‘Having this kind of program makes a difference’: Event gives area girls chance to explore STEM topics
Fifth-grade girls from 26 schools across West Hawaii gathered Tuesday to attend GEMS – Girls Exploring Math and Science.
Nonprofits receive checks from Visitor Industry Charity Walk
Checks were presented Friday to nonprofit organizations for their participation in the 2023 Visitor Industry Charity Walk held in May.
‘A day to show respect’
On the 11th day of the 11th month at 11:11 a.m. Don Brown, adjutant of DAV Chapter-7 blew the pu signaling the start of Veterans Day Ceremony at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery followed by a Hawaiian blessing by Kumu Keala Ching.
Buckets and badges happening in Kona
High atop a 10 foot scaffold, police officers beckoned shoppers at the Kona Walmart to donate money for West Hawaii Special Olympics Friday at Badges and Buckets, formerly known as Cop on Top.
HONOUR for the homeless
Over 20 homeless individuals and volunteers along with seven police officers spent Thursday morning painting all of the gates at Old Kona Airport Park as participants in the fourth HOUNOUR program.
Next annual HONOUR project on Thursday, Nov. 9
The Kona Community Policing Section will be holding its annual HONOUR (Homeless Outreach Nurturing Our Community) project on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 8 a.m. The HONOUR project was created to provide the Kona homeless population with the opportunity to serve the community through community service-based projects while working together with other community volunteers and leaders. The goal is to provide each individual the opportunity to feel empowered and rehabilitated through teamwork and accomplishment.
Kona rabbi fined
A Kona rabbi has been levied thousands of dollars in fines and ordered by the county to cease and desist religious gatherings at his home.
Arbor day festivities at Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
Arbor Day was celebrated Saturday at Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden with Native plant and tree sale, ‘ulu propagation and tree care, kalo varieties walkabout, cooking demos, garden tours, composting classes kapa demonstrations. lomilomi sessions keiki booth, food and entertainment.
Miss Kona Coffee 2023
Tatia Denis-McRight was crowned Miss Kona Coffee Saturday evening at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel with Matea Young named Miss Aloha Hawaii and Zoe Gacayan Miss Kona Coffee Teen.
Kona Coffee Fest will begin today
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee will fill the air as the 10-day Kona Coffee Cultural Festival kicks off in the heart of Hawaii’s Kona region.
Events planned for Arbor Day
It’s that time of year to pay homage to trees, all kinds of trees.
Ocean View alleged shooter appears in court
An Ocean View man charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting another man in the face on Oct. 15 was granted supervised release during his initial appearance Thursday in Kona District Court.
Kawaihae Harbor facelift approved
Hawaii is set to receive nearly $23.5 million to improve Kawaihae Harbor U.S. Senator Brian Schatz announced Tuesday.
Bids requested for airport runway rehabilitation
The Department of Transportation’s Airports Division has issued request for bids for the long-awaited Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole runway rehabilitation.
Kalaoa Solar Project meeting on Nov. 13, open to public
The public is invited to attend an informational meeting about the Kalaoa Solar Project, a proposed 40-acre renewable energy facility on state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands property in Kalaoa.
Halloween stabbing involving minors
Police on Tuesday arrested a female minor for a stabbing incident that occurred Halloween night in Pualani Estates.
Surf schools to find out Nov. 17 if they can operate at Kahalu‘u Beach Park
After years of public meetings, draft rules with numerous amendments and jurisdictional disputes, surf schools wanting to operate at Kahalu‘u Beach Park will find out on Nov. 17 if they are awarded one of four coveted spots determined by a lottery.
Former Big Island assistant police chief requests trial
A former Hawaii Police Department assistant chief was in Circuit Court Friday for his arraignment on charges stemming from a Sept. 22 altercation with his police detective ex-girlfriend.
2022 sentence in sexual assault case vacated
A 22-year-old man sentenced in March 2022 to up to three decades behind bars for the 2019 sexual assault of an elderly woman at a South Kohala campground will receive a new trial after the Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated his sentence because of prosecutorial misconduct.
Hawaii Artist’s Collaboration welcomes new artists in this year’s event
Creativity was in free flow Wednesday at woodworker Tai Lake’s property in Holualoa as 35 artists from around the world gathered for the Hawaii Artist Collaboration.
