The Monsanto Company pleads guilty to pesticide-related crimes in Hawaii.
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About 800 of Hawaii’s 12,000 public school teachers out sick
HONOLULU — At least 800 Hawaii public school teachers were out sick this week, officials said.
Monsanto pleads guilty to pesticide-related crimes in Hawaii
HONOLULU — The Monsanto Company pleaded guilty Thursday to illegally using and storing agricultural chemicals on Oahu, and will pay $12 million in fines.
Volcano Watch: The legacy of Alexander Lancaster
Known to many as “Pele’s Grandson,” Alexander (“Alex” or “Alec”) Lancaster guided both tourists and scientists to Hawaii’s volcanoes for over 40 years, from 1885 to 1928.
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.
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.
Roth: No new restrictions despite record day of infections
No changes will be made to the county’s emergency rules even after the Big Island set a new record Thursday for the most new COVID-19 cases in a single day.
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.
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.
New dialysis facility slated for Kona
A new dialysis facility is slated to open in Kona, adding 21 stations for patients suffering from end-stage renal disease to receive the life-saving treatment.
‘A huge victory for the Big Island’ 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.
‘Largest spenders’ wanted
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.”
DLNR requests more funds from lawmakers for state parks
HONOLULU — The Department of Land and Natural Resources is asking lawmakers for more money to boost maintenance and staffing at state parks.
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.
Most residents favor tourism
Most Big Island residents believe tourism is the most important pillar of the island’s economy, according to a 2021 survey.
Big Island grand jury impaneling to continue as scheduled
Impaneling of Hilo and Kona grand juries will continue as scheduled today in Hilo and Friday in Kona, despite Gov. David Ige signing Monday an emergency proclamation to temporarily suspend the statutory requirement for the annual initial impaneling of grand juries by Jan. 15.
Paauilo man accused of attempted distribution of over 5 pounds of meth
A 44-year-old Paauilo man is facing a host of charges for attempted possession and distribution of over 5 pounds of methamphetamine and damaging a police vehicle, Hawaii County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced late Wednesday.
Judge orders no bail for man accused of attempted murder
A Kona man facing attempted murder and other charges stemming from a December 2021 domestic violence incident will be held without bail, a Circuit Court judge ruled Tuesday.
Police arrest 33 for suspected DUI
Police arrested 33 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Dec. 27, 2021, and Sunday. Six of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and three were younger than age 21.
COVID surge hits Kona Community Hospital: Facility implements contingency and crisis staffing plan amid staffing shortage
The current surge in COVID-19 cases on the Big Island has resulted in a staffing shortage at West Hawaii’s largest hospital.
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