Near fatal efoil accident results in lawsuit
A Kona attorney who filed a lawsuit after a 10 year-old boy lost his thumb in an efoil accident wants to get the word out to others on the dangers of the battery powered board.
Free eye clinic in Kona a success
Hundreds of Hawaii Island residents, some traveling from as far away as Hilo and Puna, took advantage of a free eye exam and glasses at the Hawaii Island Community Health Center in Kealakehe thanks to a program within the Department of Defense.
North Kohala community pool now open
North Kohala residents can finally take a cool dip in their community pool after being closed nearly two years for repairs.
Hamakua-Kohala health center, housing approved
The Leeward Planning Commission on Wednesday unanimously gave a favorable recommendation for Hamakua-Kohala Health’s application for a Special Permit to establish a transitional clinic and workforce housing, including accessory structures and uses on 4.321 acres of land in the State Land Use Agricultural District.
How to help our Maui ohana
When disaster hits the islands, residents of the state come together to offer assistance to their collective ohana impacted.
Three brushfires still burning on the Big Island
Fire officials on Hawaii Island continued to fight and monitor three brush fires Wednesday they were battling in West Hawaii.
Kona coffee labelling study underway
A study is underway to determine the economic impact of requiring a minimum 51% Hawaiian coffee beans when using the regional name in blends.
High winds bring fires to West Hawaii
As of Tuesday afternoon, the Hawaii County Fire Department was battling three brush fires in North and South Kohala that resulted in mandatory evacuations for several areas.
Two brush fires blazing in North and South Kohala
Hawaii County Fire Department is battling two brush fires in North and South Kohala — one in the North Kohala District off Akoni Pule Highway (Highway 270) near Kohala Ranch and the other in the South Kohala District in Waimea.
Honokohau Harbor drainage project begins
Work began Monday at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor on the boat wash down area to improve drainage.
Queen’s Health System acquires land in N. Kona
West Hawaii is one step closer to getting more access to healthcare with the announcement of Queen’s Health System’s acquisition of land in North Kona.
‘A life-changing experience’
First responders from around the island gathered Saturday in Kona to compete in the inaugural First Responder Invitational Fitness Competition.
Ka ‘Io joins Big Island’s fire department
Thanks to a donation from the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation, through generous benefactors, Hawaii County will become a safer place with a new fire department helicopter.
‘A powerful tool to save lives’
At Mayor Mitch Roth’s Waimea Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, Acting Deputy Police Chief Reed Mahuna announced the initiative to put a lifesaving devise in the hands of all officers on the island.
Mayor Roth signs new county office into law to address challenges posed by a changing environment
Mayor Mitch Roth on Wednesday signed Bill 48 creating a new department to be known as the Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity, and Resilience with a budget of $619,326.
A teachers dream come true
Christy Logan had an epiphany nearly 10 years ago when acting as a substitute teacher at Kealakehe Elementary School which turned into an idea, then a mission.
County finance committee tackles housing crisis
Hawaii County Council Finance Committee on Tuesday advanced to full council the acceptance of $10 million in federal funds for the vertical construction of Kukuiola emergency shelter in Kailua-Kona.
Ocean View man charged with attempted murder
An Ocean View man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in South Kona early Thursday morning.
‘It’s all about giving back’ – Locally born John Ursua, Seahawks receiver, holds camp in Kona
A Kona boy who made it all the way to the pros held a football camp Friday at Old Kona Airport Park for youth from around the state.
County mulling management, use of tiny structures
The county is looking for a new non-profit to manage Ka Lamaku, the tiny homes located at the entrance of Old Kona Airport Park in Kailua-Kona that have served as an emergency shelter since 2020.
