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More businesses back to work

More East Hawaii businesses reopened their doors Monday after more than two months of closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Medium-risk businesses were allowed to…

PUC opens emergency investigation of Young Brothers

The state Public Utilities Commission will conduct an emergency investigation into Young Brothers’ financial condition after the interisland shipper notified the state it needed millions…

Attempted murder charge filed in stabbing

A preliminary hearing is set for today for a 61-year-old man accused of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his wife Saturday. Ikhyun Chang made his…

Wedding industry takes a hit

Postponements and cancellations have ravaged the Big Island’s wedding industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many local businesses have been deeply impacted by the stay-at-home orders…

Couple reschedules wedding amid restrictions

As the COVID-19 virus persisted and caused renewed restrictions, Jessica Meyer and Zeke Reissig decided to cancel their destination wedding on the Big Island. The…

Hilo hospital to ease visitor restrictions

Nearly two months after implementing a no-visitor policy in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Hilo Medical Center will begin loosening those restrictions this week.…

Hilo breakwater study likely to be delayed

A study investigating the possible benefits of opening a gap in the Hilo Bay breakwater will likely not happen until at least October. The $100,000…