Big Island ends 2022 with unemployment rate at 3.8%
The Big Island’s unemployment rate dropped during December, but remained above the statewide rate of 3.2% during the final month of 2022.
Two dead, one injured following South Kohala crash
Two men were killed and a third man hospitalized following a single-vehicle early Sunday in South Kohala.
Man charged following officer-involved shooting in Hilo
Hawaii Island police have charged a 32-year-old Hilo man with an array of offenses following an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred Friday morning in Hilo.
Iolani defeats Konawaena 59-38 in Division I girls basketball championship
Iolani High School defeated Konawaena High School late Friday for the Hawaii High School Athletic Association’s Division I girls basketball state title.
Hilo man hospitalized after officer-involved shooting
A 32-year-old man was hospitalized Friday following an officer-involved shooting earlier in the day in Hilo.
Ballet Folklorico to perform in Hilo, Waimea
The Ballet Folklorico will perform at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and Kahilu Theatre in Waimea during an official visit as representatives of La Serena, Chile, a Sister City of the County of Hawaii.
DMAC presents annual art auction
The Donkey Mill Arts Center presents its 16th annual art auction, “Splash!,” opening Saturday, Feb. 4.
Entangled humpback whale freed in waters off Kona
A humpback whale was freed Tuesday after it was found in a life-threatening entanglement of rope and gear in West Hawaii waters.
Cowboys claims BIIF boys basketball Division II title
Kohala’s Isaac Libron steals the ball from Honokaa during the BIIF Division II Championship Tuesday at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo. Kohala defeated Honokaa 57-53. The Cowboys finished 11-1 in the league and 16-2 overall this season and will go on the play in the HHSAA Championship tournament.
Warriors defeat Wildcats for BIIF boys basketball Division I title
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii guard Kiai Yasso jumps for a lay up during the BIIF Division I Championship against Konawaena Tuesday at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. KS-Hawaii defeated the Wildcats 47-33. The Warriors finished 10-3 in the league and 13-9 overall this season and will go on the play in the HHSAA Championship tournament.
HPD investigating officer-involved shooting of dog
The Hawaii Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting Saturday in Pahala.
Police seek Kona man on outstanding warrant
Hawaii Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 28-year-old Hudson Patrick Ho‘oulu Sauer, of Kona, who is wanted for an outstanding warrant of arrest relative to several vehicle thefts, and for questioning in other criminal investigations.
Police continue search for missing elderly Keaau man
Hawaii Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 76-year-old William Romeo Bishop Sr.
Honokaa man facing multiple drug charges
A Honokaa man is facing a handful of drug offenses following the execution of a search warrant Friday that reportedly turned up marijuana and cocaine.
Lawmakers considering $250,000 settlement in case stemming from sexual assaults at Kona school
The state Department of Education is set to pay a quarter-million-dollar settlement in a 2021 case brought by a Big Island family alleging the agency failed to protect a female student from repeated sexual assault on a public school campus.
Police renew request for woman sought in custodial interference investigation
Hawaii Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance with locating Tara Lasham, who is wanted on an outstanding warrant and for questioning relative to a custodial interference investigation.
Man hospitalized following North Kona crash
A 31-year-old man remains hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash early Sunday in North Kona.
Mountain View man charged with assault of police officers
A Mountain View man is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting police officers earlier this week.
Monk seal dies from injuries following shark bite
The Marine Mammal Center and The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported Wednesday that a juvenile female Hawaiian monk seal known as RM28 died at Ke Kai Ola, the center’s hospital in Kailua-Kona, after suffering severe shark bite trauma.
Hilo man charged in bomb threat investigation
A 43-year-old Hilo man is facing a charge of terroristic threatening after a reported bomb threat Tuesday at a retail shopping center in Hilo.
