Lailani community hopes for justice for 6-year-old boy
KAILUA-KONA — Residents of Lailani Apartments have been watching their community a little more closely since the death of one of the neighborhood children last month.
Kona man charged in stabbing incident at Kaiminani Drive home
KAILUA-KONA — A Kona man has been charged in connection to a stabbing incident that left two people injured last week.
Long road to recovery: Veterans court celebrates graduation
KEALAKEKUA — Greg Javar couldn’t contain the smile on his face as the Big Island Veterans Treatment team talked about his journey to sobriety.
Bail reduced for 3 accomplices in alleged cop killer case
KAILUA-KONA — A 3rd Circuit Court judge reduced bail for two of the known associates of accused cop killer Justin Waiki.
No new updates in ‘suspicious’ death of 6-year-old boy
KAILUA-KONA — No new information has been released regarding the investigation into the suspicious death of 6-year-old boy almost a week ago.
Employee suffers burns after explosion at Panda Express
KAILUA-KONA — A Panda Express employee was taken to the hospital for burn injuries after a suspected gas explosion around lunchtime Monday at Kona Commons.
Hawaii Fire rescues 7 trespassing hikers from flash flood in Waimea stream
KAILUA-KONA — No injuries were reported after seven trespassing hikers were rescued from a Waimea stream during a flash flooding warning Saturday afternoon.
Erroneous releases from HCCC continue
KAILUA-KONA — Two more erroneous releases from Hawaii Community Correctional Center have occurred since jail staff mistakenly released a man on trial for murder in July.
A message of unity and love
KAILUA-KONA — The sun slowly set as several members of the West Hawaii community gathered in Kona to mourn victims of the shooting at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue.
Lawsuit filed against Waimea businessman
KAILUA-KONA — A civil lawsuit was filed in 3rd Circuit Court against a Waimea businessman last month alleging sexual abuse against a 12-year-old boy about 20 years ago.
Kona Jewish community feels shock, grief over Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
KAILUA-KONA — Distance hasn’t quelled the feelings of shock and grief felt by Kona’s Jewish community after news broke of a gunman barging into a Pittsburgh synagogue and opening fire, killing 11 people.
Jury acquits Kailua-Kona man accused of sexual assault, kidnapping
KAILUA-KONA — A jury this week acquitted a Kailua-Kona man charged with sexually assaulting a woman last April in Kailua Village.
Drug case headed to Circuit Court
KEALAKEKUA — A Hawaii Police vice officer testified during a preliminary hearing Thursday that he bought marijuana and an eight-ball of cocaine from a Kailua-Kona man at a downtown scooter rental business.
Attack victim moves to mainland hospital
KAILUA-KONA — A 63-year-old man has been moved to a hospital on the mainland for further treatment after suffering a brutal beating at the hands of two men and a woman while working as a security guard at a Kailua-Kona hotel last month.
Search warrants lead to 2 drug arrests at Kona business and residence
KAILUA-KONA — A man and woman have been arrested on numerous drug charges after authorities received complaints about possible distribution at a scooter rental business off Alii Drive, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Frequent thefts frustrate volunteers at South Kona community garden
HONAUNAU — On a quiet road in Honaunau sits a beautiful community garden. At first glance it seems to be a peaceful spot of land providing local produce and herbs for residents of South Kona, however, something sad and unfortunate continues to plague the property.
Kukio employee suffers critical injuries in accident on resort grounds
KAILUA-KONA — A North Kona resort employee is in critical condition after an accident on the property Monday afternoon.
Hundreds gather for 3rd annual Hawaii Island Women’s Leadership Summit
KAILUA-KONA — An energy was undeniable as over 200 women gathered at a Kona resort to listen and talk about ways to overcome personal and social issues and how to be successful in their lives.
Hawi woman indicted in 2016 fatal crash
KAILUA-KONA — A Hawi woman has been charged in connection with a 2016 fatal crash in North Kohala that left two dead.
‘He had a huge heart’ : Family grateful for Good Samaritans who stayed with Konawaena teacher after fatal crash
KAILUA-KONA — Mike Shine lived up to his name, as those who knew him described the Waikoloa man to be larger than life, in more ways than one.
