Community help sought to help fund fireworks display
With the 4th of July less than two month away, new leadership at the Kailua-Kona Community Parade Association is seeking community help in funding the annual fireworks extravaganza display over Kailua Bay.
Kona man sentenced to 20 years for 2023 crime spree
A 28-year-old Kona man was sentenced on Friday to 20 years incarceration in connection with a 2023 crime spree involving a stolen car, robbery and firing a weapon at a law enforcement officer.
Free Comic Book Day a success at the Kailua-Kona Public Library
What do you get when you combine Free Comic Book Day with Star Wars Day? Lots of fun and activities for keiki at the Kailua-Kona Public Library on Saturday.
‘Completing this extension is critical’: $3 million allocated for EIS on DKI extension
The long-sought Daniel K. Inouye Highway extension in West Hawaii which was deemed “no longer feasible” in 2022 has been resurrected with funding allocated in the state 2024-25 capital improvement budget.
Ocean View man charged with kidnapping, felony abuse
An Ocean View man has been arrested and charged with various offenses following a violent incident Monday at a residence on King Kalakaua Lane in the Hawaii Ocean View Estates Subdivision.
Coffee labeling bill heads to Green
A bill over 30 years in the making has cleared legislative hurdles and is being sent to Gov. Josh Green for his signature.
$750K donated for Waimea community center
Waimea residents are one step closer to getting a new community center/emergency shelter thanks to a generous financial donation.
Foundation donates new rescue boat to Kailua Fire Station
Waters along the leeward side of the island just became safer with the donation of a new rescue boat at the Kailua Fire Station from the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation.
Rep. Tokuda addresses island issues
The West Hawaii Civic Center Council Chamber was packed Wednesday with residents who came to participate in U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda’s town hall meeting.
Coffee labeling bill heads to final reading
A bill that would make it a violation of the coffee labeling law to use a Hawaii geographic origin in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee, instant coffee, or ready-to-drink coffee beverage blends that contain less than 51% coffee by weight from that geographic origin passed through Conference Committee and is headed for a final reading before being sent to Gov. Josh Green for his signature.
Rescue Tubes to the Rescue: Some Kona beaches now safer with flotation devices
Some Kona beaches became safer on Saturday thanks to the Lions Club of Kona and the Alex and Duke DeRego Foundation’s efforts to bring rescue tubes to six popular spots with their “Rescue Tubes to the Rescue” campaign.
Lawmakers sign off on settlements: State to pay more than $1.5M in two Big Island cases
The state, with legislative approval, is set to pay out more than $1.5 million in settlement money for two high-profile cases on the Big Island.
Sun, fun, surf: Nearly 150 keiki attend event at Kohanaiki
Kohanaiki, also known as Pine Trees, was bustling Saturday with families attending the 26th annual Surf for the Earth and Beach Clean Up.
STVR bills criticized: More than 60 people testify on TAR regulations
Opioid addiction class raises awareness: PA students receive training
The next generation of physician assistants spent the day Friday learning how to treat opioid addiction at the University of Washington MEDEX Northwest PA School in Kealakekua.
Leeward Planning panel to consider three STVR bills
The Leeward Planning Commission on Thursday will take up three highly controversial bills initiated by the Hawaii County Council related to short-term vacation rentals.
Waikoloa Stream flow restoration eyed: Public meeting Thursday in Waimea
The public is invited to provide feedback on Thursday about a recommendation for partial stream flow restoration for the Waikoloa Stream in South Kohala.
Resistance to roundabout: Draft EA released for proposed Waikoloa Village project
The public comment period addressing the draft environmental assessment for the Waikoloa Road/Paniolo Avenue roundabout concluded Monday, with community members expressing concern over the finding of no significant impact recommended in the report.
Airport closed yet again for crack in runway
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport closed for the third time this year after a crack in the runway was discovered Friday morning.
Kona Steel Guitar Festival wraps up
Musicians and fans of the steel guitar gathered to celebrate Hawaii’s gift to the world at the second annual Kona Steel Guitar Festival held April 4-6 at the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa.
