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Honolulu to end vaccine proof mandate for eateries, gyms
HONOLULU — Honolulu will no longer require businesses including restaurants and fitness centers to verify employees and customers are fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test.
Public asked to sound off on tour flights over HVNP
The spokesman for a local citizens’ group that successfully sued to have the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Park Service brought into compliance with the Air Tour Management Act of 2000 expressed disappointment Monday that the agencies released a document seeking comments on possible air tour management plans for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Maui’s Haleakala National Park.
Navy tests detect elevated petroleum in Pearl Harbor home
HONOLULU — The U.S. Navy said it detected high levels of petroleum in the tap water of a home while preparing Pearl Harbor military housing for the return of families who evacuated when jet fuel poisoned their water.
Traffic signals or roundabout in Waikoloa? Study lays out pros and cons
Consultants hired by the county to evaluate the best alternative for the intersection of Waikoloa Road and Paniolo Avenue seem to be leaning toward a roundabout rather than traffic signals.
Candidate qualification begins today for most, not all, candidates
Candidates for most political offices can begin pulling nomination papers today, elections officials clarified after two state Supreme Court orders left some would-be candidates wondering.
Sexual abuse suits against former Big Island priest settled
The Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii has settled four civil lawsuits alleging a defrocked Big Island priest sexually molested teenage boys decades ago, according to court records.
Two virtual currency bills move forward
A pair of bills that would provide state regulatory support for “virtual currencies” successfully passed their final committee hearings in their respective chambers last week.
Roth lifts all county COVID restrictions
Mayor Mitch Roth Monday afternoon announced the end to all Hawaii County emergency rules related to COVID-19.
Big Islanders take part in Hawaii Freedom Convoy
Big Islanders jointed residents across the Aloha State on Saturday for the Hawaii Freedom Convoy held in support of Canadian truckers seeking freedom against COVID-19 mandates.
Work begins on HCCC expansion
Construction began last month on a long-planned and controversial new housing module at the Hilo jail.
Community comes together to give Harold H. Higashihara Park a facelift
Over 100 volunteers came together Saturday to give Harold H. Higashihara Park a facelift.
Residents react to closure of Waipio Valley road to outside traffic
Waipio Valley residents are grateful for a county emergency proclamation closing the Waipio Valley Access Road to nonlocal traffic.
Volcano Golf Course slated to reopen March 31
After nearly two years of closure, the Volcano Golf Course will reopen next month.
Green light for hula festival
With COVID-19 case counts on the decline, the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival will return to its customary schedule starting on Easter Sunday.
‘This is a win’: Pounds of fentanyl, meth off the streets; feds pick up criminal case
Over a kilogram of fentanyl and pounds of methamphetamine are off the streets of West Hawaii thanks to an investigation by the Hawaii Police Department Area II vice unit working in concert with federal officials.
Testimony mostly positive as retirement bill passes committees
A bill that would help state residents plan for their retirements has passed its committees in the State Senate with broad support.
High surf warning in effect
A high surf warning remains in effect through 6 p.m. Saturday for west-facing shores of the Big Island, according to the National Weather Service.
Police nabbed 37 for DUI last week
Big Island police arrested 37 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Feb. 14 and Sunday. Six of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash; four were younger than age 21.
San Diego man victim of apparent drowning in waters off Kona
Big Island police are investigating a possible drowning in Kona.