400 acres burn in Ka‘u brush fire
KAILUA-KONA About 400 acres of land was scorched in a brush fire in Kau, authorities confirmed Monday.
Emergency crews work to restore power after weekend storm
KAILUA-KONA — The Hawaii County Vehicle Registration and Driver’s License Services are not available in Waimea or the West Hawaii Civic Center until further notice because of severed cables by falling trees as a result of a weekend winter storm.
Smile, traffic violators: Hawaii County senator sponsors red light camera bill
KAILUA-KONA — A Big Island senator hopes to create safer roadways by photographing motorists who run red lights.
Prosecutors seek additional funds for Career Criminal Unit
KAILUA-KONA — Thousands of cases come across the desks of county prosecutors every year. However, it’s the small minority of repeat offenders that cause the most trouble in the community.
Not guilty pleas entered in Puako robbery
KEALAKEKUA — A Hilo man and woman have entered not guilty pleas in a reported robbery in the Puako area last month.
Man charged in connection to slew of Kona burglaries
KAILUA-KONA — A 44-year-old man has been charged in connection with seven different burglary and theft related cases in the Kona District where thousands of dollars in property had been taken.
2nd Old A rapist sentenced to 20 years
KEALAKEKUA — The second assailant in the violent 2016 rape of a woman at Old Kona Airport Park was sentenced up to 20 years in prison.
Ex-officer appeals conviction
KAILUA-KONA — The Hawaii County Council is expected to take up a resolution to continue covering legal fees for a former police officer appealing a negligent homicide conviction from last year.
Old A rapist must serve 11 years
KAILUA-KONA — An 18-year-old Kona teen will serve at least 11 years in prison for the 2016 rape of a woman at Old Kona Airport Park.
Former Kona doctor sentenced to 4 years probation
KEALAKEKUA — A Kona doctor who pleaded guilty to prescription fraud, voluntarily forfeited his medical licenses and was sentenced to four years probation.
Trial continued in attempted murder case in hotel security guard assault
KAILUA-KONA — A jury trial for three individuals accused of beating a hotel security guard has been continued to July on the eve of jury selection.
Kua Bay reopens after shark sightings
KAILUA-KONA — Kua Bay reopened Saturday after two shark sightings in the North Kona waters closed it on Friday, according to Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources officials.
West Hawaii national parks to reopen at noon
KAILUA-KONA — When Lauren and C.J. Huseby planned their trip to the Big Island they didn’t anticipate the government shutdown to impact their travels.
Maybe not paychecks, but Hawaii services survived shutdown
KAILUA-KONA — West Hawaii was not immune to the effects of a 35-day government shutdown, which forced federal employees into furlough or to work without the promise of a paycheck.
Trials set for cases in Leilani Estates shooting
KEALAKEKUA — Two trials have been scheduled for a Leilani Estates man facing charges at the state and federal levels in connection with a 2018 shooting incident in Puna.
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.
