Write or wrong?: Bills tackle coffee industry labelling concerns
KAILUA-KONA When it comes to Kona coffee, farmers are almost as concerned with whats scrawled on the outside of the packaging as they are with the product inside.
Hawaii ranks last in participation rate for school breakfast programs
Double DUI offender ordered to pay $809,000 restitution
KEALAKEKUA A 3rd Circuit Court judge determined a Kailua-Kona man was responsible for more than $800,000 in medical bills after striking a runner on Alii Drive while driving drunk.
Liquor Control Department seeks to split investigator position
HILO Most of the action at the local watering holes happens at night and on weekends, so thats when the liquor investigators should be working as well.
Lawmakers advance red light camera bill
KAILUA-KONA A bill proposing a red light detector systems program overcame its first hurdle Thursday, clearing a joint judiciary and transportation committee, and is now waiting to be heard by the Committee on Ways and Means.
Pirates Outreach Community Center looks to offer space for kids, veterans and nonprofits
KAILUA-KONA On the second-to-last day at Privateers Coves former location, a couple asked the restaurants owner, Nick Traxler, if he, the man behind a pirate restaurant, is also the right man to run a community center at the former Hualalai Theatre.
US investigators demand documents from Honolulu rail line
HONOLULU Honolulus rail agency says U.S. investigators are demanding to see documents related to a 20-mile rail line under construction on Oahu, including contracts and list of contractors.
Environmental groups sue Maui over replacement streetlights
WAILUKU Two environmental groups are suing Maui officials over plans to replace about 4,800 streetlights with LED fixtures, claiming the new lights would threaten seabirds and sea turtles.
Kauai officials sue vacation home owners for rental fines
LIHUE Kauai officials are suing the owners of a vacation home, claiming they are violating county zoning ordinances for using the property as a short-term rental.
More snow forecast for Big Island summits
KAILUA-KONA More snowfall is expected over Big Island summits today as a cold upper low continues to fuel wintry weather conditions.