Two men charged with Puna property crimes
Two 19-year-old men are facing charges in connection with alleged property crimes in Puna.
Progress on Hilo skate park, but confusion over funding
Hawaii County has taken another step toward building a skate park in Hilo, but members of the skating community remain skeptical.
American Red Cross assisting seven impacted by Alii Kai fire
The American Red Cross is assisting seven people impacted by a structure fire Friday afternoon in the Alii Kai subdivision of Kailua-Kona.
Council members get update on Big Island Film Office
Hawaii County Council members expressed frustration Tuesday that the county has not yet appointed a new film commissioner.
Police arrest two after violent confrontation in Orchidland
Police arrested two people Friday after one of them allegedly rammed two taxpayer-subsidized police vehicles in Puna.
Trail acquisition dropped
Mayor Mitch Roth has decided to abandon efforts to acquire a trail to Papaikou Mill Beach, county officials said Tuesday.
Kupuna relish return of senior activities
Kamana Senior Center has officially welcomed kupuna back to classes after 21 months of inactivity.
25 inmates test positive at Hilo jail
The state Department of Public Safety on Tuesday reported a high number of new COVID-19 cases in Hawaii Community Correctional Center.
Kona women facing drug charges
Two Kona women are facing numerous drug offences stemming from an arrest on Friday.
Hilo man charged with habitual DUI for the third time
Prosecutors have filed charges against a 62-year-old Hilo man, accusing him of habitual drunken driving for the third time within a decade.
Internet options expanding for Hawaiian homesteaders
HONOLULU — Residents of Hawaiian homelands may soon have more options for connecting to the internet.
Pigs make a mess inside Alae Cemetery
Feral pigs have been tearing up the ground at Alae Cemetery and some parks on Hawaii Island.
NHCH reinstates no-visitor policy
Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital has reinstated its no-visitor policy effective today, Jan. 18.
Saving honeybees Ho’ola rescues scores of hives
Ho’ola means to heal and that is the name that Kailin and Kai chose for their business when they started rescuing bees. In the last six years, they have rescued nearly 150 bee colonies. Many have been placed on properties in Kohala as pollinators. They are currently maintaining about 50 hives on their farm in Kapa’au. The pair are highly motivated to heal the colonies they rescue and help the bees to thrive. They consider their work a valuable service to their community.
Woman reported missing wanted on arrest warrant
A 42-year-old Puna woman who is the subject of a missing person investigation has an unserved warrant for her arrest, police confirmed.
Staghorn ferns are the survivors of dinasaur days
Hawaiian gardens have long been famous for their vast array of orchids and other showy flowering plants. Ferns on the other hand don’t get top billing in most landscapes even though they were probably the first vascular plants to make Hawaii their home. In fact, ferns have been around long before flowering plants evolved.
Rooftop solar systems up 5.3% statewide
The number of solar rooftop systems increased 4.35% last year on the Big Island.
Kahilu Theatre presents ‘Brilliance of Now’
“Brilliance of Now — Artwork as a reflection of a moment in time” will be on display at Kahilu Exhibits through March 4.
Volcano man accused of burglary, sex assault
A 36-year-old Volcano man is facing numerous felony charges in connection with an incident Sunday in Mountain View.
Mountain View man charged with firearms, drug offenses
Police arrested and charged 28-year-old Alden Pauline III of Mountain View for firearm and drug offenses.
