Waikoloa Village evacuation order remains in effect as wildland fire continues to burn
An evacuation order Sunday afternoon that prompted thousands to flee Waikoloa Village was lifted at 7 p.m. as firefighters continued to battle a wildland fire that’s scorched more than 62.5 square miles and consumed two homes in South Kohala.
Woman pleads no contest to assault in vehicle ramming case
A Kailua-Kona woman faces up to five years behind bars when sentenced this fall after meting a plea deal with prosecutors that dropped attempted murder charges stemming from a June 2020 traffic collision.
Give ‘em space: Officials ask for public’s help with marine wildlife harassment
Federal and state officials are asking the public to keep an eye out, document and report any instances of monk seal or other marine wildlife harassment they encounter in the wake of distressing videos posted on social media.
Felicia strengthens to Category 4 hurricane
Hurricane Felicia became a Category 4 storm Friday as it marched west toward the Hawaiian Islands.
Car theft suspect granted supervised release
A 24-year-old Ka‘u man facing car theft and other offenses was granted supervised release Friday.
Virus delays sentencing for man in police officer assault
A judge delayed sentencing Monday for a 34-year-old Kona man found guilty by a jury of assaulting a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest after she learned the defendant hadn’t yet had a chance to review a pre-sentencing report and consult with his attorney.
June juxtaposition: Kona seeing wetter than normal rainy season as rest of island dries out
Ample rainfall continues to fall over much of Kona sparing the area from drought that has taken hold of most the island.
State to move forward with surf school rulemaking
The Board of Land and Natural Resources Friday approved a request to initiate rule-making proceedings for managing commercial surf schools at Kahalu‘u Bay.
BLNR to mull proposed Kahalu‘u Bay surf school rules
The number of surf schools allowed to operate and students in the water at Kahaluu Bay would be spread throughout the day under draft rules proposed by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
‘It’s disgusting’: Lawsuit alleges DOE, BOE and principal failed to protect female student
A Kona school principal, the state Department of Education and Board of Education are being sued for failing to protect a female student from repeated sex assault on a public school campus.
Paniolo pride: Parker Ranch continues to fulfill Richard Smart’s vision with food bank partnership
The old Hawaiian saying “‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia” — “No task is too big when done together by all” — rang true Friday in Waimea.
Public comment sought on mooring plans for Kona manta viewing sites
Public comment is being sought by the state on plans to install day-use mooring bouys at two popular manta ray diving sites off the Kona Coast.
Man indicted for Keauhou murder
A 27-year-old Kona man has been indicted on charges of murder and arson in connection with a fatal May 25 shooting in Keauhou.
Ige: State will relax travel, gathering restrictions starting July 8
As Hawaii nears having 60% of the population fully vaccinated for COVID-19, Gov. David Ige announced Thursday the state will relax travel and gathering restrictions starting July 8.
Judge recuses self from Keauhou shooting case
A preliminary hearing for a 27-year-old South Kona man accused of murder and arson in connection with a fatal May 25 shooting in Keauhou was delayed Monday after the judge set to hear the matter recused himself.
Fewer turn up for The Food Basket’s monthly drop in Kailua-Kona
Fewer people in West Hawaii are turning out for The Food Basket’s monthly food drop, however, the nonprofit has a new worry to keep an eye on as the Big Island rebounds from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kona woman charged for vandalizing Hulihee Palace
A 27-year-old Kailua-Kona woman is facing a pair of petty misdemeanor charges for allegedly vandalizing Hulihee Palace in Historic Kailua Village earlier this month.
Police fatally shoot second suspect within a week
A 31-year-old man was fatally shot Friday by Hawaii Police Department officers in the second police-involved shooting in less than a week in East Hawaii.
Landmarks on the market: Kona Inn Shopping Village, Kona Bay Hotel up for sale
The iconic Kona Inn Shopping Village and Kona Bay Hotel in Historic Kailua Village are up for sale.
HCCC inmates transferred to Oahu amid COVID-19 outbreak
Twenty-eight inmates were transferred from Hawaii Community Correctional Center to facilities on Oahu to reduce some overcrowding at the jail, which is currently experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak that has sickened more than 200.
