Man gets 15 years in prison for home invasion
A 23-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of three years, in connection with a December 2020 home invasion and robbery at a South Kona home.
Change of venue sought in 2019 campground sex assault case
A motion to recuse a judge in the trial for a 21-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting an elderly woman in 2019 at a Kawaihae campground will be heard early next month.
‘Ulu for all: Co-op closer to expanding operations
The Hawaii ‘Ulu Cooperative is one step closer to expanding operations that will increase production 10-fold at the Honalo facility.
Token of appreciation: Rotarians treat hospital staff as pandemic drags on
The staff at Kona Community Hospital recently received a token of appreciation from the Rotary Club of Kona Mauka.
Facelift underway: Maka‘eo Walking Path
A facelift is happening at Maka‘eo Walking Path at Old Kona Airport Park.
Path to a new life: Big Island Drug Court graduates 58th class
Monday was a special day for seven individuals on the path to a new life after graduating from Kona Drug Court.
Thriving and growing: Despite pandemic, Bikeshare Hawaii Island expanding
Bikeshare Hawaii Island has been thriving and growing since introduced five years ago in Kailua-Kona.
Judge gets child murder case: Closing arguments heard Thursday, verdict expected Nov. 4
Closing arguments were heard Thursday in the trial of a 47-year-old Waimea woman charged with the 2017 murder of a Waimea toddler.
ER doctor testifies in child murder case
Trial for a 47-year-old Waimea woman charged with the 2017 murder of a Waimea toddler continued Wednesday with testimony from the lead investigator and two physicians.
Understanding the story: Kona Pacific PCS students take on the Legend of Makoa
Students at Kona Pacific Public Charter School learned about the Hawaiian legend of Makoa while participating in a virtual 5K race last month.
Police, county and state crews clear homeless campsite in Kona
Seven Hawaii Police Department Community Policing officers along with six state and county roads division employees spent Friday morning clearing a homeless camp site on Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona.
Congressional delegation introduces legislation to protect coffee, macadamia industries
Hawaii’s congressional delegation recently introduced bicameral legislation to allow research funding to address all current and emerging threats to the coffee and macadamia nut industries
‘We deserve access’: West Hawaii residents join nationwide protests in support of abortion rights
Nearly 100 West Hawaii residents Saturday took to the streets to joining citizens across the nation rallying in support abortion rights of abortion rights in Hawaii and beyond.
Trial resumes in toddler murder case
Trial for a 47-year-old Waimea woman charged with the 2017 murder of a Waimea toddler continued Tuesday with testimony from two forensic pathologists.
The next venture: Construction begins on Matsuyama Commercial Center
Ground has been broken and construction begun for a new commercial center in North Kona.
Budding young philanthropists: Students spearhead fundraising effort for KARES
Kohala Animal Relocation and Education Service (KARES) received an unexpected donation from a group of Kueana Education Academy students.
Kanuha’s day off: Fishing in Kona
By Laura Ruminski
Kailua-Kona Public Library welcomes new branch manager
The Kailua-Kona Public Library has a new librarian.
Rides for vaccinations: Hawaii County, Uber partner to provide trasportation for shot-seekers
Hawaii County’s Mass Transit Agency is partnering with Uber to provide access to rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination appointments in as part of the county’s Hele-On Get Your Shot! campaign.
Petition seeks ban to coral-killing chemicals in sunscreens
The Center for Biological Diversity announced Thursday a coalition of 60 community leaders, conservation organizations, businesses, elected officials and academics has petitioned the federal government to ban three harmful, coral-killing chemicals from sunscreens and other personal care products. The petition cites scientific studies on the dangers to Hawaii’s coral reefs and coastal ecosystems posed by oxybenzone, octinoxate and octocrylene.
