2 Kamehameha Schools Hawaii students distribute care packages
Kim urges evaluation of testing programs, fewer exemptions for travelers
One new COVID case reported Wednesday on Hawaii Island
One new case of COVID-19 was reported Wednesday on Hawaii Island, bringing the island’s total case count to 1,558.
State briefs for November 25
Mayor: Oahu prison virus numbers must remain in city’s count
Quiet hurricane season; Just 2 tropical cyclones developed this year in the Central Pacific
Police continue search for missing Honaunau man
Police are still looking for a Honaunau man who has been missing since last Wednesday.
Construction begins on homes in Laʻi ʻOpua
Jury trial set in virus order violation case
The spirit of giving: Ironman Foundation provides Thanksgiving bundles to 600 families
Hundreds of families will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal this year thanks to the Ironman Foundation.
Hawaii Island group distributes $7.5M in virus housing aid
HONOLULU (AP) — A group of Hawaii Island organizations has distributed $7.5 million in federal funds to help pay rent and mortgages for 1,322 households during the COVID-19 economic and health crisis, officials said.
Officials worried new virus restrictions will slow tourism
Gov. David Ige’s announcement last week imposing new restrictions for trans-Pacific travelers seeking to avoid quarantine needs to be amended, said several figures in the tourism industry Monday.
Heavy rain expected through week
A flash flood watch has been issued for most of the Big Island until Wednesday morning as the heavy rain over the past weekend is predicted to continue throughout the week.
DOH reports 10 new COVID-19 cases on Big Island
Hawaii Island had 10 new COVID-19 cases Monday, according to the state Department of Health.
David to lead County Council
Maile David will lead the County Council for the two-year term beginning next month, following an organizational meeting held shortly after the election.
Water power cost charge decrease proposed
Hawaii County water consumers will have the opportunity to speak out on a proposed decrease to the power cost charge.
Honolulu police halt virus units after alleged OT abuse
HONOLULU (AP) — The Honolulu Police Department said it would cancel special coronavirus enforcement units after allegations of overtime abuse from its officers.
Three from Big Island file lawsuits against Monsanto Co.
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.
Forest forum: Input sought on proposed Natural Area Reserve in South Kona
Community input on a proposal to add a 1,260-acre South Kona parcel to the Hawaii Natural Area Reserve system is being sought by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
‘Extremely intoxicated’ Brennan arrested again
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.
