A bill to increase Hawaii’s minimum wage to $18 an hour advances on unanimous vote.
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Quick start for wage bill: Proposal to hike minimum hourly rate to $18 advances on unanimous vote
A bill that would almost double Hawaii’s minimum wage — incrementally increasing it to $18 per hour by Jan. 1, 2026 — has broken quickly out of the gate at the start of this year’s legislative session.
Legislation would change management of Maunakea
A bill will be introduced in the state Legislature today officially formalizing a 2021 proposal to develop a new state agency to manage Maunakea.
Five county police officers fired in 2021
Five Hawaii County police officers were fired and 21 others suspended without pay in 2021, according to the Hawaii Police Department’s annual disciplinary report to the state Legislature.
Big Isle homeless count ongoing
The annual Point-in-Time Count is underway on the Big Island with volunteers and advocates working to provide a snapshot of all those experiencing homelessness in the community.
$1.8 million released for Waimea charter school building
Gov. David Ige recently released $1.8 million in capital improvement project funding for design, construction and equipment to complete a multipurpose building for Kanu o ka ‘Aina New Century Public Charter School in Waimea.
Police arrest 19 for DUI
During the week of Jan. 17-23, Hawaii Island police arrested 19 motorists for DUI. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21.
Another guilty plea in Honolulu permits bribery scheme
HONOLULU — A former building plans examiner with the Honolulu planning department pleaded guilty Tuesday to taking bribes in exchange for expediting the approval of permit applications.
Summit eruption of Kilauea resumes
The summit eruption of Kilauea volcano inside Halemaʻumaʻu crater resumed this morning at 5:52 a.m., according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Police seek leads on missing teen
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old girl reported as a runaway.
Man arrested for numerous offenses in Ocean View
Police have arrested and charged a 33-year-old Ocean View man for a number of crimes police say occurred in December and this month in Ocean View.
Documents detail Orchidland confrontation, arrest
Court documents identify Puna patrol officers whose taxpayer-subsidized Toyota 4Runners were allegedly damaged Friday by a suspect attempting to flee from arrest as Terence Scanlan and Bryson Miyose.
Kona man accused of robbing tourist
Police say a 26-year-old Kona man wanted for the December robbery of a 25-year-old visitor from Colorado turned himself in to police on Jan. 10.
Ige proposes $100 tax refund as Hawaii recovers from pandemic
HONOLULU — Hawaii Gov. David Ige on Monday proposed refunding $100 to every taxpayer and dependent as the economy and tax receipts recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Bills aim to reduce number of abandoned vehicles
A Big Island lawmaker is spearheading a suite of bills aimed at reducing the amount of abandoned vehicles in Hawaii.
Pathways to productivity: Programs help people with special needs thrive after high school
Editor’s note: This is the second story in a two-part series about the challenges people with special needs have getting help in Hawaii County.
State briefs for January 25
Deer on Maui airport runway prompts more fencing
Council rejects contractor for Leeward Planning Commission
The County Council last week rejected its second nominee to the Leeward Planning Commission in six months, saying the candidate, Shane Vincent of Waimea, would bring too much of a developer perspective to the board.
Struggling to achieve: More support needed on the Big Island for special needs children and adults
Editor’s note: This is the first story in a two-part series about the challenges people with special needs have getting help in Hawaii County.
‘We’re all at peace with it’: 118-year-old Buddhist temple holds its final service in Papaaloa
The temple bell tolled for the last time Wednesday at the Papaaloa Hongwanji Mission.
Progress on Hilo skate park, but confusion over funding
Hawaii County has taken another step toward building a skate park in Hilo, but members of the skating community remain skeptical.