Police: Volcano man dead after being hit by truck
A male pedestrian is dead after being hit by a pickup truck Thursday on Highway 11 at the Alii Koa Street intersection in Volcano.
Dump truck crash closes highway for 3 hours
Police are investigating a traffic crash that lead to the closure of Akoni Pule Highway for three hours Wednesday near Kawaihae Harbor.
Kailua-Kona man convicted of sex offenses
A Kailua-Kona jury has convicted a 32-year-old Kailua-Kona man of first-degree electronic enticement of a child and attempted promotion of pornography to minors.
Autopsy: Ocean View man’s death not caused by assault
Police have opened up a coroner’s inquest and assault investigation after a man died following an assault April 14 in Ocean View.
Police: Decomposed body has ‘suspicious’ injuries
Police have initiated an unattended death investigation after human remains were discovered on an Ocean View property.
Rescue Tubes to the Rescue: Some Kona beaches now safer with flotation devices
Some Kona beaches became safer on Saturday thanks to the Lions Club of Kona and the Alex and Duke DeRego Foundation’s efforts to bring rescue tubes to six popular spots with their “Rescue Tubes to the Rescue” campaign.
Developer testifies why he sued lot owner over HPP house mistake
An Oahu developer who filed a lawsuit against a California woman who owns a Hawaiian Paradise Park lot on which his contractor mistakenly built a house more than a year ago testified Thursday that he paid contractors, subcontractors and vendors more than $300,000 in cash and that there was no insurance bond on the construction.
Hawaiian Electric lifts request for power conservation
Hawaiian Electric on Wednesday lifted its call for energy conservation on Hawaii Island, and customers can resume their normal use of electricity.
DOH: Recent cases of whooping cough indicate community spread on Hawaii Island
The state Department of Health has confirmed one additional case of whooping cough (pertussis) in a third distinct region of Hawaii Island which is unrelated to previous cases.
Lawmakers sign off on settlements: State to pay more than $1.5M in two Big Island cases
The state, with legislative approval, is set to pay out more than $1.5 million in settlement money for two high-profile cases on the Big Island.
Kolekole park reopens
A Hamakua beach park finally reopened Wednesday after seven years of closure and renovations.
HPP lot owner cross-examined in house snafu case
Attorneys for a developer and construction company that last year built a house on the wrong lot in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Wednesday cross-examined the lot’s owner, who they’re suing for unjust enrichment.
Island Life for Thursday, April 25, 2024
This photo taken from Kawaihae shows Mauna Loa dominating the background with Spencer Beach Park in the foreground on the left. (Carol Tools/Community contributor)
Adult coconut rhinoceros beetles detected on the Big Island
Adult coconut rhinoceros beetles, a highly destructive invasive pest that has devastated Oahu palm trees, have been detected on the Big Island for the first time.
Federal lawsuit against Roth, others on hold pending legal question
A Hilo attorney’s federal lawsuit against Hawaii County, Mayor Mitch Roth, county Prosecutor Kelden Waltjen, Deputy Prosecutor Kate Perazich and former Deputy Prosecutor Sylvia Wan that accuses them of malicious prosecution is on hold — for now.
Nene gosling likely died from disease carried by feral cats
The nene gosling that died last month in Lili‘uokalani Park and Gardens in Hilo likely was killed by toxoplasmosis, an infection spread in the feces of feral cats, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Sun, fun, surf: Nearly 150 keiki attend event at Kohanaiki
Kohanaiki, also known as Pine Trees, was bustling Saturday with families attending the 26th annual Surf for the Earth and Beach Clean Up.
Police: Hawaiian Paradise Park shooting captured on video
A 31-year-old Hawaiian Paradise Park man admitted shooting an acquaintance Friday morning — and there is video footage of the incident, according to court documents filed by police.
DOH shuts down Waikoloa restaurant due to rat infestation
The state Department of Health issued a red “Closed” placard and immediately shut down Ocean Club at Hali‘i Kai on Friday due to an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility.
New tsunami video ‘has it all in one place’
In response to Gov. Josh Green proclaiming April as Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaii, the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Progra partnered with organizations across the state to promote tsunami preparedness by creating a new 2024 Hawaii Tsunami Preparedness video.
