County seeks input on safety improvements for Waikoloa Village intersection
An array of traffic safety improvements are planned for the Waikoloa Road-Paniolo Avenue-Pua Melia Street intersection while the county works toward implementing a roundabout at the major crossroads in Waikoloa Village.
Orchids abound: Kona Orchid Society to hold first show and sale since 2019
The Kona Orchid Society will hold its first show and sale in over two-plus years on Saturday offering the public a chance to scoop up some new varieties and learn about orchids.
Surf’s up: Business gets permit for surf school at Old Kona Airport Park
A surf school has been granted a permit to operate in waters off Old Kona Airport Park.
Kona man indicted in fatal South Kona crash
A Kailua-Kona man is facing manslaughter and other offenses stemming from a fiery crash that killed a 19-year-old woman.
‘These scams are real’: Jewelry scammers targeting victims on the Big Island
It’s an old scam that is being resurrected around the country, and here in Hawaii, victims are being bilked out of thousands of dollars.
‘Like welcoming home family’:Kona International Airport welcomes first direct Japan flight in over 2 years
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole on Tuesday welcomed its first direct international flight in over two years with the touchdown of a Boeing 767-300 from Tokyo.
‘An unfortunate event’
An estimated 4,500 internet and 16,000 voice customers in West Hawaii were affected on Tuesday when a Hawaiian Telcom fiber-optic cable was severed in Waikoloa.
Back to School Bash draws scores of keiki
One hundred Kona kids enjoyed games and back-to-school supplies Saturday at Keauhou Shopping Center’s KidX Club Back to School Bash event.
Threats halt drag show: Lawmakers reaffirm support for LGBTQ+ community
Following violent threats that led to the cancellation of a planned fundraising event for LGBTQ+ youth on Hawaii Island, 18 state legislators issued a statement this week to reaffirm their support for LGBTQ+ youth and their families.
Coming together: Police, nonprofit partner to outfit hundreds of keiki with backpacks
Community Policing had donated backpacks, but nothing to fill them. La‘i‘opua 2020 had supplies for keiki in their summer program, but nothing to put them in.
Kona-grown seaweed helping reduce cattle methane emissions
An agricultural technology company located at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority is growing seaweed in an effort to reduce cattle methane emissions around the world.
Pohue Bay to be preserved: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park adds 16,000 acres with addition of Ka‘u land
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park grew by over 16,000 acres Tuesday after securing ownership of Pohue Bay in Ka‘u.
Expanding capacity: Bids sought for new classroom building for Kealakehe Elementary School
Construction bids are being accepted for a new classroom building at Kealakehe Elementary School with an anticipated completion date of late 2024.
Happy Father’s Day: Keiki create one-of-a-kind gifts for dad
Keiki used their artistic skills Saturday to create one-of-a-kind gifts for dad at the Keauhou Shopping Center Farmers Market.
Nonprofit raising funds to inspect, trim historic Hulihe‘e Palace banyan tree
A fundraiser is underway to preserve the iconic banyan tree fronting Hulihe‘e Palace.
Mental health exam ordered for murder suspect
A 24-year-old Kona man facing multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in connection with the discovery of two bodies in the last month in Kailua-Kona and a pair of stabbings in Hilo has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
County to receive 8,000 COVID tests
The Hawaii County Council is poised to accept 8,000 COVID-19 home tests from the state Department of Health.
Community ventures out for return of Kamehameha Day parade and ho‘olaulea in Kailua-Kona
The King Kamehameha Day Parade and Celebration returned to Kailua-Kona Saturday after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
Claiming their medals: Special Olympics powerlifters do well at USA Games
Two West Hawaii Special Olympics powerlifters are taking home medals from the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida.
Bail maintained at $1.5 million for man accused of 2 Kona murders, 2 Hilo stabbings
A 24-year-old Kona man facing multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in connection with the discovery of two bodies in the last month in Kailua-Kona and a pair of stabbings in Hilo made his initial court appearance Thursday morning.
