Attempts to continue trial, retain new counsel in attempted murder case denied
KEALAKEKUA — Attempts to continue trial and retain new counsel were denied on the eve of trial for one of the suspects accused in the assault of a hotel security guard.
Discipline report shows 7 officer suspensions, 2 discharges
KAILUA-KONA — Evidence tampering, assaults against youth and other allegations of misconduct were among a disciplinary report submitted to the state Legislature by the Hawaii Police Department.
Funding for supervisory positions priority for HPD
KAILUA-KONA — First-line supervisors remain a priority for law enforcement during discussions with the county on additional budget needs for the upcoming fiscal year, officials told police commissioners this week.
Waikoloa Highlands Shopping Center opens food court
KAILUA-KONA — Cuisine options have expanded in Waikoloa Village with the opening of a food court at the Waikoloa Highlands Shopping Center.
Hearing delayed in Old A rape civil case
KEALAKEKUA — A circuit court judge on Monday agreed to postpone a hearing on dismissing the state Department of Education from a civil suit related to a 2016 sexual assault at Old Kona Airport Park.
Puako robbery victim takes stand
WAIMEA — A man allegedly beaten near the Puako Boat Ramp last week testified in a South Kohala courtroom that he was assaulted and “left for dead” by two men and a woman.
Warden called to court 6 times for flubs
KAILUA-KONA — Over the course of 12 months, the warden of Hawaii Community Correctional Center was ordered before a judge six times to show cause on erroneous releases and failed transports to Kona’s courthouses.
‘Leaders in their own way’: 2 graduate from Big Island Drug Court
KEALAKEKUA — Big Island Drug Court is about giving participants the tools to lead a clean and sober life. For Antonio Paglinawan and Elijah Prevetz-Lafayette that’s exactly what they gained after completing the program, ultimately giving them a second chance.
Man pleads not guilty in minister assault, robbery
KEALAKEKUA — A Kailua-Kona man accused of assaulting and robbing a Buddhist minister has pleaded not guilty in 3rd Circuit Court.
Jail blunders in shooting case again: HCCC warden back in court
KAILUA-KONA — A circuit court judge ordered the county jail’s warden to court for a second time after a pretrial murder detainee who was previously erroneously released from custody wasn’t brought to court for a recent hearing.