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Hawaiian Electric seeks approval for wildfire safety work

June 5, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

 

Typical residential customers of the state’s largest utility could see their monthly bill rise between $1 and $5.50 to cover costs of an expanded three-year wildfire safety plan.

 

Big Island attorneys, businessman found guilty in housing credits scam

June 4, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Two Hilo lawyers and a Big Island businessman were convicted today by a federal jury in Honolulu in connection with a scam in which the trio received Hawaii County affordable housing credits a…

DOH: Chemical detected in HVNP water system

June 4, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

State health officials said low levels of a chemical used as an industrial solvent were detected in a water sample collected from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park water system.

Kona teen charged following gun incident

June 4, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Police have charged 19-year-old Fernando Villanueva-Gonzalez of Kailua-Kona with multiple offenses relating to a weapons incident reported Sunday in the area of Puohulihuli Street near Kealake…

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Former Kona teacher guilty of sexually assaulting minor

June 4, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

A former Konawaena Middle School teacher was convicted last week of continuous sexual assault of a minor younger than 14 and attempted first-degree sexual assault.

Man accused of sexually abusing 2 minors indicted

June 4, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

The state has filed a motion requesting that a 44-year-old Mountain View man facing 15 felony charges in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of minors be held without bail.

Blessing held for Kona hospital’s expanded pharmacy

June 3, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

KEALAKEKUA – Gov. Josh Green joined Kona Community Hospital officials and state legislators Monday for a special blessing ceremony to celebrate the completion of the hospital’s new…

Hilo teacher: ‘Huge honor’ to be chosen for Hall of Fame

June 3, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Pascale Pinner, a 37-year veteran teacher at Hilo Intermediate School, has been inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame.

Puna man accused of multiple crimes against minors; bail set at nearly $5M

June 2, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

A 44-year-old Puna man has been arrested and charged with an array of sexual-related offenses against minors.

National Science Foundation defunds long-stalled controversial Thirty Meter Telescope

June 2, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

The National Science Foundation will no longer fund the controversial Thirty Meter Telescope planned for construction atop Maunakea, instead choosing to back its international competitor, the…

Arrest made in Kona parking scam

June 1, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Police have arrested and charged 29-year-old Emmy Cedeno Perez of Kailua-Kona for a parking violation scam involving a “barnacle” device placed on the windshields of vehicles in We…

Pahoa man charged for traffic crash that killed Keauhou woman

June 1, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

A 70-year-old Pahoa man pleaded not guilty Friday to charges related to a three-vehicle collision that killed an 80-year-old Keauhou woman and injured her then 85-year-old husband.

Punalu‘u Village developers avoid foreclosure

June 1, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

A foreclosure lawsuit against developers of a controversial proposed commercial development near a popular black sand beach in Ka‘u has been withdrawn by the mortgage lender.

Keaau health center funded

June 1, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

The state has allocated $25 million for construction of the Keaau Benioff Medical Center in Puna.

Green signs bills to bolster schoolchildren

May 31, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Gov. Josh Green signed three bills Friday afternoon to support healthier keiki through better access to food, transportation and surfing programs in schools.

County aims to rehome puppy taken from Hilo homeless woman

May 30, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Hawaii County has filed a petition asking a judge to order the forfeiture of a pet puppy owned by a 58-year-old Hilo woman who is accused of abusing the animal.

Arraignment set for Oahu man accused of attempting to smuggle pot

May 30, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Probable cause has been found to try a 30-year-old Honolulu man accused of attempting to smuggle about 26 pounds of marijuana Sunday on a Southwest Airlines flight from Kona to Honolulu….

Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival kicks off today

May 30, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

KAILUA-KONA — The Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival will hold its 12th annual Premiere Festival event this weekend on the Kohala Coast.

Community breaks ground for new Papa‘aloa playcourt

May 30, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

About 40 elated community members and politicians gathered at the site of the demolished Papa‘aloa Gym on Thursday for a groundbreaking and blessing for the future covered playcourt that…

BJ Penn misses court date following 2 arrests

May 29, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

UFC Hall of Fame mixed martial artist BJ Penn failed to show up in court Tuesday in a domestic abuse case after being arrested twice over the Memorial Day weekend at his family’s Puueo S…

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