HPA names new head of school
KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii Preparatory Academy, located in Waimea, announced last week that Patrick J. Phillips will take the helm as head of school starting July 1.
Cigarette ban measure fails to pass committee
KAILUA-KONA — A bill aiming to ban cigarette sales failed to pass its first committee on Thursday.
Fire on Maunakea slopes 95-percent contained
KAILUA-KONA — A brush fire on the slopes of Maunakea is 95-percent contained.
Inclement weather ahead this weekend
KAILUA-KONA — Forecasters say you may want to change your weekend plans because inclement weather is on the way.
Council OKs $50k more for ex-officer
HILO — Taxpayers’ legal fees defending a former police officer who struck and killed a bicyclist have reached $100,000 following a vote by the County Council on Tuesday adding another $50,000 for an outside attorney to appeal the negligent homicide conviction.
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Officer Joshua Baumgarner recognized as ‘Officer of the Month’
KAILUA-KONA — The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii recognized Officer Joshua Baumgarner on Thursday as the “Officer of the Month” for December 2018.
Brush fire consumes 45 acres near PTA
KAILUA-KONA — A brush fire that broke out Tuesday morning within Pohakuloa Training Area has burned at least 45 acres, the U.S. Army said Tuesday evening.
Live corn snake found in Waipahu
HONOLULU — A live snake was spotted in the yard of a residence in Waipahu, Oahu, and was captured by Honolulu police on Friday night, the state Department of Agriculture said.
Police arrest 16 for suspected DUI
KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii Island police arrested 16 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Jan. 28 and Sunday.