Kona pool down 6 to 7 months
KAILUA-KONA After almost being shut down for a full week, Hawaii County officials expect Kona Community Aquatics Center to remain closed for six to seven months until a new filter system can be installed.
Work underway on erosion issue in Kailua Village
KAILUA-KONA Erosion issues on Alii Drive in Kailua Village are being addressed and repairs are underway.
Leilani Estates man pleads guilty to federal charge
KAILUA-KONA A Leilani Estates man accused of firing a weapon at a lava evacuee during the Kilauea eruption last year has pleaded guilty to the charge leveled against him in federal court.
Costco corrects DOH food temperature violation
KAILUA-KONA An inspection at Costco revealed foodborne illness risk factors resulting in a conditional pass from the Hawaii Department of Health.
Kona pool closed indefinitely for repairs
KAILUA-KONA The Kona Community Aquatic Center has closed indefinitely.
Waikoloa woman, Kamuela woman selected as Dole Caregiver Fellows
KAILUA-KONA Two Big Island women have the opportunity to bring attention to issues facing veteran caregivers in the state of Hawaii on a national level.
Public weighs in on short-term rentals
KAILUA-KONA The County Council chamber at West Hawaii Civic Center was packed with people to voice their input on proposed rules regulating the rentals on the island.
Erosion undermines Alii Drive in Kailua Village
KAILUA-KONA County crews are working to address erosion issues on Alii Drive across from Bongo Bens Island Cafe in Kailua Village.
Second rescue at Anna’s Ranch in 4 months
KAILUA-KONA For the second time within four months Hawaii County firefighters were able to successfully bring swimmers to safety after getting trapped in a flash flood on the private property of Annas Ranch in Waimea.
Neighbors recount fatal Ocean View fire
OCEAN VIEW Chuck Henry described his neighborhood street in Ocean View as somber the day after a raging house fire took the life of his friend who lived across the road.
Murder case, take 2: Retrial commences in 2015 Captain Cook slaying
KEALAKEKUA Jury trial commenced a second time for a Holualoa man accused of killing his landlord more than three years ago.
Double fatality ruled murder-suicide
KAILUA-KONA Linda Leilani Mills felt a sense of closure with the latest news in her daughters death, which was reclassified by law enforcement from a coroners inquest to a murder-suicide.
Couple found dead in Kona apartment ruled murder-suicide, police confirm
KAILUA-KONA Police have reclassified a coroners inquest investigation to a murder-suicide for a Kona couple found dead in their apartment last summer.
6-year-old boy’s death still under investigation
KAILUA-KONA An investigation into the murder of a 6-year-old boy in Kailua-Kona is still underway.
2 people indicted on commercial promotion of marijuana
KAILUA-KONA A man originally charged with commercial promotion of marijuana last November was indicted by Kona Grand Jury on Friday.
Lawmakers advance red light camera bill
KAILUA-KONA A bill proposing a red light detector systems program overcame its first hurdle Thursday, clearing a joint judiciary and transportation committee, and is now waiting to be heard by the Committee on Ways and Means.
Double DUI offender ordered to pay $809,000 restitution
KEALAKEKUA A 3rd Circuit Court judge determined a Kailua-Kona man was responsible for more than $800,000 in medical bills after striking a runner on Alii Drive while driving drunk.
Police seek public’s help in locating 2 sisters
KAILUA-KONA Police are seeking the publics help in locating two sisters who were reported missing five days ago.
Weather update: 270 without power; DMVs reopen
KAILUA-KONA The Vehicle Registration and Drivers License services are open in Waimea and the West Hawaii Civil Center after being shut down Monday due to a damaged fiber line.
Weather update: Power disruption affects 45,000
KAILUA-KONA Some county services were knocked off line after a severe winter storm pounded areas of North Hawaii over the weekend.
