Supreme Court to weigh in on police shooting accomplice case
KAILUA-KONA Prosecutors are seeking relief from the Hawaii Supreme Court in the case of four of the seven defendants accused of aiding accused cop killer Justin Waiki.
2019 Merrie Monarch Miss Aloha Hula awarded Hawaiian Heirloom bracelet
WAIMEA 2019 Merrie Monarch Miss Aloha Hula Taizha Keakealani Hughes-Kaluhiokalani of Halau Hiiakainamakalehua never owned a Hawaiian Heirloom bracelet, until Monday.
Nearly 500 students complete Aloha MAP summer enrichment program
WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT The ballroom at the Hilton Waikoloa Village was filled Friday with an energy that could only come from nearly 500 keiki performing for family and friends.
Fourth of July 2019 celebration
With the threat of rain looming, the Kailua-Kona Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza delighted spectators.
Elected officials talk story on session’s achievements, remaining goals
KAILUA-KONA A standing-room-only crowd filled council chambers at the West Hawaii Civic Center Wednesday evening for a legislative talk story session with West Hawaii lawmakers.
Safer days at Kua Bay: Lifeguards begin manning popular North Kona beach
KAILUA-KONA Lifeguards are now patrolling the water at the popular, yet perilous Kua Bay.
Hawaiian Ethos’ grand opening held Sunday
KAILUA-KONA Its official. A medical marijuana dispensary is finally serving Kona after Sundays grand opening of Hawaiian Ethos in the Kaloko Light Industrial Area.
From duck races to fireworks and rodeo, options abound for July 4
KAILUA-KONA Get ready to celebrate the most American of holidays Thursday with fun-filled family activities a parade, rodeo and fireworks honoring our nations independence.
Judge sentences Brian Smith to life, with the possibility of parole, for 2018 murder
KEALAKEKUA Brian Lee Smith was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole on Wednesday for second-degree murder in the 2018 shooting death of Thomas Ballesteros Jr.
Guilty: Verdicts handed down in hotel security guard beating case
KEALAKEKUA – The jury returned guilty verdicts Tuesday in the trial against Wesley Samoa, Natisha Tautalatasi and Lama Lauvao charged in the Sept. 17 beating of hotel security guard John Kanui.
Jury begins deliberations
KEALAKEKUA Jurors began deliberating in the case of an attempted murder of a hotel security guard after closing arguments on Friday.
Second of three suspected assailants testifies in beating case
KEALAKEKUA The second of three defendants in the attempted murder of a hotel security guard took the stand Thursday, telling jurors she didnt recall kicking and punching the victim as he lay motionless on the ground during the Sept. 17 incident.
Defendant takes the stand in hotel security guard beating case
KEALAKEKUA One of three people charged in the attempted murder of a hotel security guard took the stand Wednesday, telling jurors he was inebriated and never intended to kill the man during the Sept. 17 incident.
Jury sees hotel beating video in attempted murder trial
KEALAKEKUA A collective gasp came from the jury when surveillance video of the beating of a hotel security guard was aired Tuesday in 3rd Circuit Court.
Teen charged for sexual assault on 78-year-old
KEALAKEKUA An 18-year-old man made his initial court appearance Monday on charges he sexually assaulted a 78-year-old woman at a South Kohala campground.
Witness describes Captain Cook gas station fire
CAPTAIN COOK A family owned gas station in South Kona caught fire Monday morning after a vehicle apparently ignited while pumping gas.
Volunteers cleanup trash on highway near encampment
KAILUA-KONA Armed with trash bags, gloves, and pickers, about two dozen volunteers took to the streets Friday morning cleaning up trash others left behind.
Attorney blames victim for near-death beating
KEALAKEKUA – A defense attorney representing one of three individuals charged in the attempted murder of a hotel security guard placed the blame on the victim, calling him the aggressor and responsible for the brutal beating he endured.
Man indicted for sex assault of middle school student
KAILUA-KONA A Kealakekua man was indicted Monday by a Kona grand jury on six counts of sexual assault involving a minor at Konawaena High School.