‘They leave here more prepared’: U.S. Army holds artillery, aerial training at PTA
Roughly 2,000 troops from the 25th Infantry Division came to Pohakuloa Training Area earlier this month to train with drones, snipers, mortars, helicopters and other live-fire artillery.
Roth’s first veto: Mayor rejects housing measure
Mayor Mitch Roth has exercised the first veto of his term by rejecting a bill its sponsors say expands the number of eligible programs that could be implemented with county housing funds.
Nondomestic TRO requests up 67% since 2015, while domestic abuse orders down 25%
CORRECTION: Lt. Robert Pauole’s assignment within the Hawaii Police Department was misidentified in a previous version of this story. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error.
Companies weigh in on proposed SEC climate disclosure rule
WASHINGTON — The Securities and Exchange Commission moved closer Friday to a final rule that would dramatically alter what public companies tell shareholders about climate change — both the risks it poses to their operations and their own contributions to the problem.
Former Honolulu prosecutor indicted on bribery allegations
HONOLULU — A U.S. grand jury has indicted Honolulu’s former top prosecutor and four others, alleging that employees of an engineering and architectural firm bribed Keith Kaneshiro with campaign donations in exchange for Kaneshiro’s prosecution of a former company employee.
Trump lashes out at Jan. 6 committee as he teases 2024 run
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Making his first public appearance since the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection began its hearings laying bare his desperate attempts to subvert democracy and remain in power, former President Donald Trump on Friday lashed out at the committee as he continued to tease his plans for a third presidential run.
FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers
U.S. regulators on Friday authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers, paving the way for vaccinations to begin next week.
CDC: County a high-level community for COVID-19
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday moved Hawaii County from the “Medium” to “High” COVID-19 community level.
Portuguese center one step closer to fruition
Today marks an important milestone for the organizers of the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural and Educational Center — they will be inking signatures on a construction contract for the long-envisioned facility at the corner of Komohana and Ponahawai streets in Hilo.
Ige signs three bills benefiting LGBTQ+ community
A trio of LGBTQ-related bills became law Thursday in an effort to shore up discrimination protections for sexual and gender minorities.
Increased homeowner exemption clears committee
A bigger break in taxes for homeowners and kupuna is all but assured next year, following a unanimous committee vote Tuesday on a bill and assurances from the administration that it supports the measure.
Marine ecologist warns deep-sea mining will hurt fishing
A marine ecology researcher told a panel sponsored by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council on Wednesday that deep-sea mining will have a negative impact on Pacific fisheries, including in waters near the Big Island.
Final death knell for tax relief this year: Council kills property tax cuts
The public said it wanted it, the administration said the county could afford it, but there will be no property tax relief this year, after the County Council on Wednesday couldn’t agree on either of two competing proposals.
Bill to ban most sunscreens passes
All but two kinds of sunscreen will be banned on the Big Island under a bill passed Wednesday by the County Council.
Group: Orchid Isle needs more visible orchids
Members of the Hilo Orchid Society are working to help Hawaii Island live up to its nickname as the Orchid Isle.
Rodenhurst leaves county government: ‘The mayor and I decided to part ways’
Public Works Director Ikaika Rodenhurst on Monday became the first top director in Mayor Mitch Roth’s Cabinet to leave county government.
County defends road closure: Judge questions mayor’s ‘declaration of imminent danger’
A county attorney told a judge Tuesday that “it’s not the court’s place and it’s not the plaintiffs’ place” to decide whether Mayor Mitch Roth exercised his emergency powers in a lawful manner when he closed Waipi‘o Valley Road to all but residents, tenant farmers and emergency responders.
Emergency repairs to Kolekole Bridge should be complete in July
Kolekole Bridge needs one more month before its weight limit will return to 40 tons.
Ige: Get vaccinated and boosted while shots are still free
Gov. David Ige is urging those who haven’t been vaccinated and/or boosted for COVID -19 to do it now, while federally funded supplies of COVID vaccinations and treatments are available at no charge to consumers.
Bolton case back before Leeward Planning Commission: Thursday hearing to determine condo owners’ standing
A 2016 permit controversy over a North Kona rock-crushing operation is coming back to the Leeward Planning Commission on Thursday, remanded there by the Hawaii Supreme Court in a December ruling.