HPD: Man found in Hilo Harbor likely drowned
Autopsy results for an elderly Hilo man whose body was found in Hilo Harbor earlier this month indicate he died from “a probable drowning,” according to the Hawaii Police Department.
Electric golf cart possible cause of house fire
A lithium ion battery charging on an electric golf cart might have ignited a fire that heavily damaged a Waikoloa home early Tuesday morning, according to the Hawaii Fire Department.
County wastewater resolution advances
Hawaii County officials believe they are capable of repairing the island’s ailing wastewater infrastructure before a series of deadlines mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Boyfriend of drowning victim claims inadequate response by police, fire
The boyfriend of a 29-year-old Keaau woman who drowned early Sunday morning after slipping and falling into the ocean off a sea cliff in Hawaiian Paradise Park alleges she died because of an inadequate response by police and fire rescuers.
Wastewater agreement reached: Administrative order between EPA, county aims to improve aging sewage plants
A federal agency is closely scrutinizing the deteriorating wastewater infrastructure on the Big Island.
Waimea therapy animal vies for ‘Pet of the Year’
A miniature horse from Waimea that visits patients at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital could become the nonprofit Pet Partners’ “Pet of the Year.”
Planning Commission faces backlog: Leeward permits pile up as board fails to meet for 6 months
West Hawaii development permit requests are piling up after the Leeward Planning Commission has been unable to meet for six months straight.
Cats and companionship: Kona Kat Cafe serves refreshments and felines ready for adoption
Kona has a new cafe that is serving up a purrrfectly delightful experience.
Exodus of Hawaii residents cost state $185M in lost taxes since 2020
The ongoing exodus of Hawaii residents far outstrips the number of U.S. residents moving to the islands, resulting in the overall loss of 36,789 Hawaii residents over the last three years.
Hawaii opens its doors to cryptocurrency
Hawaii has quietly gone from one of most restrictive to one of the most open states in the country when it comes to cryptocurrency.
Public input sought on wastewater master plan
The Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management is requesting public input about a Draft Regional Wastewater Master Plan for Puako and other communities within the South Kohala District.
Empowering the next generation through Legos
When nine-year old Itzuri Lemus walked through the double doors of the Outrigger’s Kaleiopapa Convention Center for her third-grade field trip, she couldn’t believe her eyes.
Ka‘u man sentenced for role in 2009 murder
A 56-year-old Ka‘u man once charged as being an accomplice to the 2009 shooting death of a 21-year-old rodeo champion was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the murder.
Keaau woman charged with abusing her two children
A 41-year-old Keaau woman has been arrested and charged after an incident Monday morning in Papaikou.
Camera on Maunakea captures image of blazing space debris
A fiery object seen over Maunakea last week is believed to have been the remains of a falling satellite, astronomers say.
Honokaa man electrocuted, impaled in bizarre accident
A Honokaa roofing contractor sustained life-threatening injuries last week in a freak accident in Southern California.
Island Life, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024
A sunset view from Waikoloa Village. (Carol Tools/Community contributor)
Island Life for February 15
A close-up of a native hibiscus seed emerging from a fruit capsule. (TY MCDONALD/ UH MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM)
Two ‘Coffee With a Cop’ events upcoming in Kona
West Hawaii residents are invited to attend two upcoming “Coffee With a Cop” events in Kailua-Kona for an opportunity to get to know their district police officers.
Retrial ends in Kona hotel beating case
Two defendants originally convicted of the attempted murder of a security guard at the Kona Seaside Hotel are free after a jury found them guilty of lesser offenses in a retrial that concluded Wednesday.
