ACLU demands reform after Black girl arrested on Oahu
HONOLULU — Honolulu police officers and officials with Hawaii’s public school system discriminated against a disabled Black child by handcuffing, arresting and interrogating the 10-year-old girl for a “run-of-the-mill” dispute between children, the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii said.
Surfboards burn in blaze next to Waikiki hotel
HONOLULU — Surfboards stored next to a historic Waikiki hotel went up in flames Sunday for the second time in less than two years.
University of Hawaii system enrollment up 1st time in decade
HONOLULU — The number of students enrolled at the University of Hawaii’s 10 campuses increased this fall for the first time in a decade.
County submits Puna road restoration designs to FEMA
Preliminary designs for road restoration projects in Lower Puna have been submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for approval.
New maps could pit incumbents against each other: Shifting legislative district lines draw scrutiny
Imagine someone reupholstering your chair — while you’re still sitting in it.
Hawaii could strike it big in TV, film production after labor strife avoided
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 could be a record year for film and television production in Hawaii — especially now that a looming labor strike has been averted.
Flags at half-staff for fallen officers
At the direction of President Joe Biden, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the U.S. flag and Hawaii state flag be flown at half-staff at the state capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaii National Guard through midnight tonight. This action marks the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service being held in Washington, D.C. to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and their families.
Two injured in propane tank fire
The Hawaii Fire Department said a propane tank at a home in the Panaewa neighborhood of Hilo caught fire Thursday evening, sending two people to the hospital.
Police nab five in warrant sweep
A multi-agency warrant sweep consisting of officers from the Hawaii Police Department, state Sheriff’s Department and Department of Land and Natural Resources was conducted Wednesday in Puna.
HMC anti-body clinic mostly treats non-virus patients
Hilo Medical Center has treated dozens of people in its monoclonal antibody treatment clinic since it opened last month.
Enrollment increases at UH-Hilo
Enrollment at the University of Hawaii at Hilo is up this year compared to 2020, although it is still down from pre-pandemic numbers.
Above-average rainfall predicted for Hawaii’s wet season
For the second wet season in a row, Hawaii is in a La Nina weather cycle, and the National Weather Service is forecasting above-average rainfall for the season.
DOH reports 34 new COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County
The state Department of Health is reporting 34 new cases of COVID-19 in Hawaii County today and 487 active cases, with 12 persons hospitalized.
Planning underway for 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival, but uncertainty looms
“So far, we’re going ahead.”
Inmates to receive $50 incentive for COVID-19 vaccination
The Department of Public Safety has implemented a vaccine incentive program for inmates.
Additional hours at driver’s licensing office
Hawaii County has announced an extension of hours of operation at the Hilo and Kailua-Kona driver’s licensing offices to help process expired or expiring credentials.
Hawaii sells a record-high $1.88 billion in bonds
Gov. David Ige announced Thursday that the state has sold a record $1.88 billion in general obligation bonds.
Hawaii finally hits 70% fully vaccinated mark
Months after Gov. David Ige set it as a milestone for lifting COVID-19 restrictions, and weeks after he rescinded that decision, 70% of the state’s population has finally been fully vaccinated against the virus.
Honokaa man pleads in extreme domestic abuse case
County Prosecutor Kelden Waltjen said his office will seek the maximum 10-year prison term for a 27-year-old Honokaa man arrested for a series of domestic abuse incidents that took place between February and April.
Honolulu Marathon prep ongoing though future uncertain
HONOLULU — Organizers are planning for the Honolulu Marathon, even though it’s not clear government officials will allow it to be held in December.
