Police investigating reported stabbing in Hilo
Detectives are investigating a reported stabbing early Friday in Downtown Hilo.
Runnin’ with Rani: Finding a balance through exercise
It’s been quite a tumultuous past few weeks amid the evolving COVID-19 pandemic wrecking havoc across the world and our local Big Island communities — bringing our day-to-day way of life to a screeching halt.
Big Island school provides laptops for home online education
HONOLULU — A school on Hawaii island has distributed laptops to students who need the computers to take part in online education during the coronavirus outbreak.
Hearings for Kona men cited for illegal aquarium fish, gear rescheduled
Arraignment and plea hearings for two Kona men accused of illegally harvesting aquarium fish offshore of Kawaihae in February have been rescheduled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Puna man arrested in domestic incident
Hawaii Island police have arrested a 53-year-old man Puna man for several offenses stemming from a domestic incident Monday in Puna.
Hilo Municipal Golf Course closed due to virus
Hilo Municipal Golf Course will remain closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wife of missing plumber asks court to declare husband dead
The wife of a Puna man who vanished almost 5 1/2 years ago has filed a civil court petition requesting her husband be declared dead.
Emergency warning sirens to be tested Wednesday
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Wednesday.
Staying the course: Yada, Cactus Tour not stopping for pandemic
Hilo’s Britney Yada probably thought she’d reached exclusive company when she teed off on the LPGA Tour for the first time, or when she played at the U.S. Women’s Open.
DOE looking to modify high school graduation requirements
The state Department of Education is seeking approval to modify high school graduation and commencement requirements for the Class of 2020.
Big Island police arrest 3 for suspected DUI
Hawaii Island police arrested three motorists for suspected drunken driving between March 23 and Sunday. None of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash.
Hawaiian Electric proposes battery storage project on Maui
WAILUKU — Hawaiian Electric has proposed the construction of a battery storage system on Maui that will lead to the closure of a power plant there.
County announces online appointment request form
The County of Hawaii now has an appointment request form available online for those needing access to county services. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the county is no longer taking face-to-face appointments.
DOE adds new schools to list of ‘grab-and-go’ meal locations
One additional Hawaii Island location has been added for pickup of “grab-and-go” meals for public and public charter school students.
Kauai police seek man accused of destroying taro patch
WAINIHA — An unidentified man took a backhoe to a taro patch in northern Kauai, damaging a staple of the traditional Hawaiian diet, a local food supply and an attached water line affecting water service in the region, authorities said.
New York-based Advance Publications purchases Ironman Group
While the competition side of sports has been put on hold for now, the business side continues, including the sale of the Ironman Group.
Young Brothers to stop taking nonessential cargo
To ensure uninterrupted service to all ports, Young Brothers said it is “required to take further steps to ensure the health and safety of customers and employees.”
A slice of dusk
A simmering sunset Tuesday night in Kona. (Bob Viggers/Community Contributor)
Island Life: Fire in the sky
Brilliant colors decked the South Kona skies Tuesday night. (Cindy Ku’upua Whitehawk/Community contributor)
Puna man charged with attempted murder in domestic incident
A 53-year-old Puna man has been charged with attempted murder, terroristic threatening, abuse and other charges stemming from a domestic incident Monday in Orchidland Estates.