During the week of Feb. 17-23, Hawaii Island police arrested 18 motorists for DUI.
Green receives list of nominees for Big Island judgeship
February 27, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
The state Judicial Selection Committee has sent four nominees to Gov. Josh Green to fill a vacancy left by the retirement of Kona Circuit Judge Robert D.S. Kim in July 2024.
Plea deal in the works in fentanyl case
February 27, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
A 35-year-old Centralia, Wash., man accused of possessing 4,000 fentanyl pills for distribution on the Big Island in December 2022 appears to be close to a federal plea deal.
131 Maui fire survivors laid off after federal funding cut
February 27, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
A total of 131 Maui residents displaced by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires and working on recovery efforts were laid off Monday after the Trump administration cut federal funding for their positio…
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General Plan meetings are wrapping up
February 27, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
A series of public meetings about planned updates to Hawaii County’s General Plan will come to an end next month.
Police to hold public meeting on temporary morgue
February 26, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
The Hawaii Police Department invites the public to attend a community meeting to discuss a temporary morgue facility in Hilo from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 3, at the Aupuni Center Confere…
Proposed tax on foreign ships could increase costs in Hawaii
February 26, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
President Donald Trump’s new secretary of commerce has vowed to tax foreign-flagged ships making calls to U.S. ports.
Smaller providers could help ease insurance crisis for Puna homeowners
February 26, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Some relief might be coming for Puna residents struggling to afford insurance, even as possible state solutions to the crisis have once again fizzled out.
Trial set in housing credits scam
February 26, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
A federal trial has been scheduled for two Hilo attorneys accused of receiving Hawaii County affordable housing credits and land conveyances worth at least $10.98 million, with no intention of…
Replacement of Waiaka Bridge could start late this year
February 26, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Efforts to replace the 93-year-old Waiaka Stream Bridge in South Kohala are still in motion, but construction is not expected to begin until late this year, state officials said.
Police, downtown Hilo community meeting Wednesday
February 25, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Hawaii Police Department’s Hilo Community Policing Section invites members of the downtown Hilo community to meet the newly promoted community policing officers and reintroduce existing…
Police to conduct investigation at Hapuna
February 25, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Hapuna Beach State Park will open one hour later than usual on Wednesday so police can conduct an investigation.
Hawaii fireworks injuries have risen over past decade
February 25, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
The number of fireworks-related injuries in Hawaii has steadily risen over the past decade and a half, reaching a 15-year high over the latest New Year’s holiday, according to upd…
State announces digitization of plants, animals declaration form
February 25, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
HONOLULU — State leaders Monday announced the launch of Akamai Arrival, a pilot program that will digitize Hawaii’s Plants and Animals Declaration Form, streamlining the process fo…
Man accused of slaying family found fit for trial
February 25, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
A 58-year-old Pahoa man accused of shooting his wife and two children to death almost nine years ago has been found fit to stand trial.
Restoring Lahaina power is critical to rebuilding
February 25, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
LAHAINA — A year and a half since the devastating Maui wildfires destroyed Lahaina town, Jeremy DelosReyes is still in a dark place.
Two hotels will be built at Waikoloa Plaza
February 24, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Two hotels will be built at Waikoloa Plaza, the 18-acre shopping and entertainment hub in Waikola Village that is nearly half completed.
Trump policies threaten University of Hawaii ethnic studies programs
February 24, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
President Donald Trump’s order banning diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs has University of Hawaii students and faculty worrying about the future of academic program…
Sports betting bills still alive
February 24, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
At least two bills that would legalize some form of sports wagering in Hawaii remain alive this legislative session.
Mayor kicks off first of 14 community meetings
February 23, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Dozens of Big Island residents met with Mayor Kimo Alameda and other Hawaii County officials Wednesday at the first of 14 planned community meetings around the island.
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