Lawmakers advance red light camera bill
KAILUA-KONA A bill proposing a red light detector systems program overcame its first hurdle Thursday, clearing a joint judiciary and transportation committee, and is now waiting to be heard by the Committee on Ways and Means.
About Town 02-16-19
Public libraries to
close for holiday
Bench Warrants 02-15-19
As of Feb. 15, 2019, the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:
Public libraries to close for Presidents Day holiday
KAILUA-KONA All Hawaii Island public libraries will be closed Saturday through Monday in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.
Probationer charged with strongarm robbery
HILO A 21-year-old Hilo man is charged with second-degree robbery and third-degree assault for allegedly striking an adult special-needs athlete and demanding his money and cellphone.
UH releases latest draft of proposed administrative rules for Maunakea Science Reserve
Island Life: 02-15-19
The cold temperatures and high winds on Maunakea coat these cables in ice. (Karen Kennedy/Community Contributor)
Service restored to majority of customers impacted by storm
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Electric Light Co. said Thursday that power has been restored to all but 30 customers impacted by last weekends winter storm.
No vessel in distress after flares sighted off Kona
KAILUA-KONA U.S. Coast Guard searches prompted Tuesday night and Wednesday morning after reports of flares sighted in waters off the Kona Coast failed to turn up any sign of distress.
HUD funding headed to Hawaii County to help families reach self-sufficiency
KAILUA-KONA More than $66,000 is headed to the Hawaii County Housing Agency to help residents living in public housing to reach self-sufficiency.