Kawaihae sex assault trial pushed back
A Kona Circuit Court judge on Friday granted a third trial continuance and denied a motion to dismiss charges for a 20-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a septuagenarian last summer at a Kawaihae campground.
Office of the Public Defender moving Sept. 1
The Office of the Public Defender is moving to a new location on Sept. 1.
Nephi’s Smokehouse holds inaugural Back to School event
Nephi’s Smokehouse on Saturday hosted its inaugural Back to School event providing backpacks and school supplies for keiki now set to be back in the classroom Aug. 17.
Hawaii Community College — Palamanui holds drive-through graduation
Hawaii Community College — Palamanui graduated 102 students this school year, with associate degrees and certificates in Hawaiian studies, natural science, culinary arts and other academic programs. But due to COVID-19, the in-person commencement ceremony that traditionally occurs in May was canceled.
Woman charged with murder in death of child granted supervised release
A Kona Circuit Court judge on Wednesday severed the case of two Puna women accused of murder in the 2018 death of a 6-year-old boy at a Kealakehe apartment complex. Supervised release was also granted to one of the defendants.
Man pleads not guilty to charges related to fatal June crash
A 38-year-old Kailua-Kona man Thursday pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and other charges filed connection with a June 21 crash in Ka‘u that killed a 31-year-old woman.
Kona Community Hospital names new CEO
Kona Community Hospital has a new regional CEO starting next month.
Remembering the ‘Forgotten War’: Veterans reflect on Korean War, 67th anniversary of conflict’s end amid virus
Known as the “Forgotten War,” the Korean War started 70 years ago with North Korea invading the South on June 25, 1950. Ultimately, nearly five million civilians and soldiers were left dead, including nearly 37,000 American servicemen and an additional 7,800 classified as missing in action.
Man pleads no contest to 21 of 43 charges filed in connection with 2019 islandwide crime spree
A Kailua-Kona man accused of an islandwide crime spree last August has pleaded no contest to 21 of the 43 charges filed against him.
Making sure they’re ready: Full Life provides dozens of clients with disaster preparedness kits
Full Life, a Hawaii Island nonprofit dedicated to helping people with developmental disabilities lead happy, productive and self-directed lives, recently provided dozens of clients with a disaster preparedness kit amid the threat of Hurricane Douglas, which skirted the state over the weekend.
Police seek reported runaway
Hawaii Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile male who was reported as a runaway.
Community and nonprofits raise funds for education materials
Hundreds of bags of school supplies were distributed Saturday ahead of the anticipated reopening of Hawaii Island public schools early next month.
Kahakai Elementary School secures plastic shields for student and teacher desks
One West Hawaii school is gearing up for reopening on Aug. 4 with an extra layer of protection for students and teachers.
Judge maintains $100K bail for Kona attempted murder suspect
A Kona Circuit Court Judge maintained bail Wednesday for a 29-year-old woman charged with attempted murder for allegedly ramming a moped carrying two people June 13.
Compassion in action: Aloha MAP program distributes school supplies to participants
A steady stream of cars filtered through Big Island Grill’s parking lot Saturday as Aloha MAP staff distributed 900 bags filled with school supplies to students participating in the summer program.
545 Kona Community Hospital employees test negative for COVID-19
Kona Community Hospital said Saturday that all but three of the 548 COVID-19 tests administered to staff on Thursday have come back negative for the virus.
Results from tests of Kona hospital staff not yet available; nearly 600 tested so far
Kona Community Hospital on Friday was unable to provide the results of COVID-19 testing performed Thursday on staff, patients, and ancillary personnel.
‘We needed to test everybody’: Kona hospital testing all employees, providers after 3 test positive for COVID-19
In a swift reaction to the news that three employees at Kona Community Hospital tested positive for COVID-19, the facility’s entire staff was tested for the coronavirus on Thursday.
Advisory lifted for Kailua Bay
Work will begin Monday to repair a force main break on Alii Drive that sent nearly 20,000 gallons of sewage onto the roadway and into Kailua Bay on Saturday morning.
Sewage spill closes Kailua Bay
Alii Drive was shut down for several hours Saturday as county crews cleaned up a sewage spill in front of Niumalu Beach in Kailua Village.
