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Report: COVID-19 booster vaccinations lag as negative impacts from virus widen
The report by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization is based on responses from 1,627 adult Hawaiʻi residents to a survey administered in partnership with the Pacific Alliance Against COVID-19 during fall 2022.
State of Hawai’i has a new poet laureate, succeeding Kealoha
Brandy Nālani McDougall has been selected as the next Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate, succeeding Kealoha
Jan. 15 deadline to apply for affordable federal healthcare insurance; help available
The nonprofit Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i encourages uninsured Hawai‘i residents who do not qualify for Medicaid to enroll in federal marketplace insurance — which is affordable for most people after government subsidies.
Two urologists perform innovative procedures at Kona Community Hospital
The Ali’i Health Center’s urology team is led by Dr. Jason Durbin and Dr. Jeffrey Palmgren.
Five people arrested after large brawl in downtown Hilo
Upon responding to the scene of the altercation in the area of the 100 block of Kino‘ole Street, police discovered more than 20 people in the parking lot of a residential building.
Working Group: Most contaminating Hawaiʻi cesspools should be converted by 2030
The Big Island has 5,119 cesspools that are ranked Priority Level 1, the most in the state.
Man reportedly jumps to his death off Pu‘u‘eo Bridge in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Police Department initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation in connection with the incident that took place the evening of Jan. 4.
Police: Puna woman charged following reported violent domestic dispute
Yasmine Michelle Lilia Butterfield of Kalapana was arrested and charged following a Dec. 31 incident that stemmed from an argument between Butterfield and her boyfriend regarding the recent death of their 5-month-old son.
High bacteria count notification issued at Kailua Pier; brown water advisory in effect for part of Kohala Coast
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is notifying the public that the waters at the two West Hawai‘i locations are being monitored for possible contamination.
Mountain View man faces drug, firearms charges
Daesyn Pacheco-Muragin of Mountain View was arrested Wednesday.
Driver who hits pedestrian in Puna dies following altercation with unknown person
The unknown pedestrian who was hit left the scene before Puna patrol officers arrived. He is believed to be a young local male with brown curly hair, wearing a white T-shirt and gold chain.
Big Island police renew request for help finding missing person Landon Fairbanks
Landon Fairbanks was last seen on Aug. 3, 2022 at noon in the area of the “Two-Step” Beach in Hōnaunau.
New Schatz-sponsored law funds education about Japanese American internment
The new law will create a $10 million federal grant program to promote education of Japanese American internment.
Construction to begin on 100,000-gallon water storage tank for homestead lots in Kaʻū
The project ultimately will connect Pastoral homestead lots awarded to native Hawaiians in the mid-1980s to Hawai’i County water service.
Hawaiʻi’s U.S. Representatives Ed Case, Jill Tokuda begin new terms in 118th Congress
On Tuesday when the 118th Congress convened, U.S. Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) began his fifth term and U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) began her rookie term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Do you want an agricultural career? This Big Island residential program might be for you
The HIP Agriculture residential program offers a holistic approach to farming in Hawai‘i, featuring immersive learning that takes cohort members from managing soil health all the way through harvesting food from the land.
UPDATE: Route 190 in North Kona open after several hour closure due to vehicle crash
Route 190 is closed between Route 200 (Daniel K. Inouye Highway) and the 15 mile marker for the next several hours due to a vehicle crash.
Hawai’i State House Committee on Finance to hold first informational briefings this week
The Hawai’i State House Committee on Finance will hold its first informational briefings of 2023, during which various state department representatives will provide updates and requests on their budget proposals.
Waimea couple charged with drug offenses, illegal fireworks violations
Police recovered nearly 1.9 grams of fentanyl mixture, 30 Suboxone pills having a street value of more than $2,200 and more than 25 pounds of illegal aerial fireworks.
