Hawaii Island traffic fatalities return to prepandemic levels in 2021.
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Traffic fatalities return to pre-pandemic levels in 2021
Last year was a much deadlier one on Big Island roads than 2020, when coronavirus-related lockdowns resulted in shuttered drinking establishments and fewer drivers on the roads.
‘It could have been worse’: Tsunami triggered by volcanic eruption in Tonga causes minor damage in West Hawaii
A Keauhou Bay business sustained heavy damage Saturday morning as an approximately 3-foot tsunami surge tore through the Sea Quest retail store.
Woman reported missing wanted on arrest warrant
A 42-year-old Puna woman who is the subject of a missing person investigation has an unserved warrant for her arrest, police confirmed.
UH to build student entrepreneur center
HONOLULU — The University of Hawaii is expanding its flagship Manoa campus to build a learning center and dorm for students who want to be entrepreneurs.
Mainland health care workers to help Hawaii amid virus surge
HONOLULU — Contracted health care workers will arrive in Hawaii this weekend to help hospitals that are short-staffed and nearing capacity.
Insufficient signatures sink Maui mayor recall attempt
WAILUKU, Maui — An attempt to recall Maui Mayor Mike Victorino has failed after organizers didn’t collect the minimum number of signatures needed, The Maui News reported.
FEMA assists with funeral costs
Those who lost a loved one to COVID-19 could still be eligible for federal financial assistance of up to $9,000 for funeral expenses incurred on or after Jan. 20, 2020.
Rooftop solar systems up 5.3% statewide
The number of solar rooftop systems increased 4.35% last year on the Big Island.
Lost in transit: More than 400 COVID tests deemed ‘invalid,’ retesting urged
Hundreds of people who waited hours in line for a COVID test Friday at Old Kona Airport Park learned Thursday that those tests were lost in transit.
Voter registration database questioned
Investigating errors and possible fraud in the state’s voter registration database is the responsibility of the county elections clerks and not the state, Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago told the state Elections Commission on Wednesday.
Projects ID’d for Puna
The few remaining homes in Kapoho might get their water restored after all.
3 arrested over payout to convicted ex-Honolulu police chief
HONOLULU — Three former Honolulu officials were arrested Wednesday for allegedly conspiring to hide the source of public funds used to get a police chief to retire amid a corruption investigation that ultimately put him and his former prosecutor wife in federal prison.
Tenants sue landlord over tainted Navy water
HONOLULU — Residents of an Oahu housing complex are asking a judge to stop their landlord from charging them rent until their tap water is safe from contamination.
Parker Ranch donates Pukalani Stables to Paniolo Preservation Society
The historic Pukalani Stables in Waimea will be donated to the Paniolo Preservation Society, Parker Ranch announced recently.
High surf advisory in effect for west-facing shores
A high surf advisory is now in effect for west-facing shores of the Big Island through 6 p.m. Thursday.
Volcano man accused of burglary, sex assault
A 36-year-old Volcano man is facing numerous felony charges in connection with an incident Sunday in Mountain View.
Mountain View man charged with firearms, drug offenses
Police arrested and charged 28-year-old Alden Pauline III of Mountain View for firearm and drug offenses.
Traffic investigations prompt partial road closures
Two partial road closures will take place on Thursday in South Kohala while Hawaii Police Department personnel conduct investigations of two recent traffic collisions.
Prosecutor: Judge wrong to acquit state lawmaker of DUI
HONOLULU — Honolulu’s top prosecutor said Tuesday a judge was wrong to grant an acquittal to a state lawmaker charged with driving under the influence after police saw her driving the wrong way down a major thoroughfare.
US Navy to drain Oahu tank system blamed for tainted water
HONOLULU — After initially resisting, the U.S. Navy will comply with Hawaii’s order to remove fuel from a massive underground storage tank facility near Pearl Harbor blamed for contaminating drinking water, officials said Tuesday.
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