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Smoother travels ahead: Resurfacing planned for Hina Lani Street; work starts Jan. 18
It’ll be a smoother ride on Hina Lani Street this year with over half of the mauka-makai connector road slated for resurfacing.
Maui police officer shoots, kills man holding weapon
KAHULUI, Maui — A Maui officer shot and killed a man who advanced toward him with an unspecified weapon, police said.
Hold on to those balloons! Raft of new laws kick in Sunday
As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “morality cannot be legislated, but behavior can be regulated,” and the state Legislature is attempting to do just that with a bevy of new laws focused on ethics and other issues.
2022: A Year in Review
As the Big Island welcomes in 2023 with hopes for prosperity and success, West Hawaii Today is taking a moment to look back on the big events of 2022. Here are the Top 10 news stories as voted by the newsroom.
COVID in 2022: Vaccines, at-home tests help lower infections
Fifty-six Big Island residents died in 2022 from COVID-19, according to state Department of Health data.
Ringing in the New Year: Ahi demand higher in East Hawaii, prices steady
It is a long-held tradition in Hawaii to welcome in the New Year and ensure prosperity by consuming red fish, especially ahi sashimi.
Hilo’s MEGA Lab lets public interact with scientists, research projects
A new group of scientists are operating a lab near Hilo Bayfront, favoring surf boards over microscopes when it comes to conducting groundbreaking research.
Nice weather forecast for holiday weekend
Most of the Big Island should be looking at perfect or near-perfect weather for fireworks, backyard barbecues and beach outings over the New Year’s holiday weekend.
Burian named acting chief — for less than three weeks
The Hawaii County Police Commission on Thursday unanimously selected Assistant Police Chief Andrew Burian to be the Big Island’s acting chief of police until Honolulu police Maj. Benjamin Moszkowicz is sworn in Jan. 17 as the department’s chief.
Be mindful: Fireworks celebrations can impact veterans and pets
New Year’s Eve can be a stressful time for veterans suffering from PTSD and pets who are sensitive to loud noises as fireworks blanket neighborhoods with a barrage of bangs.
Vog, air pollution predicted to hurt student test scores, especially on Big Island
Vog, or volcanic smog, along with air pollution can hurt Hawaii student test scores, according to a new study from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the UH Economic Research Organization and University College London.
Change of Heart pilot program ends after just $300 diverted from panhandlers
A Hawaii County pilot program to divert spare change from panhandlers to nonprofits is coming to an end.
County receives $2M state homelessness grant
Hawaii County has been awarded a $2 million grant from the state Ohana Zone funds to further homelessness relief programs on the island.
Governor extends emergency proclamation after Hawaii Life Flight incident
Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday extended the emergency proclamation in response to the Hawaii Life Flight incident.
Seventeen nabbed for DUI
Hawaii Police Department officers arrested 17 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Dec. 19 and Sunday. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes and four were younger than age 21.
Waipio Valley Access Road remains closed
Waipio Valley Access Road remains closed to the general public as the Department of Public Works continues clean-up efforts due to the kona low weather system that impacted Hawaii Island last week.
Hayashi: COVID impact to linger
It could take three to five years for students to fully recover behaviorally and academically from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to state Department of Education Superintendent Keith Hayashi.
Keaau man accused of multiple vehicle thefts
A 24-year-old Keaau man faces numerous charges in connection with an alleged monthlong crime spree.
Officials urge safety as fireworks sales take off ahead of New Year’s festivities
It’s that time of year when blowing off fireworks will light the Big Island skies Saturday night, although not everyone is excited about the long-held tradition.
Police locate Ocean View man wanted since July 2021
Hawaii Island police have located 42-year-old Ronald Patrick Keahonui Kahihikolo, of Ocean View, who has been wanted since July 2021 for three outstanding arrest warrants, as well as for questioning in several other criminal investigations.
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