Man gets 15 years in prison for home invasion
A 23-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of three years, in connection with a December 2020 home invasion and robbery at a South Kona home.
44 new COVID-19 cases reported Saturday
Forty-four new COVID-19 cases were reported Saturday on the Big Island, bringing the total case count to 10,846 since late February 2020.
County seeks public input on Puna water restoration projects
Puna residents are being asked to submit feedback about a range of water restoration projects Hawaii County could pursue using federal funds.
Calf walks away unscathed after 80-foot fall to shoreline
A calf walked away unscathed Friday after falling 80 feet from a cliff in Pepeekeo and being hoisted from the shoreline to safety by fire rescue personnel.
Hawaii hits 1M vaccinations
More than 1 million Hawaii residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Wednesday.
County: ‘Love Island’ got a pass
The production of “Love Island” in Ninole earlier this year should have gone differently, admitted county officials Tuesday.
Police ID motorcyclist killed in Hilo crash
Police ID motorcyclist killed in Hilo crash
EA shouldn’t affect Puna buyout program
Puna property owners participating in the county’s housing buyout program should be unaffected by an environmental assessment that will be conducted for the entire program.
Kamakana Playground to get some TLC: Workday planned Nov. 6
The Friends of Higashihara Park plans to fix up Kamakana Playground at Harold H. Higashihara Park ahead of its 25th birthday next year.
Motorcyclist killed in Hilo crash
An unidentified man died Monday evening after apparently losing control of his motorcycle and then being struck by an oncoming vehicle in Hilo.
KOA customs facility dedicated
A handful of dignitaries gathered Tuesday at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole for a small ceremony to dedicate a permanent Federal Inspection Services facility.
DOH issues red placard to Kona eatery
Multiple food safety violations resulted in a red placard recently being issued to Kamana Indian Cuisine Restaurant in Kailua-Kona by the state Department of Health.
Police seek leads in school burglary
More than $4,300 in laptops and other equipment was taken during a reported burglary at a school in the Volcano area.
Sunshine Law changes in the works
There’s little detail, but County Council members will be asked Wednesday to approve a resolution asking the county to support changes to the Sunshine Law, the state law governing public meetings and public notice to the meetings.
Missing Kailua-Kona man, 40, located in good health
Update: Hawaii Island police reported Wednesday that 40-year-old Ian Charles Resh of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing, was located in good health Tuesday in South Kohala.
County submits road restoration designs to FEMA
Preliminary designs for road restoration projects in Lower Puna have been submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for approval.
Police seek whereabouts of Keaau teen
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Kealii Kaniho, who was reported as a runaway.
Enrollment increases at UH-Hilo
Enrollment at the University of Hawaii at Hilo is up this year compared to 2020, although it is still down from pre-pandemic numbers.
Mango and papaya thrive in the heat
We usually think of lush tropical gardens when Hawaii comes to mind, but much of our land especially on the leeward side is desert. There are many delectable fruits that actually do best where conditions are hot and dry. Figs, pomegranates, papaya and dates are just a few that come to mind, but mangoes are by far the most popular.
State will pay inmates $50 to get coronavirus vaccines
HONOLULU — The Department of Public Safety says certain inmates will get $50 to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
