Officials kick off Wildfire and Drought Lookout! awareness campaign
With drought conditions having already taken hold and expected to worsen over the summer months increasing the risk of wildfire, the state and Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization kicked off Tuesday the annual Wildfire and Drought Lookout! awareness campaign.
Lending a hand: Rotarians partner with Goodwill Hawaii for donation drive
The Rotary Club of Kona lent a helping hand Saturday, collecting and sorting donations at the Goodwill Store and Donation Center in Kailua-Kona.
Aloha Theatre premieres Clue: On stage
The historic interior of the Aloha Theatre makes the perfect setting for an unusual dinner party on a dreary night. The host of the party is found dead and six distinctive individuals are the suspects. This interactive show calls for a night full of twists and theories where the audience is left ironically … clueless.
Kupuna Hula Festival a no-go: County calls off annual event due to lack of participating halau
The 38th annual Hawaii Kupuna Hula Festival has been canceled.
Kona man changes plea in attempted murder case
A Kona man facing attempted murder and other charges stemming from a December 2021 domestic violence incident changed his plea to guilty on lesser included charges.
Veterans, community gather on Memorial Day to honor those payed the ultimate sacrifice
Community members and veterans gathered Monday at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery to honor those who payed the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Makua Lani Christian Academy graduates 16
Makua Lani Christian Academy graduated 16 seniors Saturday at its commencement ceremony.
Proposed 2022-23 CIP budget includes $64M for two West Hawaii roads
Hawaii County’s proposed capital improvement budget includes more than $64 million to revamp two heavily used roads in West Hawaii.
WHEA graduates Class of 2022
West Hawaii Explorations Academy graduated the Class of 2022 during a commencement exercise Friday morning at the Kailua-Kona school.
Konawaena High School hol commencement exercises
Konawaena High School held their commencement ceremony Saturday morning at Julian Yates Field with 186 graduating seniors.
County takes different approach to relocate homeless from Kona park
Twenty individuals who have been camping in front of the Kona Community Aquatic Center were relocated Friday morning by a coordinated effort between county departments and service providers.
Kona man pleads guilty to manslaughter
A 28-year-old Kailua-Kona man changed his plea on a manslaughter charge stemming from an assault Dec. 3 that left a 64-year-old Holualoa man dead.
Kona man found guilty of unlawful imprisonment of a minor
A verdict was rendered Wednesday for 48-year-old South Kona man charged with first-degree unlawful imprisonment and persistent nonsupport in connection to allegations of keeping a minor under the age of 16 chained to a floor after an April bench trial.
Con-grad-ulations: HCC — Palamanui graduates Class of 2022
Hawaii Community College — Palamanui held a drive-up commencement ceremony Saturday with 106 students graduating.
Improving educational opportunities: MIT grad to open Hawaii Keiki Museum in Kona
This fall, keiki will be able to learn about STEM concepts while experiencing hands-on, age-appropriate exhibits at Kona’s Hawaii Keiki Museum.
Culinary celebration: High school students show off skills at new Real Life Learning Center Pavilion
A culinary celebration was held Wednesday at Kealakehe High School’s new Real Life Learning Center Pavilion.
Two in custody after police recover suspected fentanyl during drug bust
Two people were taken into police custody Wednesday morning after vice officers from both sides of the island executed a search warrant at a home in Kailua-Kona.
Keauhou Shopping Center celebrates lei day
Keauhou Shopping Center celebrated May Day Saturday with hula and cultural activities.
Serving the community: Keakehe High football players help clean up Kona
Kealakehe High School football players got off the field to pick up trash along Ane Keohokalole Highway Friday afternoon.
No conflict: Judge to render verdict in bench trial despite previously representing defendant
A Kona Circuit Court judge will still render a verdict in a bench trial despite previously representing the defendant as a defense attorney.
