Hearing set for man accused of robbing Kona vape shop
A judge on Monday maintained bail for a 39-year-old Kailua-Kona man accused of holding up a Kona vape shop at gunpoint Saturday.
Reusable foodware plan still in the works
A proposed project to replace disposable foodware at Hilo food establishments with reusable items needs a little more time in the oven.
Counties differ in approach to regulating vacation rentals
New state legislation giving the counties the power to reduce or even phase out short-term vacation rentals has triggered different responses — none likely to result in immediate county action even on Maui, where proposed reform was inspired by the housing needs of those displaced by the deadly Aug. 8 wildfires.
Island Life for Monday, May 20, 2024
Orchid season. (Jean Trueman/community contributor)
Another telescope controversy is brewing, this time on Maui
Maui County issues first rebuilding permit for wildfire survivors
Bill would change how corporation counsel is selected
County Council members are divided about a proposed change to how the county’s legal advisers are appointed.
Rosy U.S. summer travel forecast excludes Hawaii
U.S. Transportation Security Administration officials say they are preparing for the highest passenger volumes ever seen at airport security checkpoints nationwide during the peak summer travel season, which begins Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day.
Island Life for Friday, May 17, 2024
Mauka rainbow. (Jean Trueman/community contributor)
Fire destroys Waimea storage shed
Hawaii Fire Department officials said a storage shed adjacent to Habitat for Humanity in Waimea was destroyed by a fire early Thursday morning.
Judge maintains bail for Puna carjacking suspect
A judge on Thursday maintained bail for a carjacking suspect.
Pair accused of stealing car that picked them up hitchhiking
The cases of hitchhikers who allegedly stole a car while the driver was inside Pahoa 7-Eleven store buying food are now in Hilo Circuit Court.
Standoff suspect granted mental exam, freed by judge
A Kona judge has freed a 32-year-old Ocean View man accused of breaking and entering a home and then engaging police in a lengthy armed standoff on Sunday.
Hilo man charged with assault, domestic abuse
Police arrested and charged an 18-year-old Hilo man for assault and domestic abuse-related offenses following a Sunday morning incident on Holomua Street in Hilo.
Regulating Big Island bike tours: Bill would require yearly registration, restrictions on some public roads
What began as an effort to reduce bike traffic on specific West Hawaii roads has become a proposed series of regulations upon bike tour operators throughout the Big Island.
Maui’s Savannah Gankiewicz crowned Miss USA after 2023 winner resigns
Island Life for Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Bali House at Kiholo Bay. (Alan Tharp/Community Contributor)
Big Island, state under flash flood watch due to kona low
The National Weather Service posted a flash flood watch this morning for the state of Hawaii, including Hawaii Island. As of now, the watch is effective through Friday evening.
Closing arguments made in Red Hill lawsuit trial
A lawsuit trial brought by families affected by the Red Hill water crisis against the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act saw both sides make their closing arguments Monday.
Police arrest, release Ocean View man after alleged shooting
Police arrested and later released a 48-year-old Ocean View man following an alleged nonfatal shooting.
