Council panel advances vacation rental bill
HILO — A bill regulating vacation rentals took a big step forward Tuesday, clearing a council panel on its way to two final votes.
Big Island a winter hot spot, says US News & World Report
KAILUA-KONA — The Big Island’s a hot spot when it’s cold elsewhere in the world.
Settlement reached in HPA sex abuse lawsuit
KAILUA-KONA — A federal civil lawsuit against Hawaii Preparatory Academy in a case involving a former teacher accused of sexually abusing a student two years ago was officially dismissed last month.
Trial for suspect in Old A rape case continued
KEALAKEKUA — A jury trial has been continued for a Kona teen facing felony sex assault charges in a rape case that reportedly occurred two years ago.
DOE plans ‘community engagement sessions’ for proposed student code changes
KAILUA-KONA — Two meetings will be held during November on Hawaii Island to solicit public feedback on proposed updates to the department’s student misconduct and discipline code and procedures for student complaints about adults.
Farmers, police meet to thwart ag thefts
HILO — In an effort to curb agricultural thefts from Puna-area farms, farmers and police met Friday to discuss how to improve lines of communication.
Stabbing suspect arrested
Hawaii Island Police have charged a 21-year-old Hilo man in connection with a stabbing that occurred at a home on Leilani Street in Hilo in the early evening hours of Oct. 14.
Mayor names new administrator of County Mass Transit Agency
KAILUA-KONA — Brenda Carreira is set to become the latest in a line of administrators to try and repair Hawaii County’s beleaguered Mass Transit Agency since Mayor Harry Kim assumed office in 2016.
Police searching for Hilo pair
Hawaii Island Police are seeking a Hilo couple wanted on outstanding warrants. Police are looking for Freddie Bacdad, described as 5’07,” 170 pounds, brown eyes and black hair. Stacelynn Aiona is 4’11,” 126 pounds, brown eyes and light brown dyed hair.
DOH declares mumps outbreak over
KAILUA-KONA — Health officials have declared the end of the statewide mumps outbreak that began in 2017.