Man found guilty of federal drug charges
A 31-year-old Mexican national was found guilty of drug charges in Federal Court after his June arrest in Hilo.
New tax class pondered for rental owners
The County Council Finance Committee on Tuesday deferred a bill that would create a new long-term rental class for property taxes to a later meeting to further discuss ramifications of the proposal.
Federal grants slated for Big Island road improvement
The Big Island is slated to receive a share of more than $18 million in federal grants to the State of Hawaii from the U.S. Department of Transportation for projects to improve safety on roads and sidewalks.
$10 million funding approved for homeless service providers
Allocation of nearly $10 million to 16 homeless service providers covering 22 projects was approved Wednesday by the County Council.
Viewing of nativity scenes that show Christmas around the world
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship invites the community to experience Christmas around the world with nativity displays from places near and far.
Christmas came early: Shop with a Cop helps 50 keiki choose holiday gifts on Saturday
Christmas came early Saturday for 50 keiki who teamed up with law enforcement officers for a shopping spree at the Kona Walmart.
‘Cocoa with a cop’ a sweet success
It was a fun-filled holiday themed afternoon Thursday as the Neighborhood Place of Kona and Community Policing and the Kona Denny’s hosted Cocoa with a Cop.
North Kohala acreage purchased for preservation
Over 600 acres in North Kohala will be preserved thanks to Hawaii Land Trust and partners Na Kalai Wa‘a, federal, state and county agencies, and the Kohala community.
Nakahara’s, beloved Kohala grocery, closes its doors
After over 70 years as a family-run business, Nakahara Store in Hawi closed the doors Tuesday in a bittersweet moment for owner Mary Rose Nakahara.
Leeward Planning Commission to address two developments in Kona
The Leeward Planning Commission will be addressing applications for two developments less than a block apart at the Dec. 21 meeting in Kona.
Christms parade
Keiki to kupuna enjoyed the lights music and floats of the annual Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade Saturday evening.
Setback rule amendment to be considered
The Hawaii County Planning Department is holding a public hearing Thursday for the proposed amendment of Rule 11 which sets shoreline setback parameters.
Nonprofit connects keiki and the ocean
Smiles and laughter were plentiful as 39 keiki from Pahoa were treated to an afternoon on the water off Kawaihae Saturday with For Children to Flourish, a nonprofit connecting local youth to the ocean.
Renewable energy project in the works
A community meeting was held Wednesday to provide updates about the Kalaoa Solar Project, a proposed 40-acre renewable energy facility on state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands property in Kalaoa.
Kona man pleads guilty in 2022 armed robbery
A 28-year-old Kona man who was indicted in 2022 on two dozen charges stemming from an alleged armed robbery that was followed by a car crash and the man reportedly shooting at a police officer pleaded guilty to two charges on Tuesday.
Council approves homeless funding
Allocation of nearly $10 million for homeless service providers came one step closer to reality Tuesday as the County Council’s Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee unanimously advanced a resolution to a full council hearing.
Angel Tree program seeks donations
The Salvation Army is looking for some community angels to fulfill the Christmas wishes of Kona’s less fortunate residents.
Kona Christmas parade kicks off the holiday season tonight
‘Tis the season for the 37th annual Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade, a local favorite featuring music, dancing, floats, lights and of course, Santa.
Surf schools granted restraining order on lottery
Kona Circuit Court Judge Robert D.S. Kim on Thursday granted a temporary restraining order which will halt the issuing of permits by the DLNR for surf school operators at Kahalu‘u Bay.
Kona man sentenced in 2022 stabbing case
A Kailua-Kona man who pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of first-degree assault in connection with stabbings in Hilo and Kona in 2022 was sentenced Wednesday by Circuit Court Judge Robert D.S. Kim.
