Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Big Island nearing 100K doses of COVID vaccine administered

Apr. 07, 2021

Nearly 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered on the Big Island, according to state data released Wednesday.

Big Isle briefs, April 7

Apr. 07, 2021

UHH’s Kott takes pod honor

Hawaii catcher Duarte out for remainder of season

Apr. 07, 2021

The University of Hawaii’s pitchers are in for an adjustment coach Mike Trapasso said, because they’ve lost a security blanket.

Digging her new NCAA D-III world, Hilo High alum Chun remains cool customer at Alfred

Apr. 07, 2021

Changes in latitude may well bring about changes in attitude, but not aptitude for Alfred University freshman Jamie Chun.

Okunami, ‘Voice of the Vikings,’ did ‘everything from the heart’

Apr. 07, 2021 • Updated 12:11 a.m.

Royden Okunami, known as the “Voice of the Vikings” as the public address announcer for basketball, baseball and football games for 38 years since 1979, died on Monday night. He was 86 years old.

Biden makes all adults eligible for a vaccine on April 19

Apr. 07, 2021

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said he’s bumping up his deadline by two weeks for states to make all adults in the U.S. eligible for coronavirus vaccines. But even as he expressed optimism about the pace of vaccinations, he warned Americans that the nation is not yet out of the woods when it comes to the pandemic.

Olayan impresses ‘Idol’ judges

Apr. 07, 2021

Former Big Island resident Liahona Olayan impressed “American Idol” judges after performing a solo and duet on Monday night’s show.

Committee postpones action on ouster of Leeward Planning Commission member

Apr. 07, 2021 • Updated 8:35 p.m.

Mark Van Pernis was called rude, crusty, insulting, confrontational and condescending, among other adjectives, during a grueling three-hour Tuesday evening session of a County Council panel that ended with a recommendation to not immediately remove him from the powerful Leeward Planning Commission.

County reopens covered play courts in Pahoa, Panaewa and Waimea

Apr. 07, 2021

The county Parks and Recreation Department on Tuesday announced the reopening of its open-air covered play courts in Pahoa, Panaewa and Waimea.

Plan calls for 6 low-income housing projects to begin this year

Apr. 07, 2021 • Updated 6:27 p.m.

The county will spend nearly $6 million in federal funds on six low-income housing projects this year, according to an action plan presented to a County Council committee.

Kurtistown man wanted on multiple sex assault charges in Pennsylvania

Apr. 07, 2021

A 23-year-old Kurtistown man appeared Tuesday in Hilo Circuit Court after being arrested Monday on an extradition complaint alleging he’s wanted in Pennsylvania on multiple counts of sexual assault.

Resolution for lava zone insurance study gets lukewarm support

Apr. 07, 2021 • Updated 6:05 p.m.

Hawaii County Council members were lukewarm Tuesday about a proposal to investigate ways to manage home insurance rates in Lava Zones 1 and 2.

Police arrest 29 for DUI

Apr. 07, 2021

During the week of March 29-April 4, Hawaii Island police arrested 29 motorists for DUI. Six of the drivers were involved traffic accidents; none were younger than 21.

Grand jury counsel sought

Apr. 07, 2021

The 3rd Circuit Court is seeking applications for independent grand jury counsel for Hilo and Kona. The compensation shall be as provided by law.

Your Views for April 7

Apr. 07, 2021

More choices needed

Making an impact: Kamehameha Schools, Kaunamano Farm donate a total of $10,000 to ‘Iolani Palace

Apr. 07, 2021 • Updated 3:38 p.m.

Kamehameha Schools and Kaunamano Farm donated a total of $10,000 to ‘Iolani Palace as part of a fundraiser in support of the ongoing operations of the historic landmark that has been severely impacted by the downturn of tourism as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.

State briefs for April 7

Apr. 07, 2021

Honolulu police fatally shoot 16-year-old during car chase

News briefs for April 7

Apr. 07, 2021

Police official: Chauvin trained to avoid neck pressure

Nearly half of new US virus infections are in just 5 states

Apr. 07, 2021

Nearly half of new coronavirus infections nationwide are in just five states — a situation that is putting pressure on the federal government to consider changing how it distributes vaccines by sending more doses to hot spots.

Study: Drought-breaking rains more rare, erratic in US West

Apr. 07, 2021

BILLINGS, Mont. — Rainstorms grew more erratic and droughts much longer throughout most of the U.S. West during the past half-century as climate change warmed the planet, according to a sweeping government study released Tuesday that concludes the situation is worsening.

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