Mountain View man charged with assault of police officers
A Mountain View man is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting police officers earlier this week.
Pahoa man indicted for McDonald’s incident
A 35-year-old Pahoa man who allegedly threatened Pahoa McDonald’s employees on Jan. 20 while loudly demanding money has been indicted by a Hilo grand jury.
Police misconduct down in ‘22: Two HPD officers discharged, eight suspended
Two Hawaii Police Department officers were discharged and eight received suspensions ranging from one to 21 days in 2022, the department’s annual disciplinary report to the state Legislature revealed.
Kona man charged in robbery investigation
Hawaii Island police have charged a man in with robbery, assault, and drug offenses stemming from an incident that occurred early Tuesday at a gas station in Kailua-Kona.
Hilo man charged in bomb threat investigation
A 43-year-old Hilo man is facing a charge of terroristic threatening after a reported bomb threat Tuesday at a retail shopping center in Hilo.
Waimea man accused of sexually assaulting teen
A 33-year-old Waimea man is facing numerous counts of sexual assault for alleged crimes committed against a minor girl over a four-month period.
Ocean View man charged with theft of rental vehicle, other offenses
A preliminary hearing is slated next month for a a 46-year-old Ocean View man accused of auto theft, drug possession and other offenses.
Bills would limit BLNR’s power over lease extensions
Big Island lawmakers are hopeful they can get a struggling program to revitalize parts of Hilo back on track.
HFD seeks OK to hire grant manager
The Hawaii Fire Department is seeking County Council approval to hire a consultant to manage a nearly half-million dollar federal grant recently awarded to the county.
Woman indicted for fatal 2021 crash
A Kona Grand Jury on Tuesday indicted a Kona woman in relation to a May 2021 crash that killed a man who was a passenger in the vehicle she was driving.
Retreat expansion headed to contested case hearing
A proposal to more than double the number of rooms at a North Kohala retreat is headed to a contested case hearing after three neighbors successfully petitioned the Leeward Planning Commission.
Serial stabber’s mental fitness contested
A Kailua-Kona man facing multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in connection with stabbings in May and June 2022 in Hilo and Kona was back in court Thursday for a fitness hearing.
Propane shortage hits island
A late shipment of propane to a Big Island supplier resulted in several dispensers posting “no propane” signs this week and the fueling of rumors that residents wouldn’t be able to refill their tanks for weeks.
HCCC reports uptick in COVID cases: Origin of outbreak ‘difficult to pinpoint’
Hawaii Community Correctional Center appears to be on the mend after an uptick in COVID-19 cases at the facility following the holidays.
Mental fitness hearing delayed
A 52-year-old Hilo man who pleaded not guilty to a host of charges filed in connection with the alleged September 2022 abduction and ensuing crimes committed against a 15-year-old Kona girl was in court Thursday for a mental health fitness hearing.
Home sales slow in 2022
Big Island real estate agents are hopeful the housing market will stabilize in 2023 after sales slowed in 2022.
Bello appointed superintendent of Ka‘u-Keaau-Pahoa complex
Stacey Bello on Thursday was appointed superintendent of the Ka‘u-Keaau-Pahoa complex area by the state Department
Mental exam ordered for alleged killer
The mother of the 21-year-old Hilo man who allegedly stabbed his grandparents to death early Monday morning in the family’s Panaewa home called police to report a suicide in progress, saying her son was experiencing an episode of schizophrenia and had a knife.
Coast Guard tracks Russian ship near Hawaii
HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard in recent weeks has been monitoring a Russian vessel, believed to be an intelligence-gathering ship, off the coast of the Hawaiian Islands.
Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai continues tradition of charitable giving
It was a beautiful day Tuesday at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai as a handful of grateful people from Big Island nonprofits gathered on the oceanside 18th tee at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Hualalai Golf Course.
