Settlement reached in HPA sex abuse lawsuit
KAILUA-KONA — A federal civil lawsuit against Hawaii Preparatory Academy in a case involving a former teacher accused of sexually abusing a student two years ago was officially dismissed last month.
Trial for suspect in Old A rape case continued
KEALAKEKUA — A jury trial has been continued for a Kona teen facing felony sex assault charges in a rape case that reportedly occurred two years ago.
Celebrity couple among Good Samaritans who provided life-saving measures
KAILUA-KONA — A celebrity couple visiting the Big Island was among a group of Good Samaritans who provided life-saving measures for a man who ultimately died after a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning.
Guilty of a misdemeanor
KEALAKEKUA — A former Hawaii County police officer faces up to a year in jail after jurors on Friday found him guilty of misdemeanor negligent homicide for fatally striking a cyclist more than three years ago.
Closing statements presented to jury in Buddemeyer case
KEALAKEKUA — A jury has begun deliberating in the case against former Hawaii County police officer Jody Buddemeyer, accused of negligent homicide after fatally striking a cyclist more than three years ago.
Former officer testifies in his defense
KEALAKEKUA — A former Hawaii Police officer accused of fatally striking a cyclist testified in 3rd Circuit Court he didn’t remember the moment the collision occurred the morning of March 1, 2015.
Officer defense lays case
KEALAKEKUA — A court-appointed doctor testified a former Hawaii County police officer suffered from a shift-work sleep disorder the morning he fatally struck a cyclist in March 2015.
Motion for acquittal denied for one Miranda-Garcia brother; new trial date scheduled
KEALAKEKUA — A 3rd Circuit Court judge denied a judgment of acquittal for a brother accused of second-degree murder.
No charges in stolen police drug case; deputy chief calls investigation ‘thorough’
KAILUA-KONA — No charges will be filed in a stolen drug evidence case involving a former officer with the Hawaii Police Department.
No charges for officer suspected of stealing drug evidence
KAILUA-KONA — No charges will be filed in a stolen drug evidence case involving a former officer with the Hawaii Police Department.
Sentencing delayed for Kona doctor who pleaded guilty to prescription fraud
KEALAKEKUA — Sentencing has been postponed for a Kona doctor who earlier this year pleaded guilty to prescription fraud.
Evidence displayed to jury in Buddemeyer case
KEALAKEKUA — A mangled bicycle and pieces of a vehicle were displayed to a jury in 3rd Circuit Court as evidence for the state against a former Hawaii Police officer charged with negligent homicide.
Widow testifies in Buddemeyer case
KEALAKEKUA — The widow of a cyclist testified Wednesday in 3rd Circuit Court during the trial of a former Hawaii police officer charged with negligent homicide.
Trial for ex-officer begins; Buddemeyer accused of killing cyclist
KEALAKEKUA — A jury seated in 3rd Circuit Court listened to opening statements by the state and defense in the trial for a former Hawaii police officer accused of negligent homicide after allegedly fatally striking a cyclist while on-duty in March of 2015.
Business, finance, well-being and communication focus of women’s leadership summit
KAILUA-KONA — The Hawaii Island Women’s Leadership Summit isn’t just about empowering women in the community. It’s about forging a sisterhood that perpetuates women in leadership roles and achieving their goals.
Waikoloa Village forum dissects August brush fire response
WAIKOLOA — Waikoloa Village residents agreed emergency responders worked hard to protect their homes from an 18,000-acre brush fire that raged near their properties in August.
Still no news from AG’s office on missing police evidence case
KAILUA-KONA — The Department of the Attorney General maintains its silence on the status of a stolen drug evidence case involving the Hawaii Police Department.
Man indicted on multiple sex assault charges
KAILUA-KONA — A Kailua-Kona man was released on $45,000 bail after being picked up on felony sexual assault charges earlier this month.
Near-death beating caught on camera
KEALAKEKUA — An assault on a hotel security guard in downtown Kona was captured on surveillance camera and viewed by the District Court judge as well as defense counselors during a preliminary hearing on Friday.
Wendy DeWeese takes oath as family court judge
KEALAKEKUA — The confirmation to judge of Wendy M. DeWeese marked history for Hawaii Island courts as it has now achieved gender equity on the bench.
