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes.
Police renew request for info on missing man, 67
Hawaii Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 67-year-old Christopher A. Polifka of Kona, who was reported missing by his family on Oct. 10.
Hometown Heroes: The Waikoloa Foundation helps fill The Food Basket’s shelves
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.
State: Don’t burn Christmas trees at sacred Oahu sandbar
HONOLULU — The state’s public lands agency is warning people that they face arrest if found burning Christmas trees at an oceanic sandbar.
Water utility implores Navy to stop fighting state’s order to remove fuel
HONOLULU — The head of Honolulu’s water utility said Tuesday he prays the Navy doesn’t continue fighting an order to remove fuel from massive tanks that a hearings officer concluded pose “a metaphorical ticking time bomb” threatening drinking water.
Ready to collect: New 3% hotel tax goes into effect Saturday
The county tax forms are in place, new government employees are being hired and the hospitality industry is ready to begin what Mayor Mitch Roth calls the “unacceptable but necessary” step of charging guests at hotels and transient vacation rentals an extra 3% starting Saturday.
Police seek whereabouts of Hilo man
Hawaii Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Kenoa Castro of Hilo, who was reported missing. He was last heard from in mid-October.
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