Laura Ruminski

May 3, 2024 | 2 MIN READ

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....

May 3, 2024 | 1 MIN READ

A bill over 30 years in the making has cleared legislative hurdles and is being sent to Gov. Josh Green for his signature.

May 1, 2024 | 5 MIN READ

Waimea residents are one step closer to getting a new community center/emergency shelter thanks to a generous financial donation.

April 30, 2024 | 5 MIN READ

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.

April 27, 2024 | 4 MIN READ

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 bever...

April 27, 2024 | 8 MIN READ

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.

April 26, 2024 | 3 MIN READ

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 &ldquo...

April 25, 2024 | 4 MIN READ

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.

April 24, 2024 | 2 MIN READ

Kohanaiki, also known as Pine Trees, was bustling Saturday with families attending the 26th annual Surf for the Earth and Beach Clean Up.

April 20, 2024 | 7 MIN READ

The Leeward Planning Commission on Thursday heard from scores of testifiers who were nearly unanimously opposed to the proposed County Council bills regulating transient accommodation rentals....

April 20, 2024 | 6 MIN READ

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.

April 17, 2024 | 4 MIN READ

The public is invited to provide feedback on Thursday about a recommendation for partial stream flow restoration for the Waikoloa Stream in South Kohala.

April 17, 2024 | 3 MIN READ

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.

April 13, 2024 | 5 MIN READ

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 fin...

April 13, 2024 | 2 MIN READ

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport closed for the third time this year after a crack in the runway was discovered Friday morning.

April 7, 2024 | 3 MIN READ

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 Sp...