Burian named acting police chief until Jan. 17
Assistant Police Chief Andrew Burian will serve as acting police chief from Friday until Tuesday, Jan. 17, when Benjamin Moszkowicz is sworn in as the new police chief.
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.
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.
Public outreach events set for code updates
Hawaii County’s Planning Department has announced another round of public outreach meetings relating to an update of zoning and subdivision codes.
Police arrest 17 for DUI
During the week of Dec. 19-25, Hawaii Island police arrested 17 motorists for driving under the influence.
UH: Vog hurts student test scores
Volcanic smog, or vog, 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.
Obituaries for December 29
Henry Goo Akona Jr., 86, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 16 at home. Born in Kailua-Kona, he was a custodian for the Department of Education, member of Hawaii Wood Turners Association and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Frances Akona of Kailua-Kona; sons, Henry Akona III of New York City and Andrew (Macie) Akona of Sacramento, Calif.; daughter, Leilani (Kaipo Tomita) Akona of Las Vegas; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
County offers ‘tree-cycling’ at multiple locations
The Solid Waste Division of the Department of Environmental Management is again offering “tree-cycling.”
Max’s wild ride: TCU QB Duggan goes from lost job to playoff
It has been a wild, four-year ride at TCU for quarterback Max Duggan.
Nix leads No. 15 Oregon to Holiday Bowl win vs. Tar Heels
SAN DIEGO — Bo Nix threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Chase Cota on fourth down with 19 seconds left and Camden Lewis’ PAT bounced off the left upright and went through to give No. 15 Oregon a wild 28-27 victory against North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl on Wednesday night at Petco Park.
Katie Ledecky earns AP female athlete of year for 2nd time
A change of scenery worked out just fine for Katie Ledecky.
Ex-MTV star Pauly Shore brings comedy act to Hilo
The Palace Theater in Hilo will host a “A Night of Comedy with Pauly Shore” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6.
Helm slated to perform at Kahilu on Jan. 20
Kahilu Theatre will present multi-Grammy nominee and Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning artist Raiatea Helm live on stage at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20.
Paul Pelosi attack: Suspect enters not-guilty plea
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man who allegedly broke into U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home and beat her 82-year-old husband in October pleaded not guilty Wednesday to six charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said.
Free January events scheduled at HVNP
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is hosting a number of events in January.
Caceres named Kona Officer of the Month
Detective Anson Caceres was recognized Dec. 7 by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee as Officer of the Month for December during an awards ceremony at Huggo’s on the Rocks in Kailua-Kona.
The Senate fails Afghans and US service members
Let’s get right to the point: If and when Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Chuck Grassley ever again try to prop up their bona fides as supporters of U.S. troops and our allies abroad, they should be laughed out of the room.
Public encouraged to participate in survey
The Hawaii County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is asking the public to participate in a survey.
Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue to snowball
DALLAS (AP) — Travelers who counted on Southwest Airlines to get them home suffered another wave of canceled flights Wednesday, and pressure grew on the federal government to help customers get reimbursed for unexpected expenses they incurred because of the airline’s meltdown.
Science Twitter needs a new home
I will miss science Twitter.
