Stories by Mitchell Bonds

Accident closes highway for investigation

Hawaii Police report a traffic accident around 2:40 p.m. Sunday on the Queen Kaahumanu Highway south of Kona near the airport, and have closed the highway. Passersby noted the vehicles involved were a gray Honda Pilot and a Jeep, with one reported fatality and several injured, including injuries to minor children.

Bench Warrants 11-8-19

As of Friday November 8, 2019 the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:

Island Life: Color Cascade

Blossoms from a rainbow shower tree (cassia javanica) spill forth in pinks and yellows. (Jayne Pinc/Community contributor)

Island Life: Celebrating Filipino Culture

The Kohala Filipino Festival at Kamehameha Park on Oct. 19 celebrated Filipino culture with fashion, dance, food and music. From left: Connie Bautista, Corazon Tomas, Nellie Aguiran, Sally Francisco, Sally Castillo, Sofia Ramos, Vivian Realista, Paz Rivera, Grace Bartolome,Linda Alejandro, Leo Guitang, Neth Valdez Castro. Courtesy photo

Island Life: Goldenglow

Sunday’s sunset painted the West Hawaii coast in shades of gold, as seen from this vantage point. (Travis Craig/Community contributor)

Bench Warrants 11-01-19

As of Friday November 1, 2019 the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants: