HPD officer on scene of fatal shooting of Bronson Kaliloa recounts ordeal
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Police Department Officer Victor McClellan, who was just feet away from Officer Bronson Kaliloa when he was fatally shot last summer, took the stand first Thursday to recount for jurors the last evening working with his fellow officer.
Waiki accomplice trial begins
KAILUA-KONA Prosecutors say three accomplices accused of rendering aid to Justin Waiki were among a network of loyal friends who intentionally helped the man on the lam after he fatally shot a Hawaii Police Department officer on July 17, 2018.
Trial opens in accomplice case
KAILUA-KONA Jury trial opens today for two women and a man accused of aiding Justin Waiki after he fatally shot a Hawaii Police Department officer during a July 2018 traffic stop in Puna.
Public servant, medical miracle and island treasure Virginia Isbell remembered
KAILUA-KONA Virginia Isbell, a former politician, public servant and pillar of the Kona community, died Sept. 19 on Oahu. She was 87.
Is Aina Lea finally ready to be built?
KAILUA-KONA A South Kohala developer says it is moving forward with the Town of Aina Lea, while the county is reminding the company that all requirements must be met should the long-delayed project actually want to get off the ground.
Judge asks for more info in murder case
KAILUA-KONA A Circuit Court judges concern over conflicting motions has him needing more information from attorneys before rendering a decision in a Kona murder case.
Hotel occupancy rates show West Hawaii eclipsing pre-disaster rates
KAILUA-KONA The final month of summer treated Hawaii Island hoteliers well.
Big Island wind farm allowed ‘incidental take’ of 3 endangered species
KAILUA-KONA Pakini Nui Wind Farm operator Tawhiri Power LLCs request for incidental take of three endangered species has been been approved by state and federal officials.
Committee signs off on Mass Transit multi-year contract request
KAILUA-KONA Finance Committee members on Tuesday gave favorable recommendation to Mass Transit Administrator Brenda Carreiras request to fast-track approval for a multi-year contract for Hele-On bus service with no financial information attached.
Coast Guard enacting buffer zone during Ironman swim events
KAILUA-KONA A 100-yard buffer zone will be in effect for persons and vessels during Ironman World Championship-related events this October, the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Thursday.
Broader AV rule drives forward
KAILUA-KONA A bill that would fix county law to permit the Department of Environmental Management to remove abandoned vehicles from state and federal property is moving forward.
Jackie Rey’s burglarized: Safe containing $2,500 taken from Kona restaurant
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police are investigating a burglary that occurred early Monday at Jackie Reys Ohana Grill during which the suspect(s) made off with a safe containing thousands of dollars.
Kona Community Aquatics Center on target for mid-October reopening
KAILUA-KONA Work is progressing at Kona Community Aquatics Center and the facility remains on target to reopen in mid-October.
New Kona Brewing Co. brewery expected to be fully operational next spring
KAILUA-KONA Construction is moving along at Kona Brewing Co.s new brewery, with the first kegs and cans of beer targeted to roll off the line this spring.
Still no minimum term set for second Kona teen convicted of 2016 rape
KAILUA-KONA More than seven months after being sentenced to prison, a Kailua-Kona teen has yet to learn the minimum term he must serve for his role in the 2016 rape of a woman at Old Kona Airport Park.
‘Spread Your Wings With Pride’: Kona Pride Weekend returns
KAILUA-KONA Pride takes flight with the return of Kona Pride Weekend kicking off this evening in Kailua Village.
4 endangered Hawaiian monk seals admitted to Ke Kai Ola
KAILUA-KONA Four endangered Hawaiian monk seals rescued from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands are receiving care at Ke Kai Ola in Kailua-Kona.
PATH announces new executive director
KAILUA-KONA A new leader is at the helm of PATH Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii as the nonprofit moves forward in its 33rd year of advocating for pedestrian and bicycle safety on Hawaii Island.
Increased boat harbor, commercial use permit fees go into effect Nov. 1
KAILUA-KONA Big Island boaters will be doling out more green come November when increased fees for small boat harbor users and commercial operators on state waters go into effect.
Rain, no vog appear to be helping Kona coffee crop, though diseases and labor shortage present challenges
KAILUA-KONA A combination of above-average rainfall and vog-free skies appears to have set up Kona coffee farmers for a better season this year, but a couple challenges are cropping up.
