Minimum term set for child’s death
A woman sentenced to a quarter-century behind bars in connection with the 2018 death of a 6-year-old Kona boy will be eligible for parole after serving just over 13 years.
Chinese national indicted for conspiracy in Hawaii
A Chinese national is facing a federal charge for allegedly laundering millions of fraud proceeds used by a co-conspirator to purchase and flip real estate for profit in West Hawaii.
County moving forward with ADA compliance project at Laaloa Bay Beach Park
Hawaii County is moving forward with a nearly $1 million improvement project at Laaloa Bay Beach Park in Kailua-Kona.
Police: Hilo man fatally shot by officers fired more than 30 rounds
Video from body cameras worn by Hawaii Police Department officers during a fatal officer-involved shooting Sunday night in Hilo will likely be released today, Chief Paul Ferreira said Monday afternoon.
Hapuna ranked top beach in the United States
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, known for its half-mile of white sand and gorgeous blue waters, topped Dr. Beach’s Top 10 Beaches list for 2021.
Big Island hotel occupancy tops 53%; 64% on the Kohala Coast
Big Island hotel occupancy rates topped 53% in April, a sign the state’s tourism industry is on a slow climb back to normal a year after the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.
Dry times ahead: Drought forecast to worsen over leeward areas
Drought conditions are forecast to worsen over leeward areas of the Big Island as the state heads into the dry season.
Hawaii County to end COVID-19 district testing
Hawaii County will end its COVID-19 district testing program this week after about 14 months of screening Big Islanders for the novel coronavirus.
Big Island Drug Court recognizes employers who give clients a chance
A handful of businesses were recognized Monday by Big Island Drug Court for giving the program’s clients a second chance.
No temporary night closure of Kailua Pier, yet
A temporary night-time closure of the Kailua Pier will not go into effect this weekend.
Visitor’s 2020 death at Anaehoomalu Bay ruled ‘homicide’
The death of a 41-year-old Washington woman in February 2020 at Anahoomalu Bay in South Kohala has been ruled a homicide.
Five-story, six-unit condominium proposed on Alii Drive
An Alii Drive landowner is proposing to construct a five-story condominium on a vacant lot about a quarter-mile north of the thoroughfare’s intersection with Royal Poinciana Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Kona Community Hospital expects to begin vaccinating youth as young as 12 on Friday
Kona Community Hospital expects to begin vaccinating people as young as 12 with Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as early as Friday.
Specialty license plate to benefit Polynesian Voyaging Society
A new license plate featuring the Hokule‘a voyaging canoe should available for Big Island drivers later this year.
County to cover tab for lifeguard services at Kua Bay, Hapuna
Hawaii County will find a way to cover the tab to maintain full lifeguard services at two state beach parks on the Big Island, despite state lawmakers halving the amount needed to contract the life-saving personnel.
No decision yet on temporary night closure of Kailua Pier
A determination has yet to be made on a proposal to impose a temporary closure of Kailua Pier starting next Saturday.
West Hawaii schools prep for graduation
Hundreds of public high, charter and private school students are gearing up for Class of 2021 commencement ceremonies, a year after the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to traditional in-person graduations.
Hawaii CC — Palamanui plans drive-through commencement ceremony
Hawaii Community College — Palamanui and the University Center, West Hawaii, will host a drive-through commencement ceremony from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 15 at the Kona campus.
Wildland truck donated to Hawaii Fire Department
Firefighting efforts in South Kohala got a boost Saturday with the donation of a Big Dog wildland tanker truck to the Hawaii Fire Department.
Lawmakers pass automatic voter registration bill
State lawmakers Tuesday passed a measure that would make Hawaii the latest state to implement automatic voter registration.
