Kona teen accused of slew of break-ins waives right to preliminary hearing
KEALAKEKUA — A Kona teen accused of a slew of business break-ins waived his right to a preliminary hearing in District Court Monday afternoon.
Drug Take-Back Initiative coming up
KAILUA-KONA — The Department of the Attorney General hopes to double its collection of unused or expired medications at the upcoming Take-Back Initiative.
Man charged in connection with slew of break-ins
KAILUA-KONA — A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft and burglary charges in connection to a slew of break-ins at businesses and a residence within the past week, police confirmed today.
West Hawaii sheriff lieutenant close to reality
KAILUA-KONA — A second lieutenant will soon join the ranks of the Kona unit of the Department of Public Safety’s Sheriff Division, pending the governor’s approval of the state’s budget.
Scam season
KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii County officials are warning residents of a new telephone scam that solicits donations for volunteer firefighters.
Officers make effort to remove chickens at Kealakehe Police Station
KAILUA-KONA — On any given day, people walking into the Hawaii Police station on Hale Makai Place are greeted by roosters and strutting chickens.
Kailua-Kona man pleads no contest to kidnapping charge
KAILUA-KONA — A Kailua-Kona man accused of sexual assault and kidnapping last June has pleaded no contest.
South Hilo district leads in DUI arrests second week in a row
KAILUA-KONA — South Hilo had the highest number of DUI arrests among Hawaii Island’s districts for the second week in a row, according to the DUI arrest report released today.
Ride along in West Hawaii: SEU assists in animal cruelty search warrant
KAILUA-KONA — Seven Hawaii Police Officers waited 45 seconds before driving up to a residence in Hawaiian Homes to execute a search warrant for animal cruelty.
Years a priority and money already spent, South Kona Police Station still not a go
KAILUA-KONA — Plans to build a South Kona Police Station remain unknown since the project was put off due to lack of funding, according to Hawaii County officials this week.
Larcenist loots loo
KAILUA-KONA — A toilet has gone missing from a residence in Ocean View.
Start by Believing: Police, prosecutors urge residents to take pledge
KAILUA-KONA — Renee Ebanies was raped by her father when she was 12 years old.
Community comes together to support family after loss of Holualoa mom
KAILUA-KONA — The community has come together to support a family after the unexpected death of a Holualoa woman last month.
Shark attack alarms community
KAILUA-KONA — A shark attack at Kukio Bay over the weekend has nearby residents shocked, scared and confused.
Shark attack victim remains in critical condition, police say
KAILUA-KONA — A man involved in a shark attack over the weekend remains in critical condition, authorities said Tuesday.
Reckless endangerment hearing continues
KEALAKEKUA — Two men reportedly shot by an Ocean View man earlier this month testified that at no point did they trespass onto the defendant’s property the night of the incident.
Doctor changes plea
KAILUA-KONA — A Hawaii Island doctor accused of prescription fraud changed his plea to guilty to some of the various charges he was indicted on last year.
Police: Search warrant at apartment complex leads to 2 arrests, recovery of packaged drugs
KAILUA-KONA — A man and woman were taken into custody after a search warrant at an apartment complex resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine and paraphernalia, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Traffic stop leads to discovery of drugs, handgun
KAILUA-KONA — A traffic stop over the weekend led to the recovery of a loaded gun as well as thousands of dollars worth heroin and methamphetamine, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
Sign waving event supports, keeps light on 3-year-old who died in foster care
WAIMEA — Nearly a dozen men, women and children waving signs along Church Row had a message for the community: “justice and love Fabian.”
