Island Life: Fern comes forth
A fiddlehead fern begins breaking free of its hairy casing in Kona on March 23. (Bob Viggers/Community contributor)
Woman, man arrested for outstanding warrants
Police charged a 34-year-old Hilo woman with unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle and outstanding bench warrants. She was identified as Donna Tyau Rasay.
Police seek public’s help locating wanted man
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s help locating a 35-year-old man wanted on multiple outstanding warrants.
Five nabbed for suspected DUI
Hawaii Island police arrested five motorists for suspected drunken driving between March 30 and Sunday. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash.
Two charged in connection with Hilo burglary
Hawaii Island police have arrested and charged two individuals with multiple property crime offenses stemming from a burglary incident that occurred last week in Hilo.
Bench Warrants: April 3, 2020
As of Friday April 3, 2020 the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:
Island Life: Empty bay
Kealakekua Bay, devoid of any beachgoers Saturday due to COVID-19 lockdown. (Jean Trueman/Community Contributor)
Back in business: Makalei Golf Club opens with COVID-19 restrictions in place
Golfers on the Big Island now have a place to tee off.
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.
Nine arrested for violating stay-at-home order
A total of 16 people have been arrested or cited on the Big Island for violating Gov. David Ige of a stay-at-home order issued last month.
Police locate missing Pahoa woman
Update: Hawaii Island police announced late Wednesday evening that Jan Shon Liao was located in good health in Hilo shortly before 10 p.m.
Ka‘u man, 52, reported missing
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s help locating a 52-year old Kaʻu man who was reported missing.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.