Two people remain in custody after Kona business robbed and officer shot at.
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Pair in custody after Kona business robbed, officer shot at
Police have arrested two people in connection with an incident involving an armed robbery, a traffic collision and a man allegedly shooting at an officer in Kona Thursday evening.
Pair of missing hikers found unharmed at Kalopa State Park
The Hawaii Fire Department rescued a pair of lost hikers from Kalopa State Park Thursday.
Police seek 3 Puna men
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in finding three Puna men wanted for outstanding warrants and questioning in ongoing investigations. The men are identified as:
Waikoloa Loan Closet provides medical equipment for the community
Realtor Phyllis Klicker had closed on a home sale in Waikoloa Village and discovered the previous owner had left behind a cache of medical equipment. Not wanting to take it to the landfill, she decided to open the Waikoloa Loan Closet, making the equipment available free of charge to anyone in need.
Police arrest 26 for DUI
During the week of Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, Hawaii Island police arrested 26 motorists for DUI.
State clears the way for Meadow Gold expansion
An expansion of the state’s only dairy processing facility could be completed within two years.
DOH: Respiratory virus infections, flu on the rise
State Epidemiologist Sarah Kemble said Thursday doctors are “seeing a lot of sick kids with respiratory viruses right now.”
Annual lay net permits required under new rules approved today
Fishers throughout Hawaii will need to obtain permits from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use lay nets in state waters after a decision by the Board of Land and Natural Resources today.
Land board approves amended commercial surfing instruction rules for Kahalu‘u Bay
Following more than a year of outreach and two public hearings, the Board of Land and Natural Resources today approved amended rules for commercial surfing instruction at Kahalu‘u Bay in Kailua-Kona.
DOH: Respiratory virus infections, flu on the rise
The state Department of Health reported today that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, and influenza are increasing in Hawaii, in line with trends observed across the country.
Puna park renamed in Kenoi’s memory
Laughter was abundant Wednesday as more than a hundred people celebrated and honored William “Billy” Kenoi with stories and prayers in Pahoa on the anniversary of his passing.
Man sought for questioning in Hilo sex assault
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 23-year-old Keoni Jorge Valdez of Kailua-Kona, who is wanted for questioning in the investigation of a sex assault that occurred in Hilo.
Community takes part in creating murals
Community members were invited Tuesday to add their handprints to two murals being created at Kona Commons Shopping Center.
Native Hawaiian clinic plans relocation, expansion
A Native Hawaiian health clinic in Waimea has plans to move out of the rented commercial space it currently occupies and build a new facility on two acres of homestead land.
Kagiwada squeaks by Kusch for Hilo council seat
Jenn Kagiwada edged Matthias Kusch by 276 votes in a hotly contested District 2 County Council race between two political first-timers in Tuesday night’s general election.
San Buenaventura, Inouye cruise to easy victories
Puna voters decided Tuesday that state Sen. Joy San Buenaventura, 63, will hold on to her seat in District 2, easily beating both Libertarian challenger Fred Fogel and Republican challenger Holly Osborn.
Incumbents easily sweep races for Big Island House seats
The races for state House seats on the Big Island were blowouts Tuesday as incumbent Democrats held insurmountable leads Tuesday evening based on a tally of all mail-in ballots submitted by Monday and some ballots submitted Election Day.
Democrat Schatz re-elected to US Senate from Hawaii
HONOLULU — Incumbent U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, a Democrat, on Tuesday was reelected to another six-year term, defeating Republican state Rep. Bob McDermott.
Voters approve three charter amendments
Hawaii County voters passed all three proposed charter amendments during Tuesday’s general election.
Democrat Green defeats Aiona to be Hawaii’s next governor
HONOLULU — Lt. Gov. Josh Green, a Democrat, on Tuesday defeated Republican former Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona to be Hawaii’s next governor and vowed to tackle the state’s most stubborn problems.