Kona Seafood Market opens as bright spot amid ‘perfect storm’ of COVID-19 pandemic
Instead of lamenting their jobs selling timeshares lost when the pandemic shut down tourism, Edward Blum and Jared Dufault decided to open their own business.
‘We’re here to support freedom’: Local Trump supporters remain faithful
Spread a little love: Magician masters new craft to give hope during pandemic
Generations of keiki in West Hawaii have witnessed the magic of Barry “The Great Barusky” Gitelson or have left one of his appearances with a balloon animal, but during the pandemic, unable to perform his craft, he has found another way to spread the magic of love and hope.
Keep Calm & Skate On: Keiki take part in skateboarding amid pandemic
Tuesday afternoon presented the perfect opportunity for keiki to skateboard to their heart’s content at Old Kona Airport Park in Kailua-Kona.
More than 500 front-line workers have received vaccination in West Hawaii
West Hawaii’s hospitals have vaccinated more than 500 people since Dec. 23.
Last Waiki accomplice changes plea
The last of the seven defendants accused of aiding Justin Waiki following the fatal shooting of Hawaii Police Department Officer Bronson Kaliloa in July 2018, recently reached a plea agreement with the state.
Ready to bid adieu to 2020: Fireworks sales kick off on Hawaii Island
Hawaii Island residents are ready to bid adieu to 2020 and welcome the new year with a bang, and firework vendors are prepared to meet their needs.
County offering free tree-cycling through mid-January
To help make the holidays greener, Hawaii County will again offer free tree-cycling.
Taking care of the community: Businesses, farms, volunteers team up to provide holiday meals
Dozens and dozens of cars lined up at the surviving small business of Waimea Coffee Company to receive free meals and a whole lot of cheer ahead of Christmas. Organizers Victoria Scott and Tenny Lindsey-Velez of Waimea built this event off a random conversation that ended up with both saying, “I’m in! I’m in!”
‘The beginning of the end’: Frontline workers, first responders receive COVID-19 vaccine
The first 25 frontline workers at Kona Community Hospital received their initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday afternoon in Kealakekua.
Helicopter tour company sees increase in bookings after months of no action due to virus
After months of nearly nonexistent business because of COVID-19, one tour company has seen an uptick in bookings since Sunday’s eruption commenced at Kilauea Volcano‘s summit.
Happy Hanukkah
Mayor Mitch Roth lit the giant Menorah Sunday on the fourth day of Hanukkah at Old Kona Airport Park.
Judge sentences woman to 25 years for death of boy, 6
A Puna woman was sentenced to serve up to a quarter-century behind bars for the 2018 Halloween killing of a 6-year-old boy at a Kealakehe apartment complex.
Islandwide crime spree perpetrator sentenced
A Kailua-Kona man who pleaded guilty to 21 out of 43 charges in connection to a 2019 islandwide crime spree was sentenced Tuesday in Kona Circuit Court.
Kailua-Kona crime spree man slapped with contraband charges
A Kailua-Kona man who plead guilty to a plethora of charges in connection to a 2019 islandwide crime spree was charged Monday in Hilo Circuit Court with four counts relating to contraband in jail.
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign continues amid pandemic
The familiar Salvation Army bell ringing and red kettles will still be at stores this year, although at fewer locations.
Accused aquarium poacher pleads not guilty after lengthy reading of charges
A Kailua-Kona man accused of illegal aquarium fish collection in West Hawaii Waters pleaded not guilty Thursday in Circuit Court.
A different approach: 808 Homeless Task Force working to address homeless crisis in Kona
A one-woman army has taken to the streets to address Kona’s homeless problem.
The show must go on: Meet and Eat Thanksgiving Dinner reinvented amid pandemic
A Thanksgiving tradition at Kealakehe Intermediate School will still be held, albeit in a different format than in previous years.
Honoring our brave: Veterans celebrated despite pandemic
A contingency of Boy Scouts, family members and National Guardsmen placed flags on veterans’ graves Saturday at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery.
