Dragons get a do-over: Honokaa volleyball seniors appreciate ‘good experience’
KEAAU — Even in defeat, Honokaa’s boys volleyball team shared a distinction that would last more than a year.
COVID-19 case count holds at 2,739
No new COVID-19 cases were reported Monday on the Big Island, leaving the total case count to date at 2,739.
More than 60,000 Big Islanders fully vaccinated
More than 27,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered across the state over the weekend, bringing the total number doses in arms to 1,334,012, the Hawaii Department of Health reported Monday.
Nakashima to chair Maunakea working group
The full membership of a group to investigate potential alternate management strategies for Maunakea has been announced.
UH astronomers to help map the universe’s first galaxies
University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy (IfA) astronomers will play an instrumental role in helping unveil the universe’s very first galaxies, more than 13 billion light years away.
Kona woman charged in two auto thefts
Hawaii Island police have charged 28-year-old Brenda Lee Jose of Kailua-Kona in connection with two auto thefts.
Missing Maui woman’s ex-boyfriend wants murder case dropped
WAILUKU, Hawaii — A man indicted for murder in the disappearance of his former Maui girlfriend is seeking to have the case dismissed.
Students learn about local history, culture by creating mural at Pahoa High School
Students at Pahoa High School have created a mural that will brighten up the school with a design dedicated to the history of Puna.
Kona man acquitted of attempted murder of police officer
A verdict was reached Wednesday in the trial against a Kailua-Kona man accused of attempted murder of a police officer in 2019.
Kanuha named Senate majority leader
State Sen. Dru Kanuha, D-Kona, Ka‘u, has been named the new Senate majority leader.
Hometown Heroes: Salvation Army provided over 1.15 million meals in 2020
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, West Hawaii Today is publishing a story about individuals, groups or organizations that have helped make life better for others in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
No decision yet on temporary night closure of Kailua Pier
A determination has yet to be made on a proposal to impose a temporary closure of Kailua Pier starting next Saturday.
Murder suspect to get mental exam, being held without bail
A 32-year-old man accused of shooting a neighbor to death in a Volcano subdivision last week will receive a mental examination.
Police locate Kona man, 36
Update: The Hawaii Police Department reported Tuesday afternoon that Kyle Nesbett, 36, who had been reported as missing since Friday was located in good health in Waikoloa.
Frustrations remain 3 years after Kilauea volcano eruption
HONOLULU — Three years after the eruption of Kilauea volcano, Big Island residents are still waiting for some roads and services to be repaired.
Police initiate coroner’s inquest after discovery of body at Kailua Pier
Big Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation following the discovery of a body at Kailua Pier on Friday.
First Tongan police chief in Hawaii retires after 36 years
WAILUKU, Hawaii — The first Tongan police chief in the state of Hawaii and first Tongan police officer with the Maui Police Department has retired from the department after 36 years, officials said.
Hawaii Prep softball honors seniors in 13-10 win over Kamehameha
With only a few games to play and no BIIF championship waiting at the finish line, a season-defining game is hard to come by this year for Big Island high school teams.
Five arrested in sting operation aimed at internet child sex predators
Five men were arrested and four have been charged with a felony sex offense in a sting operation on the Big Island authorties are calling “Operation Keiki Shield.”
Island Life: Blasting surf
Sea spray shoots into the air on Feb. 5. (Steve Hinkley/Community contributor)
