More than 4,000 new COVID cases in last week
COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Hawaii, with more than 4,000 new cases reported in the last week.
Democrats should take a reform that’s there
A bipartisan group of senators reportedly is close to agreement on recommending reforms to a flawed, archaic law that former President Donald Trump abused in his attempt to overturn the 2020 election. The Electoral Count Act of 1887 gives the vice president a ceremonial role in approving state vote counts, but it is worded vaguely enough that Trump claimed, outrageously, that it provided Vice President Mike Pence authority to unilaterally throw out Joe Biden’s victory.
Even as COVID cases rise, mask mandates stay shelved
NEW YORK — An increase in COVID-19 infections around the U.S. has sent more cities into new high-risk categories that are supposed to trigger indoor mask wearing, but much of the country is stopping short of bringing back restrictions amid deep pandemic fatigue.
UHH softball: Waiakea alum Thomas sees ‘bittersweet’ end to career
Skylar Thomas always could hit the curveball, especially when life throws something unexpected her way.
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Obituaries for May 4
Bernadette Boehmer, 79, of Kailua-Kona died April 22 at home. Born in Chicago, she was a retired office manager for Kraftsman Auto Body and member of Kona Coast Kennel Club. Private service held. Survived by husband, John Florek of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Denise (Billy) Davis of Kailua-Kona; sister, Madeline (James) Borek of Illinois; a granddaughter. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Meow: Cat food shortage hits Hilo
Cat food is in short supply in many East Hawaii stores.
Preserving Kohala: BLNR approves subgrant of funding for trust to purchase Mahukona acreage
Hundreds of acres in North Kohala, rich in cultural sites and once slated for development, have been approved for purchase to be preserved and protected.
BOE meeting will present 3 superintendent finalists
Three final candidates for the Department of Education state superintendent position have been selected: Darrel Galera, Keith Hayashi and Caprice Young.
Minimum wage hike passes: Ige expected to sign measure boosting hourly rate to $18
Hawaii lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday that would hike the state’s minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2028, potentially the highest in the nation.
Council told property tax cuts unlikely
There will be no property tax credit for homeowners this year, and in fact, there’s very little chance property owners in any tax category will see their tax bills go down, following advice Tuesday from the county Corporation Counsel and Finance Department director.
May kicks off with choke rain in E. Hawaii
It was a wet weekend for Hawaii Island’s windward side — and a monsoonal Monday to start the week.
Permit request for satellite receiver project withdrawn
A Taiwanese research institute has withdrawn its request to use land in Wood Valley to build a satellite receiver array.
Bill targeting plastic microbeads passes
Products containing plastic microbeads would be banned in Hawaii under a bill passed by the state Legislature.
