Hawaii Island residents could see electric bills jump by 20% following U.S. ban on Russian oil imports.
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Dog law headed for reform: Moving testimony about attacks fuels unanimous vote
Tearful testimony spurred broad support Tuesday for a bill to overhaul the county’s laws relating to dog attacks.
Electric bills may bring jolt: Big Islanders could see charge increase of 20%
In addition to increasing pain at the pump as gas prices rise, Big Islanders could see electric bills increase substantially in the coming months following an outright ban on the U.S. import of Russian oil, natural gas and coal amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Cardiac care expands in Hilo: HMC opens second catheterization laboratory
After three years of planning and construction, Hilo Medical Center has opened its second catheterization laboratory.
Ige: Mask mandate to end, but governor says he’ll bring it back if COVID cases surge
Gov. David Ige’s last COVID-19 restriction for the state will end March 25.
Dry wet season increases risk of fires: Lack of rain this year put much of the state in ‘moderate to severe drought’
The prolonged dry spell during what is usually the rainiest time of year continued to plague Hawaii Island in February.
Meadow Gold receives final environmental approval for expansion
A planned expansion of Meadow Gold Dairies’ Hilo processing plant has cleared a significant hurdle.
Police seek leads on missing teens
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two teens reported as runaways in separate incidents.
Police seek leads on two missing men
Police are seeking leads from the public to find two men reported missing.
Agency: Helicopter nose-dived before crash killed 4
HONOLULU — The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that a helicopter that crashed in Hawaii last month and killed all four people on board nose-dived from 200 feet above ground after it unexpectedly stopped while making a shallow left turn.
Police arrest 29 for DUI
During the week of Feb. 28-March 6, Hawaii Island police arrested 29 motorists for DUI. Nine of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One was younger than 21.
Police: Daniel K. Inouye Highway closed near Hilo due to accident
A vehicle crash near the 6-mile marker of Daniel K. Inouye Highway in Hilo has closed the highway and will require a detour of traffic for the next four hours, according to a 5:22 p.m. advisory from the Hawaii Police Department.
State mask mandate to end March 25
The state’s indoor mask mandate will end on March 25, Gov. David Ige announced today.
Roth issues statement following ban on oil from Russia
Mayor Mitch Roth issued a statement this morning urging Hawaii Island residents to be mindful of fuel and energy consumption following President Biden’s decision to ban oil imports from Russia due to the Ukrainian invasion.
Outdoor masks to be optional at state Department of Education schools
Masks will no longer be required outside at state Department of Education schools and offices.
Police: 3 missing teens found
Police report that three East Hawaii teens previously reported as runaways have been found in good health.
Reapportionment Commission preps to defend against lawsuit
The state Reapportionment Commission on Monday created a special committee to help the attorney general defend it from a lawsuit filed by a citizen coalition challenging maps featuring new political boundaries for the state Legislature and U.S. House.
Airline CEO predicts uptick in international travel this summer
An airline CEO believes international travel to Hawaii should be “more normal” by this summer.
Bill could pay $100,000 to some on DHHL wait list
Companion bills that would appropriate $600 million of general revenues to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to help Native Hawaiian beneficiaries acquire homes passed unanimously Thursday in the Legislature’s money committees.
Pentagon to shut down Red Hill
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department will permanently shut down the Navy’s massive fuel tank facility in Hawaii that leaked petroleum into Pearl Harbor’s tap water, and will remove all the fuel, the Pentagon said Monday.
Documents detail domestic assault in Hilo hotel
An argument early Friday evening at the bar of the Grand Naniloa Hotel escalated into a hotel room incident in which a man allegedly pistol-whipped a woman, forcefully shoved the gun’s barrel into her mouth and threatened to kill her, according to court documents filed by police.