Man charged for monk seal harassment
A 52-year-old man, who recently relocated to Hawaii from the mainland, was cited Tuesday by a trio of State and federal agencies after his dog was captured oån videotape harassing a Hawaiian monk seal at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park on Oct. 10.
Back in the spirit: Lualai Halloween Spook-tacular a hit
The Lualani Halloween Spook-tacular returned Monday after a two-year break amid the COVID pandemic.
Police ID Puna crash victim
Hawaii Island police have identified the driver of the 2011 Mazda sedan involved in a fatal single-vehicle crash in Pahoa on Oct. 19 as 49-year-old April Buxton of Puna. The crash was reported at 10:13 p.m. in the area of Kahakai Boulevard and Welea Street.
Hilo man killed in motorcycle collision
Hawaii Island police are investigating a fatal traffic collision involving two motorcylces that was reported just after 6 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Kilauea Avenue and East Palai Street in Hilo.
Konawaena defeats Hilo 51-0 for second straight BIIF Division I title
The Konawaena Wildcats handily defeated the Hilo Vikings Saturday evening to claim the team’s second straight BIIF Division I title.
Hapuna to remain closed through early November
A popular South Kohala beach park and its cabins are closed through at least early November.
Hawaii Prep advances to quarterfinals; No. 2 Konawaena to play tonight
The Hawaii Prep Ka Makani girls volleyball defeated the Lanai High School Pine Lasses Tuesday in the first round of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association volleyball state championships in Honolulu.
Water main break impacts water service in Puako
Customers along Puako Beach Drive will experience no or intermittent water service while Hawaii County Department of Water Supply crews work to repair two water main breaks. Repairs are underway and estimated to be completed within 6 to 8 hours.
Wildcats claim BIIF Division II girls volleyball championship
An ace by Taimane Alo sealed the deal Tuesday night for the Konawaena High School girls volleyball team to claim the BIIF Division II Championship.
Pilot parking fee program starts Dec. 1 at Kahaluu Beach Park
The County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing a one-year pilot to implement a nonresident parking fee at Kahaluu Beach Park effective Dec. 1.
South Kona crash claims life of man, 18
An 18-year-old man died following a single-vehicle collision on Sunday, 1.7 miles west, makai, on Napo‘opo‘o Road in Captain Cook.
Motorcyclist killed in Hilo crash
Hawaii Island police are investigating a fatal traffic crash in Hilo that occurred on Sunday afternoon in the area of Kanoelehua Avenue and East Kawili Street.
Bail increased for man accused of attempted murder
Bail was recently increased for a California man accused of attempted murder and other offenses stemming from an alleged stabbing Sept. 1 at a South Kohala hotel.
Beach parks to close for archeological preservation, ADA work
A pair of popular North Kona beach parks will close starting Oct. 31 for up to eight months for an array of improvements.
Police officer charged following domestic dispute
Hawaii Island police have charged a 28-year-old North Kohala patrol officer with abuse following a domestic dispute at a residence in Ainaloa on Oct. 1.
Captain Cook man charged with multiple drug offenses
Hawaii Island police have charged 41-year-old Matthew B. Cummings of Captain Cook a variety of drug offenses following the execution of search warrants at Cummings’s South Kona property.
Crash claims life of Kona man
A 21-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday near the intersection of Kealakaa and Kealakehe streets in North Kona.
Puna man facing attempted murder, other offenses
Hawaii Island police have charged 40-year-old Shane Fann of Mountain View, with attempted murder and numerous firearm-related offenses following a violent altercation in Eden Roc on Monday night.
Police investigate shooting incident in Puna
Hawaii Island police have initiated an attempted murder investigation following a shooting incident Monday night in Puna.
Puna man missing since 2020 located
Hawaii Island police have located 47-year-old Derek Lee Kalani Aiona, who was reported missing in August 2020.
