Runnin’ With Rani: Remembering Peter the Great

Whether he was swimming with his Kona Aquatic teammates, going for a bike ride with the Coffee Talk Riders, or running toward the finish line in a Peaman Biathlon, Team Mango Race or local running event, Peter Bresciani always had a smile on his face.

Holualoa Village hosts Art-After-Dark tonight

Holualoa Village holds its monthly Art-After-Dark event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. this evening featuring new artists and art, free live music and a selection of food vendors. The free community event is for all ages.

My Turn: Energy code shows proactive plan against climate change

Recent news coverage of the county council’s work on amending the building code, and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), seems to be missing the point. Specifically, the point that the higher efficiency standards required by the code for new construction will save homeowners, businesses, and taxpayers more than $1 billion in energy costs over the next few decades.

Four women arrested in Kona drug investigation

KAILUA-KONA — On Wednesday at approximately 9:35 a.m., officers from the Area II Vice section, along with officers from Community Policing and Criminal Intelligence Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence off Ahulani Street in Kailua-Kona.

Closing arguments Tuesday in Waiki accomplice case

KAILUA-KONA — Attorneys are expected to deliver closing arguments Tuesday morning in the trial of three people accused of aiding Justin Waiki in the days after he fatally shot a Hawaii Police Department Officer on July 17, 2018.

Police seek help identifying man wanted for questioning in sex assault case

Bid protest stalls bus contract

HILO — It’s back to the drawing board for the embattled Hele-On bus service, after a bid protest stopped a contract from being awarded to the winning bidder, Roberts Tours and Transportation Inc.