Man pleads not guilty to killing son
A 66-year-old Captain Cook man pleaded not guilty Friday to the shooting death of his son in April.
Cauliflower coral not endangered
The National Marine Fisheries Service has determined reef-building cauliflower coral around Hawaii does not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Home, sweet home: Prosecutors move into new digs in Kona
The West Hawaii Civic Center welcomed the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney to its campus this week as the long-awaited building was finally ready for occupancy.
Charges refiled in July 2018 hit-and-run crash that killed motorcyclist
A 44-year-old South Kona woman has been recharged in connection with a July 2018 hit-and-run crash in South Kona that killed a 61-year-old visitor.
Ways and Means passes measure banning flavored tobacco products
The state Senate Ways and Means Committee on Thursday unanimously advanced a bill banning flavored tobacco products.
Murder suspect to stand trial
A 66-year-old Captain Cook man charged with the murder of his son appeared in Kona District Court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing.
Kona Circuit Court Judge Melvin Fujino announces retirement
After 31 years in government service, 3rd Circuit Court Judge Melvin Fujino has announced his retirement and is ready to open a new chapter in his life.
Minimum terms set in hotel beating case
A woman convicted of attempted murder in the 2018 attack of a Kona hotel security guard must spend over three decades behind bars before becoming eligible for parole.
Man sentenced to 10 years for 2018 crash that killed mother of two
In an emotionally charged courtroom, a 10-year jail sentence was handed down Wednesday to a Kona man who pleaded no contest earlier this year to first-degree negligent homicide stemming from a 2018 crash that killed a 41-year-old mother of two.
Praise the sun: Solstice in Paleaku Gardens
Summer solstice, the longest day of sunlight in the northern hemisphere, has been celebrated by most cultures throughout history.
Tiny houses to be occupied by end of June
Tiny houses for the homeless built last Saturday at Old Kona Airport Park are expected to be occupied on June 30, according to HOPE Services.
Getting back to basics: Kona Historical Society resumes Portuguese bread baking program
The fire was stoked early Thursday morning as members of the Kona Historical Society resumed bread baking in their Portuguese stone oven.
Kona Community Hospital receives $5M from feds
Kona Community Hospital was one of two hospitals in the state to receive a combined $11.9 million in new federal funding to support health care services for vulnerable and low-income individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sight is Beautiful marks 40 years: West Hawaii students place in state competition
Four West Hawaii elementary school students placed in the Lion’s Club’s Sight is Beautiful state competition.
Stabbing suspect pleads not guilty
A 61-year-old Kailua-Kona man accused of stabbing his wife pleaded not guilty Friday to charges related to the May 30 incident at the couple’s Pualani Estates home.
Waiki accomplice sentenced to 6 years
Sentencing was handed down on June 5 for a woman accused of aiding accused cop-killer Justin Waiki following the fatal shooting of a Hawaii Police Department officer in July 2018.
Hawaii County Fire Department and volunteers erect homeless shelters
The access road behind Old Kona Airport Park became the newest homeless shelter as 18 tiny houses were constructed Saturday morning.
Hometown Heroes: Anne Broderson is fighting for our health
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.
Waikoloa Village solar project progressing
A solar farm in Waikoloa is one step closer to producing energy for Hawaii Island.
HECO selects 3 Big Island projects in quest for renewable energy, energy storage
A pair of solar-plus-storage projects that will generate 120 megawatts of solar power with 480 megawatt-hour storage capacity in South Kohala are moving forward.
