High surf advisory posted for south-facing shores
KAILUA-KONA A high surf advisory is in effect for south-facing shores of Hawaii Island through Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Queen’s asks federal judge to dismiss Kaiser lawsuit
KAILUA-KONA The Queens Health Systems has a filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit over billing filed in June by Kaiser Health Foundation.
Honokaa Pool still closed
KAILUA-KONA The Honokaa Pool remains closed several months after county officials had expected to reopen the facility to Hamakua residents.
Kona pool repairs expected to be complete by mid-October
KAILUA-KONA Repairs to the Kona Community Aquatic Center, which has been shutdown for more than five months, are expected to be complete by mid-October.
Commission grants petition for contested case over Alii Drive development
KAILUA-KONA The Leeward Planning Commission on Thursday granted a petition for standing in a contested case over a 50-unit residential community proposed across from Pahoehoe Beach Park on Alii Drive.
DPS promotes Hilo sergeant to fill new West Hawaii position overseeing Kona, Kohala courts
KAILUA-KONA Deputy sheriffs assigned to West Hawaiis courts now have a lieutenant based in Kona, although the legislator who helped create the position isnt happy the post had to be filled by someone from Hilo.
Distress call nets no findings off Kona
KAILUA-KONA A help call transmitted over VHF marine radio early Tuesday evening prompted the U.S. Coast Guard to launch several aircraft and dispatch a cutter to the Kona Coast.
NWS: Cloud formation likely airplane contrail
KAILUA-KONA A line-shaped cloud that stretched over West Hawaii shortly after 9 a.m. Wednesday appears to have been a contrail from a plane, meteorologists say.
Drought recovery proving uneven
KAILUA-KONA A large swath of Hawaii Island emerged from abnormally dry conditions and other areas got some reprieve from drought following above-average rainfall over many areas during July.
Trial set for 3 Waiki accomplices
KAILUA-KONA Jury trial for three of the defendants accusing of aiding suspected cop killer Justin Waiki is set to get underway next month.
Loss of oil pressure preceded Waikoloa Road plane crash
KAILUA-KONA A Cessna that made an emergency landing July 3 on Waikoloa Road appears to have lost oil pressure before the aircrafts engine failed as it flew over the islands leeward coast.
Honokaa buildings nominated to National Register of Historic Places
KAILUA-KONA Two properties on Honokaas main street have been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places.
Konastock takes over Hale Halawai today
KAILUA-KONA Come one, come all.
2 indicted for slaying of 6-year-old on Halloween
KAILUA-KONA Million-dollar bench warrants have been issued for two people indicted on murder, abuse and evidence tampering charges in the Halloween 2018 slaying of a 6-year-old boy at a Kealakehe apartment complex.
Trial delayed for man charged with attempted murder of cop
KAILUA-KONA – The upcoming trial of a Kailua-Kona man accused of attempted murder of a Hawaii Police Department officer in what prosecutors have called a racially motivated attack earlier this year has been delayed.
WHT at 50: Boating mishap leads to rescue as Bishop saga continues
Wednesday, July 30, 1969 | Volume II, Issue XXX
Big Island Grown medical marijuana dispensary to open in Kona
KAILUA-KONA Medical marijuana patients in West Hawaii will soon have another outlet to legally secure their medicine with next months opening of Big Island Growns third location, in Kailua-Kona.
More housing? YIMBY, please
The YIMBY movement is definitely on to something: In many parts of the world it is too difficult to build new housing. The result is that lower-income individuals are priced out of some of the worlds most productive cities, such as San Francisco and London, because of exorbitant rents.
My Turn: A poorly disguised right-wing opinion piece
Mickie Kerrs July 19 Constitution Corner screed treats us to a melange of right-wing talking points in the guise of an informative lecture. The basic idea that a right can only be something that does not infringe on others is obviously flawed. Every right tends to limit someone elses freedom to exploit the holder of the right. Warnings that our free society is somehow endangered by wishes for improving it are at best misplaced.
Police seeking info on suspicious vehicle seen near brush fire
KAILUA-KONA Police are asking for the publics help identifying a suspicious vehicle seen leaving the area of a brush fire reported last week in South Kohala.