State seeing a summer COVID-19 surge
For Kaimuki resident Jan Hayashi, it started with a headache halfway through the workday.
Stunning sunset
Stunning sunset
Letters — Your voice for Friday, June 21
Keep the lights on with rooftop solar
Al-Qaida commander at Guantánamo Bay sentenced for war crimes
GUANTÁNAMO BAY, Cuba — A former Qaida battlefield commander who admitted that his insurgents killed 17 U.S. and allied forces in wartime Afghanistan in the early 2000s will spend eight more years in prison under a plea agreement disclosed Thursday.
State settles lawsuit filed by 13 youths over climate change
Gov. Josh Green on Thursday announced settlement of a lawsuit against the state by 13 youth plaintiffs who alleged the state violated their constitutional rights to a livable environment by operating a transportation system that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
Committee denies extension for Kona Vistas after residents express strong opposition to the project
After public outcry, a controversial West Hawaii housing development on Tuesday was denied a time extension to complete its project.
Police investigating potential drowning in Kainaliu
Police investigating potential drowning in Kainaliu
Judge in Trump documents case rejected suggestions to step aside
Shortly after Judge Aileen M. Cannon drew the assignment in June 2023 to oversee former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case, two more experienced colleagues on the federal bench in Florida urged her to pass it up and hand it off to another jurist, according to two people briefed on the conversations.
County announces Fourth of July celebrations
Hawaii County’s official Independence Day celebrations will take place Thursday, July 4, in Hilo and Kona.
Iconic Kona Marathon moves back to Kona in 2025
KAILUA-KONA — There’s much to be excited about as exactly one year from today, the iconic UCC Coffee Kona Marathon will move back to its Kona roots in 2025 after being staged along the Kohala Coast for the last ten years.
Report: New medical facility needed in Kailua-Kona
A new report about health care in West Hawaii recommends building a new hospital facility closer to Kailua-Kona.
Benioffs donate another 158 acres to Big Island nonprofit
Philanthropists Marc and Lynne Benioff have donated more land to help increase the supply of affordable housing on Hawaii Island.
HPD’s DUI arrests questioned
When the Hawaii County Police Commission meets Friday, the agenda includes an unofficial complaint alleging the department’s officers automatically arrest and charge motorists with driving under the influence of intoxicants when drug paraphernalia is found.
Council OKs new regulations for bike tours
A proposed series of regulations for commercial bike tour groups has finally passed the County Council, albeit not without disagreements.
Council approves eminent domain to obtain land for Pohoiki Road
A land dispute regarding a pair of Puna land parcels Hawaii County needs access to in order to reopen Pohoiki Road seems unlikely to be resolved cordially.
Coastal camping
Coastal camping
Public invited to ‘Coffee With a Cop’ events in Kona
West Hawaii residents are invited to attend three “Coffee With a Cop” events this month in Kona for an opportunity to get to know their district police officers.
Call center in Hilo nearly complete
Hawaii County’s police and fire dispatchers are getting closer to moving into a new call center that has been under construction since October 2021.
Lahaina homes face 20% turnover in 3 years
A new report released Monday by the Hawai‘i Land Trust indicates that without intervention Lahaina could see an estimated 6.5% of residential properties totaling $122 million change hands over a year, and within three years a 20% turnover of ownership equating to at least $360 million.
Island Life for June 19
Island Life for June 19
