Tensions reportedly still high after Kealakehe Intermediate student altercation
KAILUA-KONA Parents of students at Kealakehe Intermediate School are voicing their concerns about disputes among the student population this week, which some describe as being racially motivated, stemming from a physical altercation reported to police last week.
Puakea Ranch draft Environmental Assessment finds no impact
KAILUA-KONA A Hawi property that has been the subject of more than $100,000 worth of fines and a lawsuit by Hawaii County has applied for a special permit from the county to host events such as weddings and to increase vacation rental occupancy.
Pioneering journalist Linda Coble offers insight into life as caregiver to her husband, Kirk Matthews
KAILUA-KONA In her public life, Linda Coble was known as a trailblazing journalist and as the wife to one of Hawaiis most well-known television news anchors, Kirk Matthews.
Police called to Kealakehe Intermediate School for dispute
KAILUA-KONA Kealakehe Intermediate School is currently investigating a physical dispute that happened on the schools campus Thursday after school hours.
Keeping the Big Island clean: Volunteers wanted for International Coastal Cleanup Day
KAILUA-KONA The search is on for volunteers to walk, swim, dive and paddle their way to cleaner beaches on the Big Island.
Waimea resident, Vietnam vet Bob Jones honored before Army-Michigan game
KAILUA-KONA As a U.S. military veteran and former prisoner of war in Vietnam, Bob Jones has experienced a lot in his life.
Kona Pacific Charter School’s problems continue: School looking for new students, support to keep doors open
KEALAKEKUA Kona Pacific Public Charter School is on a mission.
Hirono takes issue with fake storm path; Hawaii senator calls for investigation
KAILUA-KONA In the wake of a controversy surrounding President Donald Trump and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono drafted and signed a letter Wednesday with 13 other senators asking for answers from the Department of Commerce.
Program that gives students the help needed for STEM projects accepting applications
KAILUA-KONA Hunter Patterson wanted to end his time at West Hawaii Explorations Academy last year on a high note.
Flu hitting Big Island schools; vaccination program starts next month
KAILUA-KONA Big Island schools have been back in session for a month, and already cases of influenza are being reported among the student population and staff members.
Annual WHCHC exhibit creates healthy environment for patients while offering platform for the creative
KAILUA-KONA There are just a couple more days left for artists on the Big Island to become a part of this years Art is Healing Juried Exhibition.
Doctor’s orders: Health center patients see results from community bikeshare program
KAILUA-KONA Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii has found a new way to get the Big Island community into the seats of its bikeshare program.
Cooling down: Big Island schools working on bringing more AC units into classrooms
KAILUA-KONA Big Island educators looking to cool down their students this year have a new way to bring air conditioner units into their overheated classrooms.
Former Hawaii resident creates the ‘World’s Best Mai Tai’ for second time at annual festival
KAILUA-KONA Christina Maffei has reclaimed her title as the creator of the Worlds Best Mai Tai.
Fourth annual Hawaii Island Festival of Birds canceled, cites access issues
KAILUA-KONA The organizers of the annual Hawaii Island Festival of Birds have announced the cancellation of this years event, citing difficulty accessing forest reserves around Maunakea.
Made in Hawaii Film Festival returns, doubled in size, for a second year
KAILUA-KONA The Made in Hawaii Film Festival had more than just summer blockbusters to compete with last year.
Prolific guitarist Jay ‘Bird’ Koder comes to the Big Island to perform, teach up and coming musicians
KAILUA-KONA Jay Bird Koder knows the magic ingredient to being a good musician, and hes willing to share it with the musicians of the Big Island.
Cultural unity: Festival brings together Hawaii, other Pacific and Asian cultures
KAILUA-KONA With Toa Huhina, representing the Marquesas Islands, leading the way, six groups representing six nations gathered Friday night to share their culture with Hawaii Island.
Kailua-Kona native Kimie Miner releases new collaborative album of Hawaiian lullabies
KAILUA-KONA Motherhood has changed everything for Kimie Miner.
West Hawaii Dance Theatre presents the comedic ballet ‘Coppelia’ at the Kahilu Theatre
KAILUA-KONA West Hawaii Dance Theatres Mako Yamamoto and Enna Hendrickson have one final spring production before they can jet off to the next chapters in their lives university and they want to make this one count.
