Woman killed in head-on crash on Queen Kaahumanu Highway
KAILUA-KONA A woman is dead following a two-car head-on crash Sunday afternoon near mile marker 90 on Queen Kaahumanu Highway in North Kona.
M-4.9 earthquake rattles Big Island
KAILUA-KONA More than a thousand people reported feeling Monday mornings magnitude-4.9 earthquake near Laupahoehoe, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Island Life: Kona Korsage
Vibrant orchids in Kona look ready to pin to a prom dress. (Bob Viggers/Community contributor)
About Town 11-11-19
Maona Community Garden Thanksgiving Imu Fundraiser
AP News in Brief 11-11-19
Bolivias president resigns amid election-fraud allegations
Kristof column: Let’s wage a war on loneliness
We humans make a lonely crowd, and its killing us.
Letters to the editor: 11-11-19
Use your head and wear helmet
Hawaii’s oldest living World War II nisei veteran honored
HONOLULU At 100 years old, World War II veteran Edward Ikuma vividly remembers the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that led America into the deadliest war in history.
Family Support Hawaii celebrates 40 years of assisting families
KAILUA-KONA When former Family Support Hawaii director JoAnn Freed addressed the organizations supporters and founders at their anniversary party recently, she had one thing to declare repeatedly: We persist.
Against all odds: Impact of famed, elite Nisei soldiers lives on at home and abroad
KAILUA-KONA Today we honor patriots who served our country, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice.
Small Business Matters: Opportunity Zones: Money in motion or dead in the water?
Opinions about the current administrations tax cuts vary and depend on where you sit in the economy and on your perspective.
Business Roundup: 11-11-19
Binchotan: Bar &Grill
debuts at Fairmont
Piilani Partners appeals permit denial
HILO An attorney representing a company appealing the countys denial of a Special Management Area permit to drill for and bottle water in Hilo argued in court Tuesday the Windward Planning Commissions decision was based on speculation about things that could potentially happen.
Tax Foundation of Hawaii: An expensive charter crisis on Maui
Maui has figured out a way to bleed cash from its budget very quickly. Its called a charter crisis. It pits one part of government against another one. Lawyers then are needed to represent one or both warring parties, and when those lawyers get paid, theres a good chance that taxpayers will end up footing the bill.
Accident closes highway for investigation
Hawaii Police report a traffic accident around 2:40 p.m. Sunday on the Queen Kaahumanu Highway south of Kona near the airport, and have closed the highway. Passersby noted the vehicles involved were a gray Honda Pilot and a Jeep, with one reported fatality and several injured, including injuries to minor children.
BIIF football: HPA senior specialist Conor Hunt has scholarship offers rolling in
WAIMEA Conor Hunt remembers the day without hesitation: Jan. 1, 2016.
Burrow, No. 1 LSU hold on for 46-41 win over Tua, No. 2 Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Joe Burrrow sprinted toward the LSU fans to celebrate a monumental victory, and moments later was hoisted on the shoulders of two beefy teammates.
College basketball: Da Silva gives Hawaii a defensive presence
University of Hawaii basketball fans met forward Bernardo da Silva on Friday night and it was love at first sight.
Wanted: boat ramp fix
HILO The state Department of Land and Natural Resources will seek funding from the state Legislature next year in the hope of establishing temporary ocean access at the Pohoiki boat ramp.
Remaining Bade defendants plead guilty
HILO All four former employees of a Hilo physician raided by authorities in October 2018 for overprescription and illegal distribution of opioid prescription painkillers and other narcotics have pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in the case.
AP news in Brief 11-10-19
Trump soaks in Deep South cheers at college football matchup
Germany, allies mark 30 years since Berlin Wall fell
BERLIN Germany marked the 30th anniversary Saturday of the opening of the Berlin Wall, a pivotal moment in the events that brought down Communism in eastern Europe.
Bench Warrants 11-8-19
As of Friday November 8, 2019 the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:
Letters to the editor: 11-10-19
Small recycling option
Rainy season arrives, but drought conditions persist in some areas
HILO It appears the wetter-than-average rainy season for Hawaii Island has arrived at least in some areas.
