Creagan withdraws candidacy: Bondera selected as heir apparent in Democratic contest for House District 5
State Rep. Richard Creagan dropped out of the House District 5 race after hiring a handpicked, last-minute candidate to manage his legislative office in Honolulu.
Impact of COVID-19 on UH-Hilo applications ‘nominal’
Boys and Girls Club kicks off modified keiki summer program
The Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island started a free-to-participate modified summer enrichment program for community keiki on Monday.
Sentencing set in fatal 2018 crash
Sentencing is coming up for a Kona man who pleaded no contest earlier this year to first-degree negligent homicide stemming from a 2018 crash that killed a 41-year-old mother of two.
State briefs for June 6
Proposed affordable housing project draws opposition
Five new cases today, all on Oahu
The state Department of Health reports five new COVID-19 cases in Hawaii today, and added four older cases to the statewide case count, bringing the total to 664.
High enterococci levels prompt advisory for waters near Niumalu Beach
Health officials on Thursday issued a second high bacteria count advisory for waters in Kailua Bay.
Stabbing victim recounts domestic incident in Kailua-Kona home
The victim of an alleged domestic-related weekend stabbing recounted the incident during a preliminary hearing Tuesday in Kailua-Kona.
Teen missing since May 23
Police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating a missing 15-year-old girl.
Weddings, vow renewals at state beaches resume with ‘wiki permits’
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Thursday that, effective immediately, wiki permits, the online permitting system for limited commercial activities on state beaches such as weddings and vow renewals, is resuming service subject to the following COVID-19 “Act With Care” restrictions:
Council approves budget
Planning commission approves permit for contentious cell tower
Kim ‘not surprised’ by unemployment numbers
State briefs for June 5
Two new cases of COVID-19 reported today, one on Oahu, the other on Maui
The state Department of Health reports two new COVID-19 cases in Hawaii today, making the statewide case count 655 according to the state Department of Health.
High enterococci levels prompt advisory for waters near Kailua Pier
Health officials Wednesday afternoon issued a high bacteria count advisory for waters in Kailua Bay.
Judge denies release request for alleged shooter
A judge on Wednesday denied a 42-year-old Hilo man’s request to be released from custody under court supervision without monetary bail.
Hawaii lineman faces charges of violating virus quarantine
More stores reopen in Prince Kuhio Plaza
Although some stores might look closed from the outside, businesses continue to reopen at Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.
