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County creates new wildfire working group
Hawaii County has established a multiagency working group to develop strategies and responses to wildfires and other threats around the island.
New Kona affordable housing to be discussed at Monday meeting
The public is invited to an informational meeting Monday where the proposed Kuakini Heights Affordable Housing Project details will be presented.
Old Hilo hospital renovations slated for next year
Renovations to the former Hilo Memorial Hospital should begin by summer of 2024, architects say.
Keaau man faces kidnapping charge in alleged domestic incident
Police have charged a 31-year-old Keaau man with kidnapping and other offenses in connection with a domestic incident that occurred Tuesday evening on Ainaloa Drive in Puna.
EPA grant to fund program to reduce disposable foodware
Hawaii County will receive $1.5 million in a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a reusable foodware and refillable water bottle system in Hilo.
What will become of property at old Hilo hospital? Public voice concerns
Some Hilo residents have reservations about plans to develop land around the former Hilo Memorial Hospital.
Health officials tout new COVID shot
The new COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out are a move away from the booster-shot models in use up to this point.
Police arrest 16 for DUI
During the week of Sept. 4-10, Hawaii Island police arrested 16 motorists for DUI. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic collision. One of the drivers arrested was under the age of 21.
Gov. Josh Green to amend Hawaii emergency housing panel powers
Gov. Josh Green plans to issue a second emergency housing proclamation today that he hopes will mollify concerns and satisfy lawsuit complaints in order to fast-track construction of 50,000 new homes to give island residents a major reason to stay home.
Hawaii officials say DNA tests drop Maui fire death count to 97
WAILUKU, Hawaii — Authorities in Hawaii have adjusted the number of deaths from the deadly Maui wildfire down to at least 97 people.
Updated COVID vaccines to be rolled out in Hawaii
The new COVID-19 vaccines targeting the latest omicron variants should be available in Hawaii by next week.
No timetable for finding cause of Lahaina fire
Evidence gathered by a team of fire investigators with the U.S. Department of Justice after the Aug. 8 Lahaina firestorm could take weeks or months to turn over to the Maui Fire Department.
Captain Cook man sentenced to life in prison over murder, arson
A Captain Cook man was sentenced on Sept. 1 to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after being convicted of second-degree murder and first-degree arson in connection with the May 2021 shooting death of Joey Richmond, 46, of Kailua-Kona, at the end of Keauhou-Kainaliu Beach Road, known locally as “End of the World,” in Keauhou.
Indictment in alleged Kona shooting incident
A Kona grand jury on Wednesday indicted a 40-year-old Waimea man suspected of shooting from a car at a pair of men in a pickup truck Monday in Kailua-Kona.
Police: Woman assaulted boyfriend with fist, car
A 31-year-old Keaau woman is accused of assaulting her significant other with a closed fist and a motor vehicle.
Cop, acquaintance indicted in Ka‘u home invasion
A 31-year-old Puna patrol officer accused of participating in an Aug. 15 home invasion in Ka‘u is expected to make his first court appearance in the case today.
2 new traffic lights for North Kona enter design phase
Two more traffic lights are in the initial design phase for installation on Highway 190, or Mamalahoa Highway in North Kona.
Hilo man faces numerous charges for Banyan Drive incident
A 33-year-old Hilo man accused of several property crimes in connection with a Monday morning incident on Banyan Drive has been ordered to return to court Friday for a preliminary hearing.
Bail slashed for Ocean View man facing drug and firearms charges
CORRECTION: A previous version of the story contained an incorrect last name for Judge Kimberly Taniyama. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error and apologizes to the judge.
Police: Captain Cook man stole dozens of street signs
Police have nabbed an alleged thief who appears to have an obsession for signs.