West Hawaii beach cleanup slated March 7
Jeff Fear and the Big Island Wave Riders Against Drugs have been on a mission to clean up West Hawaii beaches for the past 27 years.
Makalei ambulance bill advances
An ambulance for the Makalei area moved one step closer to reality Tuesday after a measure to fund and staff the proposal was passed by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Live your best life: Annual Community Cares fundraiser celebrates its final year
Kona came out to support the 13th annual Community Cares fundraising event Saturday at Makaeo Pavilion.
Finger on the PulsePoint: Life-saving CPR app launched on Big Island
The Big Island community now has a tool to respond to sudden cardiac arrest and save lives.
Living and Design Expo continues
More than 40 vendors displayed their products and services Saturday at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Living and Design Expo at the Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay Convention Center.
Operating rooms of the future: Kona hospital unveils $6M renovation project
Kona Community Hospital unveiled its newly remodeled state-of-the-art operating rooms Thursday morning.
Waimea man indicted in death of pedestrian
A Waimea man accused of striking and killing a woman walking on Kawaihae Road has been indicted on a single charge of negligent homicide.
One last hurrah: Final annual Community Cares fundraiser Saturday
From humble beginnings to an auspicious event, the 13th annual Community Cares fundraiser bids farewell at Saturdays grand finale extravaganza.
Volunteers spruce up downtown areas
The county parking lot on Kuakini Highway has been spruced up thanks to a group of volunteers.
Heiva I Hawaii: Celebrating Tahiti with dance, food and gifts
The ninth annual Heiva I Hawaii celebration was underway Saturday at Hale Halawai with the Tahitian Dance Competition.
Big Island emergency warning sirens repaired; additional sirens to be added
Emergency warning sirens around the Big Island are operational again after nearly 10% were in need of repair last October.
Avocado lace bug confirmed on Hawaii Island
Another invasive pest has been identified on Hawaii Island, this time threatening avocado trees.
‘Let’s do this’: 10-day islandwide Feed-A-Thon food drive underway
For 20 years, Tommy Kahikina Ching has been on a mission to feed the hungry on our island.
12-bed inpatient facility being considered for old Kona courthouse
Health officials are considering a 12-bed inpatient facility at the old Kona courthouse in an effort to help address mental health and substance abuse issues in the community.
Building talent: Sage Sounds Musicians Lounge opens in Kainaliu
Theres a new place for aspiring and seasoned musicians to hone their skills, record their music and practice their art in Old Town Kainaliu.
Five Kealakehe football players sign to play at collegiate level
Family gathered around to watch five Kealakehe football players sign letters of intent to play ball at the next level Friday at Kealakehe High School.
‘Makali’i is here for all of us’: Voyaging canoe marks 25 years
Twenty-five years ago, a voyaging canoe that calls Hawaii Island home set sail on her maiden voyage to Tahiti.
Time is ticking: Deadline for bill to secure Makalei ambulance nearing
Time is ticking for a bill to secure funding for an ambulance to be stationed at Makalei Fire Station, and it doesnt look like it has a promising future.
Cho is Officer of the Month for investigation of handgun brought by student to high school
An officer whose diligent investigative work led to the recovery of a handgun brought by a student to Kealakehe High School was honored Wednesday as Februarys Officer of the Month.
Lego Masters: South Kona woman pairs up with Texas friend to appear on Fox TV show
Did you unleash your inner architect and play with Legos as a child?