Hilo gun rights advocate George Young dies at 74
George K. Young Jr., a retired U.S. Army Ranger master sergeant and Vietnam War veteran whose decade-long legal battle resulted in the feds ruling Hawaii’s counties must issue concealed-carry gun permits to law-abiding citizens, died March 19 at home in Hilo. He was 74.
Shaka inches closer to becoming the official state gesture
Lawmakers and Hawaii residents alike appear to be vibing with a proposal to make the shaka the official state gesture of Hawaii.
BAC measure dies again
Legislation that would reduce the threshold for drunken driving from 0.08% blood alcohol content to 0.05% is dead for this year.
Island Life for Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Two eagle rays glide near Pawai Bay. One is injured, missing its tail. (Reiko Sekine/community contributor)
Two women die in 3-car crash in Hilo: Nearly a dozen traffic fatalities so far this year on the Big Island
Condolences are pouring in via social media for two women killed early Saturday evening in a three-vehicle traffic collision in Hilo.
Mountain View man accused of ‘heinous abuse’ of 2-year-old
A 31-year-old Mountain View man accused of what police called the “heinous abuse and starvation of a two-year-old girl” remained in custody late Monday afternoon at Hawaii Community Correctional Center, unable to post $85,000 bail.
Hawaiian Electric: ‘Tight supply of electricity’ on the Big Island through April
Hawaiian Electric is asking all Hawaii Island customers to reduce or shift their electricity use over the next month.
Island Life for Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Vibrant hibiscus. (Dave Goble//community contributor)
Sextortion of children rising in Hawaii and nation, authorities say
A surge in cases of children being groomed into sharing compromising photos with strangers who then extort them for money or more images has prompted law enforcement to remind parents to monitor online activity.
‘Safe Space’ draws concerns: Residents, lawmaker worried about impact of homeless camp on area
A state lawmaker has joined some Hilo residents in their concerns about a planned government-sanctioned homeless encampment near the Hilo Lagoon Center.
Island Life for Monday, March 25, 2024
A mynah bird looking for food at Whittington Beach Park. (Carol Tools/community contributor)
Roth offers State of the County
Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth laid out his administration’s accomplishments and vision Friday at the State of the County address at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Complaints mount against former Hilo tax preparer
Complaints continue to be filed in the case of a tax preparer who apparently disappeared during tax season in 2023.
Marijuana bill gains traction in Legislature
The long-anticipated legalization of recreational marijuana in Hawaii is only a few votes away from the desk of Gov. Josh Green.
Coffee labeling measure advances
After robust testimony both supporting and opposing a coffee labeling bill on Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection voted to advance the measure with amendments.
One man killed, two injured in DKI crash
One man died and two others were injured in a single-vehicle traffic collision late Thursday night at the 18-mile marker on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Mountain View man sought by police
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 47-year-old Reno Maurice Kulakau Mendoza of Mountain View, who should be considered armed and dangerous.
Mountain View man arrested after violent domestic incident
Police have arrested and charged 41-year-old Stanton Anson Joaquin of Mountain View with various domestic-related offenses following a violent incident at a residence on Kaniela Road early Wednesday morning.
Pahoa man arrested, released after viral video of dog abuse
A video posted on social media appears to be a 30-year-old Pahoa man who was arrested Thursday by police in an animal cruelty case.
Island Life for Friday, March 22, 2024
Rough waters at Whittington Beach Park. (Carol Tools/community contributor)