Potential thunderstorms and heavy rainfall prompt flash flood watch
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a flash flood watch for the entire state, including the Big Island, for tonight through early Saturday morning.
Kanuha named Senate majority leader
State Sen. Dru Kanuha, a Kona Democrat, was named the new Senate majority leader, it was announced Wednesday.
Manufacturer voluntarily recalls canned organic beans
The state Department of Health is advising consumers to dispose of or return selected 15-ounce cans of S&W Organic Black Beans, 15-ounce cans of O Organic Brand Black Beans and 15-ounce cans of O Organic Brand Chili Beans.
Lucy’s Taqueria to close
Lucy’s Taqueria is closing Friday after nine years.
Cool conditions expected to persist through Friday
It’s been hot, and it’s been cold.
Pre-travel testing program expands
Beginning Saturday, travelers from Taiwan and Southern California’s Ontario International Airport can bypass Hawaii’s mandatory 10-day quarantine if they take a COVID-19 test from a trusted testing partner.
Olayan impresses ‘Idol’ judges
Former Big Island resident Liahona Olayan impressed “American Idol” judges after performing a solo and duet on Monday night’s show.
Volcano man faces theft, firearms, drug charges
A 42-year-old Volcano man faces firearms, theft and drug charges after an incident Friday in Glenwood.
PGV slates virtual community meeting
Puna Geothermal Venture will host a virtual community meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 14.
Regal plans May reopenings for Hilo, Kona theaters
Regal Cinemas will reopen its movie theater at Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo in May.
4 members identified for group taking on Maunakea management
Four of the 15 members of a working group that will consider alternate management structures for Maunakea have been identified.
Visitors largely satisfied with Safe Travels program
Visitors to the state seem largely satisfied with the Safe Travels Hawaii program, according to a survey by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
DOH not expanding vaccine eligibility yet, despite Civil Defense message
The state Department of Health will not expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to those 50 and older today, despite a message early Tuesday from Hawaii County Civil Defense that said the department would do so.
Chance of scattered showers remains for rest of the week
Scattered showers are expected to continue throughout the week as flood advisories taper off on the Big Island.
Hilo Seaside Hotel under new ownership
Nearly 500K doses of COVID vaccines administered in Hawaii
Nearly 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Hawaii, according to data from the state Department of Health.
State expected to receive at least $6.1B as part of relief package
10 new COVID cases reported
Ten new cases of COVID-19 were reported Monday on the Big Island.
National Weather Service issues flash flood watch as ‘deep moisture’ remains over state
All of Hawaii remains under a flash flood watch until at least this evening as heavy rains are predicted for the next several days.
Schatz announces school grants
Public schools serving low-income students in Hawaii will receive more than $56.5 million in federal funding for the 2021-22 school year to support teacher professional development, additional educators, new technology and other academic programs, announced U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz earlier this week.
