HPD employee among suspects accused of robbery, other offenses
A Hawaii Police Department officer assigned to a limited-duty position and a second man are facing robbery, terroristic threatening and trespassing charges stemming from an incident that occurred Sunday in Kailua-Kona.
Keahuolu Courthouse employee tests positive for COVID-19
Kona District Court is tentatively scheduled to resume proceedings Tuesday after a Keahuolu Courthouse employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Kim will not isolate Miloli‘i; testing planned Saturday for village residents
Mayor Harry Kim on Thursday said he will not isolate the community of Miloli‘i as requested by island legislators.
‘People should be concerned’: High court order expands release of detainees amid pandemic
Hawaii County’s top prosecutor said Tuesday all Big Island residents should be concerned about the Hawaii Supreme Court’s most recent order pushing the release of more detainees across the state.
‘It takes a village’: COVID-19 testing in Waikoloa draws hundreds
A steady stream of cars entered Waikoloa School’s parking lot Saturday for free drive-through COVID-19 testing.
Virus testing comes to Waikoloa
Free COVID-19 testing is coming to Waikoloa on Saturday thanks to a partnership between Premier Medical Group and Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School.
Free COVID-19 testing coming to Waikoloa on Saturday
Free COVID-19 testing is coming to Waikoloa on Saturday thanks to a partnership between Premier Medical Group and Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School.
Courts rethink jury trials amid virus
As jury service questionnaires are appearing in Big Island mailboxes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Third Circuit Chief Judge Robert D.S. Kim offered assurance the Judiciary is doing everything possible to keep jurors safe.
‘It’s the best we can do’: Courthouse manages influx of District Court cases amid pandemic
A line of people stretched from the entrance of Keahuolu Courthouse to the parking lot as 129 people waited to be checked in for Thursday morning’s Kona District Court calendar.
Waimea man pleads not guilty to charges in fatal crash
A Waimea man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to seven charges filed in connection with a 2019 crash that claimed the life of a mother of four and injured three girls.
Waimea residents rally in support of postal workers
A small but passionate group of individuals were met with honking horns as they waved signs on Mamalahoa Highway Saturday in Waimea in support of postal workers.
Hometown Heroes: Hawaii Learning Resource Fund bridges the gap
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, West Hawaii Today is publishing a story about individuals, groups or organizations that have helped make life better for others in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sewer replacement project gets underway Tuesday
Traffic patterns on Palani Road, between Kailua Pier and Kuakini Highway, will be altered beginning Tuesday as work begins to replace an aging sewer line.
Man indicted in 2019 crash that killed mother of 4, injured 3 girls
A Waimea man is facing seven charges in connection with a two-car crash Nov. 10, 2019, that claimed the life of a mother of four and injured three girls.
Grand jury indicts 4 on child sex asssault charges
A Kona grand jury on Monday handed down four separate indictments for first-degree sexual assault of a minor.
Man indicted in 2019 crash that killed mother of four
A Kona Grand Jury Tuesday handed down a seven-count indictment in connection with a November crash that took the life of a Kona woman and injured three children.
100 years young: Despite virus, generations of family make sure matriarch’s 100th birthday a blast
Large gatherings have changed with COVID-19, but Life Care Center of Kona resident Sumiko Yamamoto’s family got creative in order to celebrate her 100th birthday on Saturday.
Amazon Air expands operations to Kona International Airport
Hawaii Island residents ordering products via Amazon can expect faster shipping following the start of Amazon Air operations Thursday at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Let the children play
Parents and their keiki enjoyed some fun Wednesday morning at the Na Kamalei Toddler Playground at Kailua Park amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
