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First Hearing on Bill to Raise Minimum Wage Set for Monday
The Senate Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts, led by Oʻahu Sen. Brian Taniguchi, is set to hold a legislative hearing on a bill that would raise the minimum wage to $18.00 by 2026.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Jan. 21, 2022
Hawaiʻi police releases its weekly outstanding warrants list.
Veteran Detective Recognized for Efforts in Leading Prostitution Sting
Hawaiʻi County Council recognized Hawai‘i Police Department Area I Vice Detective Jesse Kerr for his efforts in organizing a prostitution sting that led to the arrests of several men and one woman in November 2021.
4,473 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 4,473 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 195,151.
Utility Poles Down on Aliʻi Drive Causes Power Outage
Aliʻi Drive, fronting the Royal Kona Resort is closed to traffic due to a utility pole that fell on the roadway.
Temporary Closures Scheduled at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Next Week
Helicopter operations are scheduled next week and will close areas at the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park for the removal of invasive and non-native vegetation.
Volcano Watch: Deciphering Explosive Behavior at Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa is known for its effusive eruptions that produce spectacular lava flows. However, some of the volcanic products found on Mauna Loa are pyroclastic or explosive in character.
UH Regents Approve New Maunakea Master Plan
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents during its meeting Thursday adopted the new Master Plan for UH-managed lands on Maunakea.
Kaʻū Residents Hit Snag in Attempts to Order Free At-Home COVID Tests Through USPS
The federal government’s rollout to send four free at-home COVID-19 tests to homes across the nation is hitting a snag on the Big Island as residents in Ocean View are running into error messages in their attempts to sign up to receive the kits.
Police: 2 Missing Girls Located in Hilo
Big Island police said that a 12-year-old child who was previously reported as missing has been located.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Approve Disaster Declaration Request for Kona Low Damages
Hawai‘i’s congressional delegation in Washington is urging President Joe Biden to approve a request from Gov. David Ige for a presidential disaster declaration in connection with the Kona low storm that ransacked portions of the state in December.
Request to Change Land Use Classification for Site of Proposed Affordable Housing Project Moves Forward
The Hawai’i County Council on Wednesday approved the first reading of a land-use amendment request so an affordable housing project in Hilo can move forward.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding 2 Runaway Teens
Authorities seek the public’s help locating two East Hawai‘i teenagers.
5,911 New COVID Cases, 9 Deaths Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 5,911 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 190,678. Nine new fatalities were reported.
Nearly 2,000 Trees Planted on Big Island as Part of ReTree Hawai‘i Project
More than 1,800 trees were planted on the Big Island in November thanks to a project by Lā Ho‘oulu Paemoku/ReTree Hawai‘i.
Inmate at HCCC Tests Positive for COVID
An inmate at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center has tested positive for COVID, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
Lawmakers Hope to Increase Minimum Hourly Wage During 2022 Legislative Session
The 2022 Legislative Session kicked off Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Lane Closures Planned During Portion of Kalanianaʻole Avenue Reconstruction Project
The state Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that lane closures are planned as part of the continuing Kalanianaʻole Avenue reconstruction project in Hilo
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding 12-Year-Old Girl
Authorities seek help locating a missing 12-year-old girl.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding 2 Missing Puna Brothers
Authorities seek the public’s help locating two Puna brothers reported missing by a family member.
