Councilman criticized for social media post
A County Council member representing Puna received criticism on social media for a post appearing to downplay the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccinations.
More than 1,500 cases on Big Island over weekend
More than 1,500 new COVID-19 cases were reported on the Big Island within the past three days.
Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on track to be removed later this year
The Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday approved a land use application for the decommissioning of a Maunakea observatory.
8 projects ID’d for Puna: List includes waterlines, wells aimed at helping region recover from 2018 eruption
The few remaining homes in Kapoho might get their water restored after all.
No Pohoiki Boat Ramp until 2024 at the earliest
The Pohoiki Boat Ramp is now not expected to reopen until late 2024.
Schools get new COVID-19 guidance from DOH
Students will be permitted to return to school more quickly after being sick with COVID-19, according to the state Department of Health.
Nearly 300 new cases on Big Island today; test positivity rate at 20%
Nearly 300 new COVID cases were reported today on the Big Island.
New Island Naturals store still in works
A planned new flagship location for the Island Naturals grocery chain in Hilo is progressing slowly but surely.
Ige mulls change to Safe Travels: To be deemed ‘fully vaccinated,’ booster shot would be needed
Gov. David Ige said Monday he is considering changes to the state’s Safe Travels program to take into account users’ booster status.
More than 1,100 new cases on Big Island since Saturday
There have been 1,120 new COVID cases on the Big Island since Saturday.
Miscovich: State needs more COVID testing
Hawaii is dangerously underestimating the omicron variant, a health care executive said Friday.
Increased home sales expected to continue in 2022
After a strong year for Big Island real estate, agents expect 2022 will be almost as robust.
286 new cases on Big Island; more than 3,000 statewide
Almost 300 new COVID-19 cases were reported on the Big Island today, with more than 3,500 statewide.
Rezoning request for Hilo housing project advances
A proposed 90-unit affordable housing project in Hilo moved one step closer to reality Wednesday after a County Council committee approved a zoning change.
Most residents favor tourism: Big Island survey results presented to County Council committee
Most Big Island residents believe tourism is the most important pillar of the island’s economy, according to a 2021 survey.
More than 500 new cases reported on Big Island; nearly 5,000 statewide
The Big Island broke another record today after the Department of Health reported more than 500 new COVID cases on the island.
Kalanianaole project to be done ‘this calendar year’
A county Public Works official believes the long-delayed construction project on Kalanianaole Avenue finally will be finished this year.
$250 tax credit for homeowners? Council members mull proposal, vote to table it for now
The Hawaii County Council is considering granting homeowners a $250 property tax credit to alleviate the financial strain of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Another record-setting day for infections in Hawaii County
The state Department of Health on Monday once again reported a record-breaking number of new COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County.
Update on Kalanianaole Avenue closed to public
Although a Hawaii County Council committee will discuss the long-delayed reconstruction of Kalanianaole Avenue today, the public will not be privy to that discussion.
