Wave Riders Against Drugs West Hawaii Community Beach Cleanup
Keiki to Kupuna gathered Saturday to clean up West Hawaii beaches.
Kids Heart Challenge gets kids moving, helping others
The sound of childrens laughter from physical activity rang through the yard at Kona Hongwanji Preschool Friday morning as keiki took part in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge.
25th annual Kona Brewers Festival to go on despite virus fears
Despite a spate of canceled events throughout the state as COVID-19 fears escalate, festivities on the Big Island are forging ahead.
South Kona man charged with continuous sexual assault of a minor deemed unfit for trial
A man accused of sexually assaulting a minor on the grounds of a South Kona public school has been deemed unfit to stand trial.
West Hawaii hospital CEO on leave
After only two months on the job, the CEO of Kona Community and Kohala hospitals is on leave.
Preserving the Rule of Law: National Judicial Outreach Week underway
Judges around the nation and here in Hawaii are committed to educating the public this month for National Judicial Outreach Week.
Ethnobotanical garden a go to grow
The Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook celebrated its grand re-opening Saturday with the Grow Hawaiian Festival.
Trial continued for crime spree suspect
Trial scheduled for next month for a Kailua-Kona man accused of an islandwide crime spree in August has been continued until July.
Ocean View care home ordered to shut down
The owner and operator of an illegal adult residential care home in Ocean View in Kau has been issued a notice of violation and order.
Bill calling for Kona coffee percentage increase stalls
A bill strengthening labeling requirements for Hawaii-grown coffee blends was deferred Wednesday by the House Judiciary Committee.
Coming together to give back
A growing number of homeless individuals are coming together to give back to the community through the HONOUR program.
Ka‘u man sentenced to prison for sex assault
A 36-year-old Kau man indicted by a Kona grand jury for a 2017 sexual assault of a minor while serving an intermittent prison sentence for similar charges back to 2011 was sentenced Monday in Kona Circuit Court.
West Hawaii beach cleanup Saturday
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.