A Konawaena Middle School teacher faces three counts of sexual assault against a minor.
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Kona teacher charged with sex assault of minor; DOE says alleged crimes did not occur on campus
A Konawaena Middle School teacher facing three counts of sexual assault against a minor made his initial court appearance Thursday in Kona District Court.
Kona man, 79, reported missing
Hawaii Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 79-year-old Ronald A. Brown of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing.
Pandemic, animal control issues exacerbate cat overpopulation
The Big Island’s stray and feral cat population has reached a “critical stage” because the COVID-19 pandemic and animal control problems have reduced spay and neuter opportunities and limited the intake of felines.
Hawaii House creates panel to improve standards of conduct
HONOLULU — The state House of Representatives on Thursday created a commission that will recommend how to boost the effectiveness of state ethics, lobbying and campaign finance laws after two former lawmakers earlier this week pleaded guilty in connection with their acceptance of bribes.
‘Just do it’: Blood donors net The Food Basket generous donation
The Food Basket, Hawaii Island’s lone food bank, was able to distribute 437 meals to hungry Big Islanders thanks to blood donors in the community and a partnership with Blood Bank of Hawaii.
Ocean View man charged with sexual assault of a minor
A 43-year-old Ocean View man is facing three counts of sexual assault stemming from all geed acts that occurred between November 2021 and this month.
Big Island COVID-19 infections plummet
New COVID-19 cases on the Big Island dropped to the single digits Wednesday for the first time since December as the omicron surge continues to weaken.
Police: Love triangle led to Oahu acupuncturist’s killing
HONOLULU — An Oahu man shot and killed the acupuncturist who treated his wife for back pain and fertility issues — and had an affair with her, Honolulu police said.
Progress on Waianuenue Avenue
A long-awaited road reconstruction project on Waianuenue Avenue is causing traffic delays on nearby Kaumana Drive.
Close call: Fire forces evacuations, road closures in Kona
Residents of Hillcrest and Aloha Kona subdivisions as well as businesses in Pottery Terrace in Kailua-Kona were evacuated Wednesday as a fast-moving brush fire approached homes and structures.
Residents allowed to return to homes as firefighters continue to battle fire in Kailua-Kona
Update: Residents are being allowed to return to their homes and all highways have reopened as firefighters continue working to extinguish the fire.
Ex-Hawaii lawmakers plead guilty to taking bribes in office
HONOLULU — Two former Hawaii lawmakers accused of taking bribes in exchange for shaping legislation while in office pleaded guilty Tuesday.
Bill would make it easier for seniors 65-plus to get marijuana
Recreational use of marijuana is no closer to being fully legalized this year in Hawaii, but some seniors in the Aloha State may be able to use medical cannabis freely under a new bill.
Police: Beware of Paypal scam
The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public about a recent Paypal scam on the island.
Wage measures still alive
A bill in the state House of Representatives that would increase the minimum wage cleared a committee hurdle Tuesday.
Bill to provide $2M to food banks passes first committee
A bill to provide millions in funding to Hawaii’s four food banks is making its way through the state Legislature.
Hawaii Island legislators return campaign contributions
Five of Hawaii Island’s 11 state legislators have taken campaign contributions from a Honolulu businessman who’s a cooperating government informant at the heart of a bribery scandal that took down two legislative leaders.
Entangled humpback whale cleared of marine debris off Maui
HONOLULU — A female humpback whale traveling with a male and a calf has been freed after it was found entangled in a line with a large bundle of marine debris attached.
High surf warning in effect for west-facing shores
A high surf warning is in effect for west-facing shores of the Big Island through this afternoon.
Two dozen arrested for suspeced DUI last week
Big Island police arrested two dozen motorists for suspected drunken driving between Feb. 7 and Sunday. Three of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash; four were younger than age 21.