Turning tragedy into a miracle: Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation provides funds, celebrates emergency responders at 21st annual awards dinner
FAIRMONT — In one evening, the Big Island community replenished the needs of a depleted Hawaii County Fire Department through financial donations and equipment funding during the 21st annual awards ceremony for the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation at the Fairmont Orchid Saturday night.
3 people arrested, several citations issued in Hilo parks sweep
KAILUA-KONA — Three people were arrested during a sweep of Hilo parks Wednesday night, officials confirmed Thursday.
Mental health exam ordered for accused child snatcher
KEALAKEKUA — A District Court judge granted a mental health examination for a Kailua-Kona woman accused of attempting to take a child away from a Kealakehe Elementary School classroom.
No body cams for Hawaii PD result of lack of funding
KAILUA-KONA — For at least five years, the Hawaii Police Department has been looking at ways to fund a body-worn camera program for its officers. However, with a “status-quo” budget, the department keeps coming up short.
Pockets of West Hawaii feel effects of Hurricane Lane
NORTH KOHALA — While some pockets of West Hawaii have felt the effects of Hurricane Lane as it continues to pass by, the west side as a whole has remained relatively unscathed despite earlier predictions of a harsh weather beating.
Wife of defendant takes stand in murder trial
KEALAKEKUA — Eber Miranda-Garcia’s wife had a hard time recalling statements she made to police when she was questioned by prosecutors about what she witnessed the day before a Holualoa man was found dead in a coffee field three years ago.
Waiting game: Officials stay vigilant tracking potential hurricane impacts for West Hawaii
KAILUA-KONA — As Hurricane Lane wreaked havoc in East Hawaii throughout the day Thursday, West Hawaii residents enjoyed light rain, overcast skies, with no major winds.
Unsealed indictment reveals 7 people charged in aiding suspected cop killer while on the lam
KAILUA-KONA — Four additional people have been charged in connection to assisting a man who evaded capture for three days after reportedly killing a Hawaii Police officer last month.
Police seek 2 people for questioning in ongoing investigation into those who aided Waiki while on the run
KAILUA-KONA — Following receipt of grand jury indictments related to those who assisted Justin Waiki while he was on the run after fatally shooting Officer Bronson Kaliloa on July 17, Hawaii Island police have served bench warrants on individuals who are alleged to have assisted the suspected cop killer.
In police interview, suspect confesses to murder
KEALAKEKUA — A Holualoa man standing trial with his brother for murder was seen on video, played in a courtroom before a jury, confessing to killing Dolores “Lolo” Borja-Valle after first pronouncing his innocence to the crime.
Kona man indicted for 368 marijuana plants, 30 pounds of dried pot
KAILUA-KONA — A 48-year-old man initially arrested, but released, during a marijuana bust at a Kona Palisades home last week has since been indicted by a grand jury.
Opening statements made, evidence submitted to court on first day of murder trial
KEALAKEKUA — Several photographs and pieces of evidence were presented to a jury on the first day of trial for two brothers accused of murder and conspiracy.
Opening arguments slated to begin in jury trial for two brothers accused of murder
KAILUA-KONA — Opening arguments are slated to begin today in the jury trial of two brothers accused in the murder of a Holualoa man three years ago.
Kapela concedes to incumbent Creagan in House District 5 race
KAILUA-KONA — Jeanne Kapela has conceded to incumbent Richard Creagan in the House District 5 representative race in the 2018 primary election.
Judge grants Old A rape suspect house arrest
KEALAKEKUA — A teen facing class A felony sex assault charges was granted house arrest after violating conditions of bail, despite strong objections from prosecutors.
Keauhou Ranch fire doubles in size, torching over 3,000 acres
KAILUA-KONA — Fire crews continue to battle a brush fire in Volcanoes National Park that has seen little signs of containment.
Jury selection begins for murder trial
KEALAKEKUA — Jury selection is underway for the trial of two brothers facing murder and conspiracy charges in the death of a Holualoa man three years ago.
Hundreds of marijuana plants discovered in Kona Palisades home
KAILUA-KONA — A search warrant at a home in the Kona Palisades yielded hundreds of marijuana plants, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Large brush fire breaks out near Volcanoes National Park
KAILUA-KONA — As fire crews gain control over a massive brush in Waikoloa, another blaze is tearing through the areas of Ka‘u and into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, damaging koa forest.
Sheriff’s division lieutenant fined for alleged ethics violations
KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii Island’s lone sheriff’s lieutenant has agreed to pay a $6,000 fine for two alleged ethics violations that occurred in March of 2014.
