23 nabbed for DUI
Between Aug. 12 and Sunday, Hawaii Island police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21.
Keaau man arrested in stabbing
Hawaii Island police have charged a 37-year-old Keaau man in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Ainaloa on Aug. 13.
60 years of statehood
Account of Statehood day by Akinori Imai
Kupuna softball state tournament underway
The Hawaii State Senior Softball Tournament got underway Tuesday at Old Kona Airport Park in Kailua-Kona.
Palani Road reopens after accident
KAILUA-KONA – Palani Road was closed for several hours Tuesday morning while Hawaiian Telcom replaced a downed pole.
Draft general plan review to come out Friday
KAILUA-KONA The countys Planning Department said it will release a draft of the general plan, which is used to guide land use and development on the island, this Friday.
Police searching for missing North Kohala teen
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police are asking for the publics help locating a missing teen from North Kohala.
18 arrested for DUI
During the week of July 22-28, Hawaii Island police arrested 18 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21.
Business wrap-up
Hamakua-Kohala Health welcomes new
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2 sent to hospital after crash
Highway 19 was closed to traffic briefly Monday morning at the 41 mile marker while Hawaii Fire Department personnel extricated an individual with life-threatening injuries from a vehicle involved in a 5:30 a.m. crash.
Hilo house fire quickly contained
Fire Department personnel responded Monday to a 7:42 a.m. structure fire in Hilo.
Hilo body ID’d
Hilo house fire quickly contained
Ka‘u drowning victim identified
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police have identified the man who apparently drowned earlier this month after he did not return to shore after a swim with friends July 13 at Green Sands Beach, also known as Papakolea.
Hawaii Ant Lab extension office established in West Hawaii
KAILUA-KONA A new West Hawaii extension agent has been hired to expand the fight against the invasive little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata, on Hawaii Island.
Big Island unemployment rate up in June
KAILUA-KONA The unemployment rate on Hawaii Island increased by more than half a percentage point from May to June, according to the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
North Kohala teen reported missing
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police are asking for help in locating a 15-year-old North Kohala girl who was reported missing.
Police seek public’s help ID’ing burglary suspects
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police are asking for the publics assistance with the identification of two suspects caught on surveillance amid a reported burglary earlier this week in Pahoa.
Water service restored to Puako Beach Drive residents
KAILUA-KONA A water main break near Ascension Mission Catholic Church on Puako Beach Drive has resulted in little to no water service for customers in the area, the Department of Water Supply reported Tuesday afternoon.
Judge denies petition for TRO against TMT
HILO Hilo Circuit Judge Greg Nakamura today denied a petition for a temporary restraining order to halt construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope.
Police arrest 22 for suspected DUI
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police arrested 22 motorists for suspected drunken driving between July 15 and Sunday. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash and one was younger than age 21.