Kona teacher on unpaid leave after criminal charges filed
A Konawaena Middle School teacher facing three counts of sexual assault against a minor has been placed on leave.
Kona coffee labeling settlements reach $15.25M
Kona coffee farmers have each begun receiving their share of a $13.1 million settlement reached in a 2019 class action lawsuit against retailers that falsely labeled commodity coffee beans as premium “Kona” coffee.
Ocean View man charged with sexual assault of a minor
A 43-year-old Ocean View man is facing three counts of sexual assault stemming from all geed acts that occurred between November 2021 and this month.
Kona teacher charged with sex assault of minor; DOE says alleged crimes did not occur on campus
A Konawaena Middle School teacher facing three counts of sexual assault against a minor made his initial court appearance Thursday in Kona District Court.
Supporting surfing: Bill proposes funding for DOE to make surfing a statewide interscholastic sport
Lawmakers are considering a measure to provide the Department of Education with a wave of funding to make surfing a prep sport across the state.
Police misconduct up in ‘21: Five HPD officers terminated, 21 suspended
Five Hawaii County police officers were fired and 21 others suspended without pay in 2021, according to the Hawaii Police Department’s annual disciplinary report to the state Legislature.
Cleanup continues
The Big Island may have escaped major damage Saturday when a tsunami triggered by a volcanic eruption in Tonga reached Hawaii, but the event should serve as a reminder for newcomers and residents alike to be prepared for natural disasters.
Oregon beats No. 3 UCLA 84-81 in OT for Altman’s 700th win
LOS ANGELES — Jacob Young scored a season-high 23 points and Oregon edged No. 3 UCLA 84-81 in overtime Thursday night to give coach Dana Altman his 700th career victory.
Prep School: How to cook mussels in 5 easy steps
Most people haven’t cooked many — if any — mussels in their lifetimes. Just the sight of that little cluster of blue-black shells is sometimes enough to send one scurrying back toward more familiar sea creatures like salmon and shrimp.
Pilot program aims to curb panhandling in Kailua Village
A pilot program to divert spare change from panhandlers to nonprofits that assist the homeless and other in need is underway in West Hawaii.
Holiday TV brings new movies, specials — and Charlie Brown
LOS ANGELES — Supply-chain woes are this year’s Grinch, threatening to steal gifts and good cheer. But TV is overstocked with holiday specials and rom-coms — including the Food Network’s first movie and the rebranded GAC Family channel’s Christmas debut.
Herbicide ban advances
A County Council panel on Wednesday advanced a measure to ban the use of glyphosate-based herbicides at county Parks and Recreation facilities.
Herbicide ban 2.0: Bill looks to end use of glyphosate-based products at parks and rec facilities
A bill banning the use of glyphosate-based herbicide at some Hawaii County facilities will taken up today by County Council members.
Keiki vaccinations underway on Big Island
COVID-19 vaccinations for keiki ages 5 to 11 are underway on the Big Island.
Criminal, administrative investigations launched after officer-involved crash
A 12-year veteran of the Hawaii Police Department remains on “paid personal leave” following a single-car crash involving a subsidized vehicle he was driving while off-duty early Sunday in Hilo.
Kahalu‘u surf school rules approved
The state Land Board voted unanimously Friday to approve rules that limit and regulate commercial surf school activity in Kahalu‘u Bay.
‘It’s been a challenge’: Hotel occupancy down in September after governor’s request to not travel
Hawaii Island hotels saw occupancy drop significantly in September following Gov. David Ige’s request travelers hold off on coming to the Aloha State as Hawaii battled a surge in COVID cases.
$58.7M customs facility complete at Kona International Airport
Construction of a permanent Federal Inspection Services facility to allow for continued international arrivals beyond this year at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole has been completed under budget and ahead of schedule.
Vog returns to West Hawaii as Kilauea eruption continues
The vog is back.
