Kona teen named Cadet Member of the Year
Some say great leaders are born, not made.Eighteen-year-old Kealakehe High School senior Jonathan Lomberg thinks anyone can become a leader, but to be a good one, you have to lead by example — something that helped...
A whimsical wooden giraffe and baby were out in the field just waiting to be photographed April 22 on the outskirts of Waikoloa Village when heading west toward town on Waikoloa Road. There are also a few zebras and a...
Several West Hawaii students tested their knowledge during the 23rd annual Newbery Quiz Bowl.Open to fourth- through sixth-graders, five-student teams from 12 Big Island schools competed recently in the annual event...
Kohala students learn efficiency
Hawaii Energy educator Helen Wai was the featured speaker at a recent Kohala Elementary School Parent Hour event. Fifth-graders, their parents and grandparents learned how to cut down on electricity use and become...
Puna man charged in Sunday shooting
Big Island police have charged a 72-year-old Puna man in connection with a shooting Sunday evening at a home in Panaewa.Joseph Amormino of Hawaiian Beaches was charged Tuesday afternoon with first-degree attempted...
This leaf scorpion fish was spotted April 21 off the Mauna Lani Resort. (Gary Simons/Community Contributor)
Puna teen reported missingHawaii Island police are searching for 16-year-old Munirah Mokihana Dewan-Fabian, who was reported missing since March 21 from Puna.She is described as 5-foot-5, about 110 pounds, with long...
A whimsical wooden giraffe and baby were out in the field just waiting to be photographed April 22 on the outskirts of Waikoloa Village when heading west toward town on Waikoloa Road. There are also a few zebras and a lion in the vicinity to keep them company. (Nancy E. Carter/Community...
