HPD’s Special Enforcement Unit back apprehending criminals in West Hawaii
KAILUA-KONA After a brief hiatus, the Hawaii Police Departments Special Enforcement Unit is back to apprehending criminals in West Hawaii.
Crime prevention committee honors Erica Carballo as Kona Officer of the Month
KAILUA-KONA The first female to win the Officer of the Month in half a decade was recognized by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee for her outstanding service to the community.
Police find body in Orchid Isle Estates
Hawaii Island Police are investigating the discovery of a body found in the Orchid Isle Estates subdivision Thursday evening
Bargain seekers pack stores
KAILUA-KONA Stores in Kona were packed with bargain seekers Friday as holiday shopping got into full swing.
Tree Lighting Ceremony kicks off Christmas season
Kailua Village kicked off the Christmas season with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Emma Square with song and dance.
Hey, a way through
The south entrance from Henry Street into Lanihau center opened Wednesday, just in time for the holidays.
Sky is the limit: Friends of Greenwell planning big now that garden is theirs
KAILUA-KONA Plans for a Kealakekua gem are in the works now that the Friends of Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden purchased the land from the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum.
Another Alii development proposal scrapped
KAILUA-KONA The owner and developer of a 50-unit residential community proposed across from Pahoehoe Beach Park on Alii Drive has withdrawn their application for a Special Management Area Use Permit meaning the lot will likely be preserved for open space.
Two more roadway fatalities brings total to 7 in November
KAILUA-KONA Two traffic fatalities on Big Island roads in as many days brought the total to seven deaths in November.
After 40 years building from the ground up, Hawaiian Rehab Services owner handing business to daughter
KAILUA-KONA After more than 40 years serving West Hawaii, Jean Thompson, owner of Hawaiian Rehab Services, is passing the torch to her daughter.
Months after article exposed security woes, KVBID reports improvements
KAILUA-KONA Two months after a news article highlighted frustrations with security issues and businesses downtown, the Kailua Village Business Improvement District offered its status report to the Hawaii County Council Finance Committee.
King’s Daughters Ministry hosting annual Thanksgiving giveaway
KAILUA-KONA Kings Daughters Ministry has been helping West Hawaii residents through its outreach ministry for 15 years.
With supplies dreadfully low, Food Basket asking for donations heading into Thanksgiving
KAILUA-KONA Thanksgiving is a day set aside each year to share a feast with family and friends and give thanks for all our blessings.
Police: Flags on cars not a problem
KAILUA-KONA The Hawaii Police Department has been upfront about its law enforcement efforts around the Maunakea protests since the demonstration began in July.
Program launch in Kona focuses on community-based, harm-reduction intervention for law violations
KAILUA-KONA A new program to reduce incarceration and increase mental health and addiction treatment is launching in West Hawaii.
40 attend inaugural cleanup aimed to integrate homeless back into community
KAILUA-KONA Passionate, inspired and inspiring people came together as a community for the first HONOUR event Thursday at Old Kona Airport Park.
Crowd packs cemetery to pay respect during Veterans Day ceremony
KAILUA-KONA Across the nation on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the same sentiment was echoed we live in the land of the free because of the brave.
Against all odds: Impact of famed, elite Nisei soldiers lives on at home and abroad
KAILUA-KONA Today we honor patriots who served our country, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice.
Island Life: Hawk’s new roost
New District Court of the 3rd Circuit Jeffrey Hawks was sworn in Monday by Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald in Hilo.
Guilty verdict reached on 4 counts in Waiki accomplice trial
KAILUA-KONA Guilty verdicts were handed down Thursday for three defendants accused of aiding cop killer Justin Waiki following a six-week trial.