‘We beat out the entire world’: Makua Lani takes top honors in NASA space settlement contest
A small, private school in Kona recently took top honors in the National Space Society Space Settlement Contest administered by NASA Ames Research Center.
Kona man acquitted of attempted murder of police officer
A verdict was reached Wednesday in the trial against a Kailua-Kona man accused of attempted murder of a police officer in 2019.
Showcasing talent and learning life skills: Haleki‘i Farmers Market features young entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs had a chance to showcase their creations Saturday at the Haleki‘i Farmers Market and Craft Fair’s Keiki Day.
Closing arguments heard in attempted murder trial
A jury was set for deliberation after closing arguments were made Friday in the trial against a Kailua-Kona man accused of attempted murder of a police officer in 2019.
Attempted murder of police officer trial winding down
Closing arguments are scheduled for today in the trial of a Kailua-Kona man accused of attempted murder of a police officer fronting a Kailua Village restaurant in 2019.
Seven witnesses offer information, details in Ke attempted murder trial
The third day of trial of a Kailua-Kona man accused of attempted murder commenced Wednesday with seven witnesses taking the stand.
Officers take stand in attempted murder trial
Trial continued Tuesday for a Kailua-Kona man accused of attempted murder of a Hawaii Department officer in 2019 in Kailua Village.
Terraformation helping mitigate climate change through reforestation
An organization on Hawaii Island is doing its part to help mitigate climate change through reforestation around the globe.
Attempted murder trial underway
Trial began Friday for a Kailua-Kona man accused of attempted murder of a Hawaii Department officer in 2019 in Kailua Village.
Pittsburgh man may leave Big Island before manslaughter trial
A 37-year-old Army active duty soldier charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a fellow visitor from Pittsburgh has been granted permission to leave the state.
Interim agreement to keep Post Office at Keauhou Shopping Center
The Post Office at Keauhou Shopping Center closed its door Friday after contract holder Dug Miller could not extend his lease with the shopping center’s management.
Airport COVID-19 testers ousted
Hawaii County ousted Premier Medical Group from its COVID-19 testing program at the island’s three major airports, uprooting more than 100 workers with less than a week’s notice, and brought in another vendor on an emergency two-week, $508,200 contract.
Not guilty plea entered in deadly vacation rental fight
A 37-year-old Pittsburgh man charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a fellow visitor from Pittsburgh entered a plea of not guilty Thursday in Kona Circuit Court.
Future of Keauhou Shopping Center post office in the air
The contract holder for the Post Office in the Keauhou Shopping Center must vacate the space he has run since 2015 by Friday, and it’s unclear what services will be offered — if any — beyond then.
‘We are seeing good progress’: Over 10,000 doses administered via Kona mega clinics
Mega vaccine clinics at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium in Kailua-Kona continue, with more than 10,000 vaccines administered in March alone.
Tourist to stand trial in death of friend
A 37-year-old Pittsburgh man will stand trial on a single charge of manslaughter stemming from a March 29 altercation at a Kailua-Kona vacation rental that resulted in the strangulation death of his roommate, a fellow visitor from Pittsburgh.
Excessive drinking preceded fatal Kona vacation rental fight
A 37-year-old Pittsburgh man appeared Wednesday in District Court for a preliminary hearing on a charge of manslaughter stemming from an altercation at a Kailua-Kona vacation rental that resulted in the death of his roommate.
West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery slated for expansion
The West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery is slated to receive funds for expansion in the Hawaii State Legislature’s Capital Improvement Project proposed budget.
Airport hotel bond bill still alive: Bill would provide up to $50M in revenue bond funding
A bill to issue up to $50 million in revenue bonds for a planned hotel at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole continues to make it through the Legislature for a final hearing.
UofN Kona confirms second campus outbreak
A recent cluster of COVID-19 positive cases has been reported by officials at University of the Nations in Kailua-Kona.