Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival canceled because of omicron surge in Hawaii.
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Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival canceled amid omicron surge
The Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival scheduled for Feb. 5 will not include in-person festivities this year.
Hilo man indicted for 2018 sexual assault
A 42-year-old Hilo man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to two counts of second-degree sexual assault.
Record year for homes sales on Oahu, median price over $1M
HONOLULU (AP) — The median sale price for a single-family home on Oahu was over $1 million during the second half of 2021, a record high for Hawaii’s most populous island.
286 new cases on Big Island; more than 3,000 statewide
Almost 300 new COVID-19 cases were reported on the Big Island today, with more than 3,500 statewide.
First cruise ship in nearly two years slated to arrive in Hawaii next week
Carnival Corp.’s Grand Princess is scheduled to be the first passenger cruise ship to arrive in Hawaii since March 2020.
More COVID-19 test sites open to alleviate demand
The demand for COVID-19 testing remains high as case counts climb following the New Year’s holiday weekend.
Reapportionment Commission approves House seat move from Oahu to Hawaii Island
The Big Island will gain an eighth seat this year in the state House of Representatives at the expense of Oahu, following an 8-0 vote Thursday by the state Reapportionment Commission.
Paauilo man nabbed in large meth bust
A 44-year-old man entered not guilty pleas Thursday to multiple offenses stemming from a large-scale methamphetamine bust Monday in Paauilo.
Monsanto pleads guilty to pesticide-related crimes in Hawaii
HONOLULU — The Monsanto Company pleaded guilty Thursday to illegally using and storing agricultural chemicals in Hawaii, and will pay $12 million in fines.
Hawaii council predicts tax revenue jump as tourism rebounds
HONOLULU — The Council on Revenues on Thursday predicted that the Hawaii’s general fund tax receipts will surge 15% during the current fiscal year through June as tourism recovers from the COVID-19 downturn.
Police respond to threats at Waiakea High School
Police responded to threats received at Waiakea High School on Wednesday and today.
Police: One lane of Daniel K. Inouye Highway now open
UPDATE: Police say one lane of Daniel K. Inouye Highway near the 14-mile marker is now open.
More than 500 new cases reported on Big Island; nearly 5,000 statewide
The Big Island broke another record today after the Department of Health reported more than 500 new COVID cases on the island.
‘Largest spenders’ wanted: Kouchi says lack of foreign visitors is a drag on Hawaii’s economy
With the novel coronavirus pandemic entering a third year, state Sen. President Ronald Kouchi said one of the biggest challenges facing Hawaii’s economy is “continued restrictions on foreign travel.”
Most residents favor tourism: Big Island survey results presented to County Council committee
Most Big Island residents believe tourism is the most important pillar of the island’s economy, according to a 2021 survey.
Surge triggers crisis staffing plan at West Hawaii hospital
The current surge in COVID-19 cases on the Big Island has resulted in a staffing shortage at West Hawaii’s largest hospital.
Rezoning request for Hilo housing project advances
A proposed 90-unit affordable housing project in Hilo moved one step closer to reality Wednesday after a County Council committee approved a zoning change.
Crowd sizes limited in Honolulu as omicron rises in islands
HONOLULU — Organizers of large indoor events on Hawaii’s most populous island must once again abide by crowd size restrictions as the omicron variant spreads throughout the state.
Police ID girl killed in Maunakea traffic crash
Police have identified the 9-year-old girl killed in a one-car crash on Maunakea Access Road New Year’s Day as Kelsirose Adelka of Kailua-Kona.
Correction: Big Island grand jury selection to occur Thursday, Friday
Grand jury selection will take place Thursday at the Hilo courthouse and Friday at the Kona courthouse, per 3rd Circuit Chief Judge Robert Kim.
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