Pedestrian critically injured in a hit-and-run collision
Police are investigating a hit-and-run traffic collision this morning in Hilo that injured a 64-year-old woman.
COVID cases continue to rise, more than 5,700 statewide last week
More than 5,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Hawaii over the last week, rising by more than 1,000 from the previous week.
Government growth puts liberty at risk
Two years ago, as the pandemic descended, I think most of us were startled by how much power it turned out governors and administrators had to rule our lives.
Yamashita’s 14th place finish best in BIIF for state golf
Most of the BIIF golfers shot worse during the final round at the state golf championship on Tuesday at Kaanapali on Maui.
Helen Shirota-Benevides presented with BSA Legacy Leaders Award
Helen Shirota-Benevides of Papaikou was presented Aloha Council Boy Scouts of America’s prestigious Legacy Leaders Award for her many years of service and contributions of time, talents and treasure to advance Scouting in Hawaii. This award was presented to her on March 12 at a luncheon held at the Hilo Yacht Club.
Dr. Jaggar returns to HVNP
After a 2 year hiatus, Kilauea Drama &Entertainment Network is pleased to announce that the living history program “A Walk into the Past” with Dr. Jaggar is returning to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Kauai helicopter crash that killed 7 was ‘100% preventable’
HONOLULU — Federal investigators blamed a deadly 2019 helicopter crash in Hawaii on the pilot’s decision to keep flying into worsening weather, and in a report Tuesday they accused regulators of lax oversight of air tours that are popular among tourists to the islands.
Your Views for May 11
‘Stop being lazy’
Man falls asleep in car, gets busted for meth
A report of a sedan parked in a Puna roadway blocking traffic with the driver asleep at the wheel led to a felony narcotics bust, according to court documents filed by police.
NELHA to build new innovation center, visitor’s center to open by 2025
NELHA has announced plans to build new innovation center, which will expand the research campus located in North Kona.
Obituaries for May 11
Delbert Eugene Cannon Jr., 85, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 27, 2021, at home. Born in Parson, Kan., he was a professional surfboard maker, owner of DC Del Cannon Surfboards and a charter boat captain. Services at a later date. Survived by daughters, Shawn (Kyle) Cannon Medeiros of Hookena and Jennifer (Robin) Villanueva of San Diego; son, Andrew (Jill) Cannon of Haleiwa, Oahu; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
A ‘poor tool’ for justice? Bail reform measure heads to Gov. Ige for consideration
A bill passed last week by state Legislature would eliminate the use of monetary bail and require defendants to be released on their own recognizance for certain nonviolent offenses.
Supreme Court explains reapportionment decision: Majority and dissenters release long-awaited opinions
Hawaii Supreme Court justices have released their opinions on why they voted as they did in a divided ruling that dismissed a challenge to how the state Reapportionment Commission determined boundary lines for state legislative districts.
Lawmakers request audit of driver’s ed program: Goal is to reduce backlog of students awaiting instruction
Driver’s education programs in public schools could improve next year following a resolution passed by the state Legislature.
