Ways and Means to vote today on Makalei ambulance bill
A bill to fund an ambulance for the Makalei Fire Station remains alive with a make-or-break Senate committee vote scheduled for this afternoon.
Bill raising smoking age to 25 dies in House
A bill to increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco and electronic smoking devices has been snuffed out but the proposals introducer remains hopeful it will move this year.
Autopsy on woman inconclusive; husband released from police custody
The 43-year-old Washington man arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the Tuesday night death of his wife at Anaehoomalu Bay has been released from police custody.
Washington man released pending investigation into wife’s death
Big Island police Friday afternoon released a 43-year-old Washington man who had been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of his wife Tuesday night at Anahoomalu Bay.
Anaehoomalu Bay murder investigation continues
A Seattle-based Google manager remained behind bars Thursday as the murder investigation into the death of his 41-year-old wife at Anaehoomalu Bay continued.
Washington man facing murder charge in wife’s death
The husband of a 41-year-old Washington woman reported missing late Tuesday night near Anaehoomalu Bay has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Husband asks for public’s help locating missing wife
A heartbroken husband is asking for the Big Islands help locating his 41-year-old wife after the Seattle woman went missing late Tuesday from the shoreline when he went back to their Kohala Coast hotel room to fetch her inhaler.
Body found in area where woman went missing
Big Island detectives are investigating the discovery of a body in the area where a woman, who was reported missing late Tuesday night, was last seen in the Waikoloa Beach Resort area.
Taking a phased-in approach: Proposal to strengthen coffee labeling requirements amended
A bill strengthening labeling requirements for Hawaiian-grown coffee blends remains alive having met a critical deadline last week, but lawmakers are now considering a phased-in approach.
Victim of alleged sex assault reveals his identity
As a civil lawsuit alleging a Waimea businessman sexually abused a 12-year-old boy decades ago nears trial, the victim in the case is revealing his identity.
Woman accused of felony sex assault
A $20,000 bench warrant has been issued for a former-Big Island woman accused of felony sexual assault of a child.
Attempted murder on officer charge refiled
Prosecutors have re-filed charges against a 32-year-old Kailua-Kona man accused of assaulting a Hawaii Police Department officer last spring in what was deemed a racially motivated attack.
Outrigger to acquire Keauhou resort
Sheraton Kona Resort &Spa at Keauhou Bay will be rebranded as an Outrigger Resort later this spring.
Macy’s to close 125 stores; company mum on Hawaii locations
Macys announced Tuesday plans to shutter dozens more stores in the coming years, but its not yet known if any additional Hawaii locations are on the chopping block.
Smoking in the crosshairs: Bill raising Hawaii’s legal tobacco age to 25 passes House committee
Hawaii could mark another first in the nation by increasing the minimum age to 25 to purchase tobacco and electronic smoking devices.
Construction ongoing: Kona prosecutor’s office delayed, completion now set for March
Hawaii County prosecutors will have to wait a couple more months before they can move into their new home at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
County begins Alii Drive sinkhole repair work
Work is underway to repair damage to Alii Drive caused by a sinkhole that opened late last year fronting Coconut Grove Marketplace.
Auschwitz survivors warn of rising anti-Semitism 75 years on
OSWIECIM, Poland Survivors of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp prayed and wept as they marked the 75th anniversary of its liberation, returning Monday to the place where they lost entire families and warning about the ominous growth of anti-Semitism and hatred in the world.
Outstanding job: Special Olympians, supporters honored with awards
Special Olympics West Hawaii honored athletes, individuals and organizations Saturday during the organizations annual Sports Sign Ups and Recognition Luncheon at Kahaluu Beach Park.