John Burnett, Author at Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Three from Big Island file lawsuits against Monsanto Co.

Nov. 23, 2020

A Honolulu law firm has filed a trio of product liability civil lawsuits this month on behalf of three Big Island men against the chemical giant Monsanto Co. in Hilo Circuit Court.

‘Extremely intoxicated’ Brennan arrested again

Nov. 23, 2020

For the second time in less than four months, a former star quarterback at the University of Hawaii was taken into police custody after allegedly causing a drunken disturbance.

SHOPO sues Hawaii County over disclosure law

Nov. 22, 2020 • Updated 5:57 p.m.

The statewide police union is now suing all four counties in an effort to keep the names of officers fired or suspended for disciplinary reasons secret until all grievance avenues for the officers are exhausted.

Mountain View woman accused of multiple offenses

Nov. 21, 2020

A 31-year old Mountain View woman facing numerous drug and firearms charges after allegedly attempting to flee from police Nov. 11 in Fern Acres subdivision remains in custody at Hawaii Community Correctional Center, unable to post $144,000 bail.

Theft, forgery charges against Hilo attorney dropped

Nov. 21, 2020

Felony charges of first-degree theft and second-degree forgery against a Hilo attorney have been dropped.

Search continues for man missing off Mana Road

Nov. 20, 2020 • Updated 4:15 p.m.

Emergency responders and family members are searching again today for a 44-year-old Honaunau man who was last seen and heard from early Wednesday afternoon when his Jeep became disabled in the Keanakolu Area, about 16-18 miles up Mana Road, which runs up Maunakea from Waimea.

State tightens pre-arrival COVID-19 testing program for trans-Pacific travelers

Nov. 20, 2020

Starting Tuesday, two days before Thanksgiving, trans-Pacific arrivals in Hawaii must have a negative COVID-19 test result from a trusted testing partner prior to departure to avoid a mandatory 14-day quarantine.

Pahoa man remains hospitalized after violent carjacking in Hilo

Nov. 20, 2020

A 66-year-old Pahoa man remains in The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu with multiple pelvic fractures, a spinal fracture and a ruptured bladder after a brutal carjacking two weeks ago in the Panaewa area of Hilo.

Pre-travel testing program to soon extend to Canada, Ige tightens travel restrictions

Nov. 19, 2020 • Updated 1:50 p.m.

Gov. David Ige announced today that the pre-travel COVID-19 testing program will extend to visitors from Canada.

Recognizing the need; State addresses ‘digital divide’ in Hawaii Broadband Strategic Plan 2020

Nov. 19, 2020

The so-called “digital divide” driven home during this year’s COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, and the need for improved broadband internet connectivity for education, health and economic prosperity are the subjects of a report released Wednesday by the state.

State House committee discusses several COVID-related topics with DOE officials

Nov. 18, 2020 • Updated 7:25 p.m.

State Superintendent of Education Christina Kishimoto said that as public schools hope to move to full in-person instruction at some point during the second semester this school year, more than 90% of the students in grades K-12 statewide are receiving at least a portion of their classes virtually.

Statewide mask mandate set

Nov. 17, 2020 • Updated 6:08 p.m.

Gov. David Ige signed an emergency proclamation Monday to codify and clarify Hawaii’s statewide mask mandate.

Larry Kadooka, retired Tribune-Herald photographer, dies at 91

Nov. 09, 2020 • Updated 7:10 p.m.

For more than four decades, Larry Kadooka was the eye of Hawaii Island.

Rainy season begins with a dry October

Nov. 08, 2020

Although the long-term forecast is for a wetter-than-average rainy season for most of Hawaii, much of the Big Island, especially East Hawaii, had a drier-than-usual October.

Kim: ‘I need your help’

Nov. 08, 2020

Mayor Harry Kim told an online conference of island and state visitor industry leaders Friday that he fears what happens when the federal coronavirus funds expire next month and the potential impact on tourism.

Lawmakers updated on state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan

Nov. 06, 2020

The state Department of Health’s immunization chief told lawmakers Thursday that a statewide plan for COVID-19 vaccinations should be ready for public review early in December.

Request granted for mental exam of suspect in Halloween murder

Nov. 05, 2020

A woman who was in the apartment of Noelle Buffett when she was allegedly stabbed to death early Saturday afternoon said the suspect, 41-year-old Davi Franklin Alvarez Sr, and Alvarez’s girlfriend had been kicked out of the unit at Hilo Val Hala on Puueo Street by Buffet a few days earlier, according to court documents filed by police.

Bail reduced for Waimea man accused of credit card theft

Nov. 05, 2020

A judge on Wednesday reduced bail from $147,000 to $80,000 for a 44-year-old Waimea man accused of breaking into a vehicle Monday, stealing a wallet with bank cards and using them at several Waimea business establishments.

Ige: New law needed for mask enforcement

Nov. 03, 2020

Gov. David Ige on Monday said a new law is needed to help handle those who ignore the coronavirus-related emergency mask mandate in Hawaii by issuing a citation similar to tickets written for minor traffic infractions, which carry a fine but aren’t treated as a criminal offense.

San Buenaventura wins state Senate bid; incumbents fare well in House races

Nov. 03, 2020 • Updated 12:02 a.m.

Democrat Joy San Buenaventura won her bid Tuesday for the District 2 state Senate seat representing Puna and a portion of Ka‘u, although the first election results with news of her victory weren’t released until 11:25 p.m. because long lines caused lengthy delays at polling places, especially at Kapolei Hale on Oahu.

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