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Sophia McCullough/Hawaii Public RadioHawaiʻi’s police union is standing by a grand jury decision not to indict three Honolulu Police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a teenager near McCully. -
Hawaii Tourism AuthorityHonolulu is loosening some restrictions on social activity and nightlife now that more than half its population has been vaccinated against COVID-19. The new rules allow outdoor social gatherings of up to 25 people and indoor gatherings of up to 10.
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The Hawaiʻi Department of Health's Office of Health Care Assurance issued a notice of violation and order to Anita Felipe, the owner of Island Promise Homes, LLC, for operating an unlicensed care home in Waipahu. -
A 13-year-old Maui boy who is a son of Tongan immigrants will represent Hawaii in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Lokelani Intermediate School student Simione Olakauatu is participating in the competition's virtual preliminaries this weekend.
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New York writer Annie Daly is back at home after a visit to Hawai‘i last month. She visited the Big Island, a place she has been coming to for years. She writes about Hawai‘i and the concept of wellness.
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The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking input on improving transportation on the Valley Isle.
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Even before the pandemic, movements were underway to shift Hawaiʻi’s visitor industry toward a model that gives back more than it takes. Industry experts call this “regenerative tourism,” a system where the benefits of tourism outweigh the costs.
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While many critics, supporters and government officials have voiced their support or opposition to pausing the Honolulu rail at Middle Street, one state representative said he wants more information and community feedback.
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Kaukau 4 Keiki, a program combating child hunger, will launch next Monday statewide.
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A record number of film and television productions in Hawaii has the local industry booming again. Hawaii Film Commissioner Donne Dawson told Hawaii Public Radio six projects are currently in production or recently wrapped. Among them are ABC’s Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., and CBS’s upcoming NCIS: Hawai‘i.
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The Pacific Tsunami Museum plans to reopen from a coronavirus pandemic-triggered shutdown by the end of the summer after finishing substantial renovations. The downtown Hilo museum is working on relocating and renovating its Japan exhibit, which focuses on the 2011 tsunami.
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President Biden has set a target date of July 4th for 70-percent of adults to be vaccinated with a single COVID-19 shot. While that goal may or may not be reached, in the Asia Pacific there’s a similar target—but with a later date. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in Wednesday’s Asia Minute.
