Aggressive seaweed smothers one of world’s most remote reefs
HONOLULU — Researchers say a recently discovered species of seaweed is killing large patches of coral on once-pristine reefs and is rapidly spreading across one of the most remote and protected ocean environments on earth.
Ball python found in Hilo by ambulance crew
A live ball python snake was captured early Monday in Hilo by an American Medical Response ambulance crew.
Pahoa man arrested after disturbance at Hilo Home Depot
A 55-year-old Pahoa man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after police were sent to the Hilo Home Depot store to a report of a disturbance.
Man sought on outstanding warrant
Hawaii Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Samuel Baker Sniffen Jr. of Puna.
Hawaii reports single-day record, 41 additional virus cases
HONOLULU — Hawaii reported 41 additional cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, the most in one day since the pandemic began.
Lawmakers stall funding for 10-story school building in Honolulu
HONOLULU — State lawmakers stalled funding for a 10-story public elementary school, preventing a groundbreaking this year for the state’s first vertical public school.
13 Hawaiian Airlines employees test positive for coronavirus
HONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines Inc. says 13 of its employees have tested positive for the coronavirus following an annual training course.
Plea deal still on table in alleged child starvation
A plea deal is still in the works for a 52-year-old Hilo man accused of starving his 9-year-old daughter to death more than four years ago.
Senate committee recommends rejection of Ige’s BLNR nominee
Ige outlines features of new financial plan to cope with COVID-19 pandemic
Police accountability bill headed to Ige’s desk
A bill that would identify fired or suspended county police officers is headed to Gov. David Ige’s desk.
Man who shot woman, led police on 11-day manhunt gets 5 years
A 43-year-old man will spend up to a half-decade behind bars for a 2019 shooting that injured one and triggered an 11-day manhunt.
Police locate missing teen last seen in Hilo
UPDATE: Hawaii Island police reported Monday that Shayla Smith-Akiona has been located in good health.
Police locate missing teen
UPDATE: Hawaii Island police reported Monday that Tanaiyah Hao-Kallio has been located in good health.
Police locate missing teen
UPDATE: Hawaii Island police reported Monday that DJ Hanres has been located in good health.
Police locate missing Puna teen
UPDATE: Hawaii Island police reported Monday that Kaiea Fleming-White has been located in good health.
Police arrest 23 for suspected DUI
Hawaii Island police arrested 23 motorists for suspected drunken driving between June 29 and Sunday. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash.
Judge blocks auction of so-called Hawaiian princess’ things
HONOLULU — An auction of a 94-year-old Native Hawaiian heiress’ belongings can’t go forward until a conservator is named to handle her finances, a judge ruled Monday.
State announces 7 new cases of COVID-19
State officials announced seven new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing Hawaii’s total number of cases to 1,030.
Governor: Hawaii faces more public worker cuts without aid
HONOLULU — Pay cuts or furloughs for Hawaii public employees are inevitable if the federal government does not provide additional coronavirus relief funding, Gov. David Ige said.
