Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth abandons effort to acquire a trail to Papaikou Mill Beach.
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Trail acquisition dropped; official: ‘County would gain very little’ by fighting to obtain path to Papaikou beach
Mayor Mitch Roth has decided to abandon efforts to acquire a trail to Papaikou Mill Beach, county officials said Tuesday.
Future of $10.5M compost facility still uncertain
Executives for a stalled $10.5 million composting project addressed a County Council panel Tuesday, extolling the virtues of a centralized system, while other island recycling groups pushed for a distributed system of smaller facilities across the island.
Council members get update on Big Island Film Offices; some express frustration over lack of progress
Hawaii County Council members expressed frustration Tuesday that the county has not yet appointed a new film commissioner.
Pigs make a mess inside Alae Cemetery
Feral pigs have been tearing up the ground at Alae Cemetery and some parks on Hawaii Island.
Hawaii County’s finest: Police officer, residents honored for rescue
A Kona police officer and five residents were honored by the County Council Tuesday for heroic efforts that saved the lives of two women caught in high surf last year.
Hilo man charged with habitual DUI for the third time
By JOHN BURNETT
Website to order free COVID tests goes live a day early
Free COVID-19 tests provided by the federal government are now available for order at www.covidtests.gov.
Big Island, state report record number of new COVID-19 infections
The state Department of Health is reporting 834 new COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County today, another record high for new coronavirus infections, shattering the previous one-day new case record of 720, set Saturday.
Green touts ‘boosted or tested’ for Safe Travels
It’s time to require travelers to Hawaii to have a coronavirus booster shot or to be subject to pretravel testing or quarantine upon arrival, according to Lt. Gov. Josh Green.
Tsunami cleanup continues: Civil Defense chief talks response, preparation
The Big Island may have escaped major damage Saturday when a tsunami triggered by a volcanic eruption in Tonga reached Hawaii, but the event should serve as a reminder for newcomers and residents alike to be prepared for natural disasters.
Council hopes to hear Roth’s legislative priorities today
With the legislative session kicking off Wednesday, the County Council has been eager to hear about Mayor Mitch Roth’s priorities for Hawaii Island.
Councilman criticized for social media post
A County Council member representing Puna received criticism on social media for a post appearing to downplay the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Antibody treatments in short supply; most vulnerable are given priority
Hilo Medical Center has been judiciously administering monoclonal antibody treatments to patients with COVID-19.
More than 1,500 cases on Big Island over weekend
More than 1,500 new COVID-19 cases were reported on the Big Island within the past three days.
Celebrating MLK’s legacy
The Kona Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee on Saturday commemorated 41 years of honoring his legacy.
Rising costs add to pandemic pain for small businesses
NEW YORK — In just two weeks, the cost of pecans for the pies at Peggy Jean’s Pies in Columbia, Missouri, has surged nearly 40%, perplexing co-owner Rebecca Miller and adding to the cost of doing business. Miller will soon have to bump up the price of her Southern Pecan, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan, and German Chocolate pies by $2 to $24.
East vs. West: Who should get the eighth House seat?
The addition of a new Big Island seat in the state House has set up a battle about whether it should go to East Hawaii or West Hawaii.
Kailua Bay welcomes first cruise ship since March 2020: Carnival Miracle scheduled to make call in Hilo today
The first cruise ship to make call since March 12, 2020, in Kailua-Kona arrived in Kailua Bay Sunday morning.
Federal funds to help ‘rebuild bridges across Hawaii’: State to receive $339M for repairs, improvements
Hawaii will receive $339 million in new federal funding over five years to repair and improve the state’s bridges, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced in a Friday statement.
‘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.
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