Mountain View man charged with assault of police officers
A Mountain View man is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting police officers earlier this week.
Monk seal dies from injuries following shark bite
The Marine Mammal Center and The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported Wednesday that a juvenile female Hawaiian monk seal known as RM28 died at Ke Kai Ola, the center’s hospital in Kailua-Kona, after suffering severe shark bite trauma.
Kona man charged in robbery investigation
Hawaii Island police have charged a man in with robbery, assault, and drug offenses stemming from an incident that occurred early Tuesday at a gas station in Kailua-Kona.
Hilo man charged in bomb threat investigation
A 43-year-old Hilo man is facing a charge of terroristic threatening after a reported bomb threat Tuesday at a retail shopping center in Hilo.
Ocean View man charged with theft of rental vehicle, other offenses
A preliminary hearing is slated next month for a a 46-year-old Ocean View man accused of auto theft, drug possession and other offenses.
Ringing in the Lunar New Year
The Yau Gong Dance Team performed a traditional lion dance to celebrate the Lunar New Year on Sunday at Waimea Center.
Bello appointed superintendent of Ka‘u-Keaau-Pahoa complex
Stacey Bello on Thursday was appointed superintendent of the Ka‘u-Keaau-Pahoa complex area by the state Department
Search continues for missing fisherman
Hawaii Island police have launched a missing person investigation after a 63-year-old man went overboard while fishing on a boat off Honaunau on Sunday morning.
Man killed in Honokaa crash
A 77-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Honokaa.
Waimea man crrested for threatening police officer
A 31-year-old Waimea man released on bail for recent fireworks and drug offenses, was recently charged threatening a Hawaii Police Department officer.
County: No Hele-On fixed route, Hele-On Kakoʻo paratransit services on Jan. 22
Hele-On will not operate any bus and paratransit services on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, due to providing Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) training for all County of Hawaii Mass Transit Agency employees and its contractors.
Council OKs $2,500 for Harold H. Higashihara Park work
A local nonprofit working to spruce up Harold H. Higashihara Park got a little boost in funding Thursday from Hawaii County.
Updated fire code headed to mayor’s desk
A bill updating Hawaii County’s fire code bringing it in compliance with the latest state requirements is headed to Mayor Mitch Roth’s desk.
Ironman announces 2023 men’s race location
Nice, Fance, will host the 2023 men’s edition as the co-host of the VinFast Ironman World Championship.
Arts and entertainment news at a glance
Blue Sea Artisans featuring Rochkovsky in January
Kilauea volcano eruption resumes
Kilauea volcano is erupting again.
Announcements: January 5, 2023
Team assessing damage, impacts of Mauna Loa eruption
Kona Community Hospital announces its first baby of 2023
Kona Community Hospital was the last on the island to welcome its first baby of 2023.
Council to consider excess, unspent gas taxes
Over $2.3 million in excess and unspent fuel taxes will be mulled this week by the County Council.
Burned body located on Banyan Drive in Hilo
Hawaii Island police are investigating the discovery of a badly burned body on Banyan Drive in Hilo.