Man charged for alleged assault aboard Hawaiian Airlines flight
Federal authorities have charged a 32-year-old man who allegedly assaulted a flight attendant Thursday morning on a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu to Hilo.
Supreme Court affirms, but further limits, subpoena of KAHEA bank records
A Hawaii Supreme Court ruling on a subpoena by the attorney general to access bank records of a nonprofit organization opposed to the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope has both parties claiming victory.
DOH: 403 new COVID-19 cases statewide, 68 on Big Island
The state Department of Health today reported 403 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Hawaii, including 68 new infections on the Big Island.
Neighbors: Suspicious activity at house destroyed by fire
Neighbors of a Hawaiian Beaches home destroyed Wednesday evening in what authorities think might be an intentionally set fire said there had been suspicious activity at the house prior to the blaze.
Water reservoir project moves forward: Final EA released for 10 million gallon tank in Kohala
Hawaii County is moving forward with plans to construct a 10 million gallon water reservoir to serve coastal areas of South Kohala.
New Keauhou Post Office operators announced
The U.S. Postal Service recently confirmed it has awarded a temporary contract to a vendor to operate the Keauhou Post Office at Keauhou Shopping Center.
Hawaiian Air crew member ‘shaken up’ by alleged attack
A Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant was “understandably shaken up” but is doing well following an alleged assault by a passenger Thursday aboard a plane bound for the Big Island, President and CEO Peter Ingram said in a memo to employees.
Free mediation sessions aim to curb evictions
Landlord and tenant participation in a free mediation program is ramping up as more landlords become eligible to begin eviction proceedings.
Collaboration allows students to use Hele-On pass to get to school
Hawaii County has formed a partnership with the state Department of Education to help alleviate student transportation issues on Hawaii Island caused by a shortage of school bus drivers and routes.
Guam appeals ruling striking down abortion restriction
HONOLULU — Guam’s government is appealing a judge’s ruling that removed a barrier to women in the U.S. territory accessing telemedicine abortions.
South Korea, US repatriate war casualties 70 years later
HONOLULU (AP) — South Korean President Moon Jae-in visited Hawaii this week as the remains of 68 Korean and six presumed U.S. service members were repatriated during a ceremony at Pearl Harbor.
Ironman competition to be held in Utah instead of Kailua-Kona
The Ironman World Championship will be held outside of Hawaii for the first time in its 40-plus history, race officials announced today.
Flight attendant on Hilo-bound Hawaiian Airlines jet attacked by passenger
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaiian Airlines said Thursday a passenger assaulted one of its flight attendants in an unprovoked attack during a flight.
DOH: 445 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide, 81 on Big Island
The state Department of Health today reported 445 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Hawaii, including 81 new infections on the Big Island.
Olson Trust lawsuit alleges Tower Development execs violated noncompete agreement
The Edmund C. Olson Trust has filed a lawsuit against two corporate officers of Tower Development Inc. for pursuing redevelopment projects on Banyan Drive.
Legal challenge could cast shadow over land board meeting
A lawsuit demanding that two proposed redevelopment projects on Banyan Drive be halted could disrupt a Friday meeting of the Board of Land and Natural Resources.
Ige releases $55M in CIP funds for Big Island projects
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Public defender tells state high court prison situation ‘dire’
Deputy Public Defender Jon Ikenaga told the state Supreme Court on Wednesday the current COVID-19 situation in Hawaii’s jails and prisons is “significantly more dire” than in August 2020 when the court issued an order to decrease populations in correctional facilities in an attempt to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.
HTA: Progress on 2021 sustainable tourism goals
A tourism management plan for Hawaii Island is gradually being implemented, with the Hawaii Tourism Authority reporting steady progress on goals for 2021.
Officer honored for saving women being held captive
Hawaii Police Department Sgt. Thomas Chung-Ming has been honored for actions that, according to a police statement, “very likely saved the life of a woman who was in imminent danger.”
