Police arrest 17 for DUI
During the week of March 28-April 3, Hawaii Island police arrested 17 motorists for DUI. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were younger than 21.
Artists’ favorite pieces featured this month at Wailoa center
The 2022 MANA Invitational Art Show features local artists and their favorite pieces at the Wailoa Art Center throughout the month of April.
BIIF golf: 18th-hole heroics earn Waiakea’s Park, Otani medalist honors
KAILUA-KONA – In the end, it all came down to the final hole at Kona Country Club.
Inflation is not a Biden taking point
Nearly 60% of Americans say they worry a great deal about inflation, according to a new Gallup poll. Apparently, Joe Biden isn’t one of them.
Ruling sides with female athletes at Oahu school
HONOLULU — A U.S. appeals court ruling said a judge was wrong to deny class-action status to Hawaii female high school athletes suing over gender discrimination.
Civilian deaths in Ukraine may bring Russia more sanctions
BUCHA, Ukraine — Police and other investigators walked the silent streets of ruined towns around Ukraine’s capital, documenting widespread killings of unarmed civilians and other alleged war crimes by Russian forces that could draw tougher Western sanctions as soon as Wednesday.
Class of 2022 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled
HONOLULU — Public high school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of 2022. A list of dates and locations is available here: bit.ly/HIDOE2022graduations.
Hawaiian Electric to continue discounted rate for those with special medical issues
Hawaiian Electric has established a permanent program that offers a discounted rate to customers with special medical needs, including those dependent on life-support equipment at home. The rate is available to 2,000 residential customers.
Decision on Maunakea bill Friday
Decision-making on a bill to reorganize management of Maunakea has been postponed until Friday.
In-person Revitalize Puna meeting set for Monday
Hawaii County’s Disaster Recovery Division and County Council District 4 will host its quarterly Revitalize Puna community activation on Monday.
Public invited to comment on changes to lava buyout program
Members of the public can offer comments on proposed changes to the county’s Voluntary Housing Buyout Program until May 3.
Minimum wage bill heads to full Senate for final vote
The state Senate Committee on Ways and Means on Tuesday passed a bill that would raise the minimum wage to $18.
BIIF tennis: Brilhante cousins help Waiakea buzz by Hilo
The momentum keeps rolling for Waiakea’s Jade and Paul Brilhante, the first cousins who remained unbeaten in the BIIF tennis as well as the boys and girls teams.
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Obituaries for April 6
Arley Kaheana Alani Sr., 63, of Hookena died March 24. Born in Kealakekua, he was a self-employed landscaper, coffee farmer, fisherman, marine merchant for OTEC, houseman for the former Kona Surf Resort and veteran of the Hawaii Army National Guard. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Mary Alani; children, Alicia (Christian) Hosino, Kawailani Alani, Arley (Lea) Alani Jr. and Kelii Alani of Hookena; brothers, Louis Alani Jr. and Wyatt (Nancy) Alani Sr. of Hookena; hanai brother, Bruno Lenta of California; sisters, Kathleen (Brad) Pai of Kahauko, Yolanda Alani of Kealakekua and Donna Lee Krems of Maui; seven grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins; aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
New trial date set for ex-cop in missing drug evidence case
It will be another 19 months before a former Hawaii Police Department officer will stand trial on charges stemming from a May 2019 indictment for allegedly stealing cocaine in 2014 from a police evidence locker in Hilo.
Gas tax cut panned, but public hearing set despite negative vote
The County Council is likely to stomp on the brakes on a resolution cutting the county gas tax 10 cents a gallon to help alleviate drivers’ pain at the pump.
Bill takes aim at feral chickens: Measure would create pilot program to develop ways to mitigate population
A bill that would create a program to reduce the state’s feral chicken population is on the verge of passing the Legislature.
