23 nabbed for DUI
Between Aug. 12 and Sunday, Hawaii Island police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21.
Bike and swim leads to arrest
Hawaii Island Police have arrested and charged a 29-year-old Hilo woman following a bizarre chase on a bicycle that ended in the apprehension in the waters at Coconut Island, police said in a news release.
BOE approves misconduct code revisions
HONOLULU The Hawaii school board has voted to elevate the seriousness of high school bullying and harassment as disciplinary offenses, officials said.
Marine faces military hearing over firearms allegations
HONOLULU A Marine stationed in Hawaii faces a military hearing this week after officials say he tried to enter an Air Force base while off-duty and heavily armed in his home state of Nebraska.
Vying for top cop: Officer of the Year luncheon features best of the blue
KAILUA-KONA For 35 years, the Kona Crime Prevention Committee has been honoring outstanding police officers through its Officer of the Month and Officer of the Year awards.
Hawaii News in Brief 08-19-19
Maui Island clear of tree-killing Hawaii fungal disease
Unity, support on display at Relay for Life Kona that raises $52K
KAILUA-KONA When Dave Placeres was diagnosed with stage three lung cancer two years ago, his mind instantly clicked into fighting mode.
Konawaena announces Division I arrival with 24-7 victory over rival Kealakehe
KEALAKEKUA Konawaena hadnt even stepped on the field before delivering its first message of the BIIF season.
BIIF football: Konawaena announces Division I arrival with 24-7 victory over rival Kealakehe
KEALAKEKUA Konawaena hadnt even stepped on the field before delivering its first message of the BIIF season.
Debunking oft-cited claims abut TMT
Some opposition to the Thirty Meter Telescope is being fueled by prominent people celebrities, musicians and politicians who have offered their support to the Maunakea protectors via social media.
Surf for Special Needs hosts its biggest event in memorial for slain lifeguard
KAILUA-KONA – Judging by all the smiles and laughter, it was a perfect day on the water for the Joy Mills-Ferren Memorial Surf for Special Needs Saturday at Kahaluu Beach.
Discovery named with nod to science and culture
WAIMEA – A Hawaiian name has been bestowed upon the first captured image of a black hole, a picture that proves their existence.
Strict state energy standards likely to raise price of home ownership; county scrambles to fix
HILO Building a house on Hawaii Island just got a lot more complicated and more expensive because the county missed a deadline to enact local exemptions to a strict new statewide energy code.
Kona pool repairs expected to be complete by mid-October
KAILUA-KONA Repairs to the Kona Community Aquatic Center, which has been shutdown for more than five months, are expected to be complete by mid-October.
Queen’s asks federal judge to dismiss Kaiser lawsuit
KAILUA-KONA The Queens Health Systems has a filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit over billing filed in June by Kaiser Health Foundation.
Honokaa Pool still closed
KAILUA-KONA The Honokaa Pool remains closed several months after county officials had expected to reopen the facility to Hamakua residents.
Waimea, Hilo men arrested for theft, drug offenses
A 32-Year-old Waimea man has been charged following an identity theft investigation.
Honolulu adds inspectors to help enforce vacation rental law
HONOLULU Honolulu plans to increase its housing inspection staff to help enforce a new vacation rental ordinance, officials said.
Bidders vie for Obama’s high school basketball jersey
HONOLULU Bidding was drawing to a close Friday for a basketball jersey believed to have been worn by President Barack Obama.
Beer named for Marshall Islands nuke test site draws criticism
HAGATNA, Guam A Texas-based company is facing criticism for naming a beer after the location of nuclear tests that resulted in the contamination of a Pacific island chain, a report said.