Council rejects Leeward Planning Commission nominee
Too early to tell how J&J snag will impact vaccinations in Hawaii
Resolution for lava zone insurance study gets lukewarm support
Plan calls for 6 low-income housing projects to begin this year
County reopens covered play courts in Pahoa, Panaewa and Waimea
Committee postpones action on ouster of Leeward Planning Commission member
Ige: Changes to Safe Travels contingent on vaccination rates
Vaccinating the masses: Majority who signed up for shots at HMC clinic ‘were a lot younger’
No big changes recommended in 10-year solid waste master plan
Auditor candidates narrowed to two: County has been without an auditor five months
A County Council subcommittee searching for a county auditor has narrowed the list to two mainland candidates.
Vaccinating the homeless: Clinics in Hilo, Kona slated for April 14
HOPE Services Hawaii will work with West Hawaii Community Health Center and Bay Clinic to help vaccinate the Big Island’s homeless population.
Airport hotel bond bill still alive: Measure would provide up to $50M in revenue bond funding
A bill to issue up to $50 million in revenue bonds for a planned hotel at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole continues to make it through the Legislature for a final hearing.
Councilman calls for county to curb climbing coverage costs
A resolution before a County Council committee next week seeks to control rising home insurance prices in Puna.
Banyan Drive revitalization bill fails to move in Legislature
Another attempt in the state Legislature to revitalize Banyan Drive and the surrounding area appears to have failed yet again.
Siblings with Big Island ties compete on ‘American Idol’
After discovering their love of music while living off the land on the Big Island, two siblings are showcasing their talent on “American Idol” this season.
PUC seeks updated EIS from Puna Geothermal Venture
The state Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday suspended a docket seeking an amended power purchase agreement between Hawaiian Electric and Puna Geothermal Venture, pending the completion of a supplemental environmental review.
Biden’s ‘jobs Cabinet’ to sell infrastructure as GOP resists
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is setting about convincing America it needs his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan, deputizing a five-member “jobs Cabinet” to help in the effort. But the enormity of his task is clear after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s vowed to oppose the plan “every step of the way.”
Many still hesitate to get vaccine, but reluctance is easing
So few people came for COVID-19 vaccinations in one county in North Carolina that hospitals there now allow anyone 16 or older to get a shot, regardless of where they live. Get a shot, get a free doughnut, the governor said.
AP-NORC poll: Majority in US back easier voter registration
WASHINGTON — Democrats’ proposals to overhaul voting in the U.S. won solid — although not overwhelming — support from Americans in a new survey measuring the popularity of major pieces of the sweeping legislation in Congress.
Fully vaccinated people can travel safely again, CDC says
NEW YORK — Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can safely enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday.
