The monovalent NovaVax COVID-19 booster is now available for residents 18 and older in Hawaii.
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Another COVID vaccine booster option available
The state Department of Health announced Wednesday the monovalent Novavax COVID-19 booster is now available for residents 18 and older in Hawaii.
Big Island native Arnold Martines tapped to lead Central Pacific Bank
Arnold Martines, a Big Island native, has been promoted to president and CEO of Central Pacific Bank, one of the largest banks in Hawaii.
Planning commission OKs zoning time extension bill
The Leeward Planning Commission on Thursday agreed with a bill requiring County Council authorization of time extensions to zoning ordinances, a measure that would replace the current practice of administrative time extensions approved by the Planning Department.
Police ordered to turn over records to slain Boy Scout’s family
The Hawaii Police Department has been ordered to turn over records of its investigation into the accidental fatal shooting of an 11-year-old Boy Scout on Aug. 28 to the parents of the slain boy.
New fire code on hold
A bill updating the county fire code was temporarily set aside Wednesday to allow officials time to figure out a way to make an important component of the code compatible with the county’s online EPIC building permit system.
Dry conditions likely to persist: Forecasters say Hawaii could be headed for third straight year of La Nina
Dry conditions across Hawaii could persist during the wet season as La Nina is expected to continue.
Water main break impacts water service in Puako
Customers along Puako Beach Drive will experience no or intermittent water service while Hawaii County Department of Water Supply crews work to repair two water main breaks. Repairs are underway and estimated to be completed within 6 to 8 hours.
Few residents turn out for Puna wastewater meeting
A scoping meeting last week at Keaau High School about the future of wastewater treatment services for Puna residents drew fewer audience members than government officials and consultants.
Meeting finds no quick fix for animal control concerns
No immediate solutions were forthcoming after a Tuesday discussion about the woes facing Hawaii County’s animal control operations.
Kawamoto pool victim an apparent suicide
Although the investigation into a body found Tuesday morning at Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo is officially a coroner’s inquest, it appears the man committed suicide.
United Airlines to end direct flights from Hilo to L.A.
United Airlines is set to end Hilo International Airport’s only direct route to the mainland.
Navy: On schedule to fix Pearl Harbor water main in 1 week
HONOLULU — The Navy said Tuesday it was still fixing an underground water pipe that ruptured last week and interrupted the supply of water to about 93,000 people at Pearl Harbor.
Panel pans tax cap for nonresidential properties
A bill expanding the limitations on property assessments to nonresidential properties with a 15% cap was panned Tuesday by the County Council Finance Committee.
FEMA to reimburse county $886K for Mana Road fire
Federal funding is headed to Hawaii County to help offset expenses incurred last summer battling the Big Island’s largest wildfire in history.
Changes loom for zoning and development laws
Hawaii County this week is kicking off a 19-month process to update zoning and subdivision codes with community engagement sessions in Kona and Hilo.
Ex-Honolulu planning official pleads guilty in bribery case
HONOLULU — A former Honolulu building plans examiner pleaded guilty Monday to all charges in an indictment accusing him of participating in a scheme to take bribes in exchange for expediting projects.
Shooting incident leads to attempted murder charge
A 39-year-old Keaau woman who was shot at by her ex-boyfriend late Friday afternoon while driving Hilo-bound on Highway 11 in Puna told police the suspect had been stalking her for almost a month.
Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple marks 125 years with bon dance, other festivities
Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple celebrated 125 years Saturday and Sunday with a bon dance, craft fair, Chigo parade, service and Affirmation Rites.
Motorcyclist killed in Hilo crash
Hawaii Island police are investigating a fatal traffic crash in Hilo that occurred on Sunday afternoon in the area of Kanoelehua Avenue and East Kawili Street.
South Kona crash claims life of man, 18
An 18-year-old man died following a single-vehicle collision on Sunday, 1.7 miles west, makai, on Napo‘opo‘o Road in Captain Cook.
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