Feedback sought on new Maunakea Master Plan
The University of Hawaii is encouraging public input about a new version of its Maunakea Master Plan that would replace the current 20-year-old version.
Mayor, police and fire chiefs talk employee vaccinations
A decision by the City and County of Honolulu to fire a 24-year police officer for refusing to be vaccinated could have implications on Hawaii Island.
Kim, Big Islanders remember 9/11
Hawaii Island is almost 5,000 air miles from New York City, but when four commercial aircraft hijacked by terrorists crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field on Sept. 11, 2001, shock waves resounded across the world, including here.
106 new coronavirus cases reported Saturday on Big Island
The Department of Health reported 106 new cases on Hawaii Island Saturday, bringing the island’s cumulative total to 8,788.
Vuls get second shot at Saint Martin’s after 1-1 start
A season-opening loss had to sting, but not for too long.
Since attack, Americans less positive about civil liberties
Ten years after the 9/11 attacks, Americans were reasonably positive about the state of their rights and liberties. Today, after 20 years, not as much.
From 9/11’s ashes, new world took shape – it did not last
In the ghastly rubble of ground zero’s fallen towers 20 years ago, Hour Zero arrived, a chance to start anew.
Settlement sets panel for Hawaii prisons
HONOLULU — A U.S. judge has given preliminary approval to a settlement in a lawsuit by Hawaii inmates who allege state officials mishandled the pandemic and failed to protect them from COVID-19 outbreaks in prisons and jails.
Tropical Gardening: Edible landscapes to reduce food bills
Looking for a way to save on food bills? Then plant vegetables. For many backyard vegetable gardeners on the mainland, spring means the beginning of their gardening efforts. However, this is Hawaii so we can plant our vegetables anytime depending upon the microclimate. There are many vegetable gardening activities for the entire year.
Mayor wants to publicize visitors who opt out of COVID vaccinations, tests
Mayor Mitch Roth wants to create a public list of individuals who opt to forgo a COVID-19 test or vaccination before arriving on the island.
Police seek suspect in alleged armed confrontation
Police are seeking a 45-year-old man they described as armed and dangerous who is alleged to have fired a shot from a pistol during a dispute Thursday with a neighbor in Ainaloa subdivision.
DOH: 747 new COVID-19 cases statewide, 140 on Big Island
The state Department of Health today reported 747 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Hawaii, including 140 on the Big Island.
Oregon State hopes to rebound against Hawaii
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Pac-12 After Dark is coming to Corvallis on Saturday night but Oregon State no doubt hopes to avoid any drama.
Made in the middle: Vulcans’ 4 blockers keep coach on his toes, because they all deserve playing time
Chris Leonard likes to tell the UH-Hilo volleyball team’s Tom Brady-version tale of how the program qualified for the postseason in 2019 for the first time in eight years.
Jobless claims at pandemic low point
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that the surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the delta variant has yet to lead to widespread layoffs.
Honolulu officer faces firing for refusing vaccination
HONOLULU — An officer with the Honolulu Police Department said he has been suspended without pay and faces termination for not complying with the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
LA firefighters, police should support mandates
It does not bode well for Los Angeles or the end of the pandemic that so many city firefighters and police officers have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and are opposing the city’s vaccine mandate for employees.
20 years later, remembering 9/11 and its lessons
Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most shocking days in U.S. history, the hijacking of four jetliners by 19 terrorists with the intent of crashing them into iconic American landmarks.
Obituaries for September 10
Gary Lee Bolter, 73, of Hilo died Aug. 18. Born in Denver, he was a Hawaiian priest, military veteran and member of American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. Private services held. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by mother, June Amend; sisters, Linda (Cliff) Gauthier and Gail Bolter; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Your Views for September 10
Purse returned
Ige issues mandate for state facilities
Gov. David Ige on Thursday signed an executive order that requires contractors and visitors at state facilities and on state property to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a negative test result prior to entry.
Biden issues sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100M Americans
WASHINGTON — In his most forceful pandemic actions and words, President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered sweeping new federal vaccine requirements for as many as 100 million Americans — private-sector employees as well as health care workers and federal contractors — in an all-out effort to curb the surging COVID-19 delta variant.
19-year-old faces charges after traffic collision
A 19-year-old Hilo woman with an active DUI case has been charged with several offenses after allegedly causing a three-vehicle crash on Highway 11 that critically injured another driver.
Petition seeks ban to coral-killing chemicals in sunscreens
The Center for Biological Diversity announced Thursday a coalition of 60 community leaders, conservation organizations, businesses, elected officials and academics has petitioned the federal government to ban three harmful, coral-killing chemicals from sunscreens and other personal care products. The petition cites scientific studies on the dangers to Hawaii’s coral reefs and coastal ecosystems posed by oxybenzone, octinoxate and octocrylene.
Redistricting Commission gets to work: County Council districts expected to shrink, grow under new census numbers
The numbers are in, and the county Redistricting Commission is beginning its work redrawing County Council district lines to accommodate population growth reported by the 2020 census.
