Arrested Oahu wind farm protesters appear in court as more are detained
HONOLULU More than 30 people accused of disobeying a police officer in the Na Pua Makani wind farm protest made their initial appearance in court Monday on the same day 18 additional people were arrested for attempting to block yet another convoy of turbine parts.
West Hawaii Community Health Center receives $1M federal grant
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department Health & Human Services (HHS) announced in a press release that the West Hawaii Community Health Center will receive a $1,060,398 grant to help low income families on Hawaii Island access quality and comprehensive health care.
Police ID 28-year-old crash victim
KAILUA-KONA A 28-year-old Kailua-Kona woman died following a two-vehicle collision Tuesday on Highway 11.
Baby sloth on display at Hilo zoo
HILO A two-toed sloth born this summer at Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens is now on display to the public.
Strategies discussed today for protecting Big Island from rising sea levels
HILO A Hawaii County Council committee meeting will discuss strategies today for protecting the Big Island from rising sea levels brought about by climate change.
Arson suspected in vacation home fire
VOLCANO The agent for a short-term vacation rental home in Volcano Golf and Country Club Subdivision that was damaged Sunday by arson said Monday hes a little freaked out about what happened.
Rain, storms passing through: Stability should return by tonight
KAILUA-KONA A flash flood watch for all Hawaiian Islands remains in effect through 6 p.m. today due to unstable conditions brought by an upper-level low pressure system moving over the western side of the state.
Big Island telescope confirms water on Europa
HILO Astronomers using a Big Island telescope have observed what has only been theorized for years: liquid water on one of Jupiters moons.
Managing Director Okabe resigns
HILO Wil Okabe, Mayor Harry Kims managing director and right-hand man, is resigning effective Nov. 30.
Coast Guard calls off search for missing opihi picker
HONOLULU The Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing 40-year-old man off the coast of the Big Island near Honokaa on Sunday.
Volcano vacation home fire believed intentional
Hawaii island fire investigators suspect a fire at a vacation rental home in Volcano over the weekend was intentionally set.
HPD renews national accreditation
KAILUA-KONA The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies has re-accredited the Hawaii Police Department through 2024.
Books for Babies program provides parents of newborns with free books to read to their children
KAILUA-KONA Donna Monti believes reading is important, and she wants everyone to start as early as possible. For the babies being born at Kona Community Hospital, that head start begins before they even see the outside world for the first time.
Kahakai Elementary mom shepherds learning through volunteer garden
KAILUA-KONA Before the official school day begins at Kahakai Elementary School, class is already in session for a small group of students.
Man makes home out of cave near protesters’ camp
HILO While the borders of the Puuhonua o Puuhuluhulu are ever-changing, they do not extend to one of the more curious developments near the Maunakea Access Road: a partially-collapsed lava tube where one man has made a home.
Police: Flags on cars not a problem
KAILUA-KONA The Hawaii Police Department has been upfront about its law enforcement efforts around the Maunakea protests since the demonstration began in July.
Four months into it: TMT protesters make quality-of-life adjustments as winter nears
HILO After the four-month anniversary of the creation of the camp at Maunakea Access Road, some things have changed but more have stayed the same.
FEMA deadline passes but other options still available for Kilauea eruption victims
HILO While the deadline to apply for a federal program providing individual assistance to Kilauea eruption victims has passed, other programs continue to provide support for those affected by last years disaster.
Money flows to federal campaigns
HILO Money continues flowing into campaign coffers for Hawaiis congressional delegation, even for Senate candidates who have several years before their next election.
