Council votes to protect Parks and Rec staffers: Some are targeted in lawsuit over dead tree-trimmer
June 8, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
The Hawaii County Council on Thursday voted to indemnify against liability former Department of Parks and Recreation director Maurice Messina, former deputy director Michelle Hiraishi and four…
Kupuna from across island turn out for annual Casino Day
June 8, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
The booming voice of the Bingo caller could be heard far from Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium on Friday as excited kupuna arrived for the annual Casino Day event hosted by Hawaii…
Concerns linger over zoo fees: Dozens turn out for public hearing
June 8, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Members of the public voiced concerns and offered suggestions during a hearing Tuesday night about proposed changes for the Pana‘ewa Recreation Center, including fees for entry to the zo…
Obituaries for June 8
June 8, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Douglas “Doug” Kulonoehu Awai Sr., 82, of Hilo, died April 30 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was the retired owner and mason contractor for Awai Masonry, later known as Awai &So…
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Hawaii’s math teaching deemed ‘unacceptable’
June 7, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
A nonpartisan national council that analyzed the quality of the nation’s math teaching found Hawaii to be one of seven states with an “unacceptable” rating for math education…
Judiciary: Beware of traffic ticket text scam
June 6, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
The state Judiciary is warning the public about a scam that threatens drivers over nonexistent traffic citations.
Arraignment set for alleged KTA robber
June 6, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Probable cause has been found to try a 36-year-old Hilo man on six charges, including first-degree robbery, for allegedly threatening a store detective with a knife a week ago in the KTA Super…
Oahu soldier sentenced to 23 years for killing wife and staging disappearance
June 6, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
The court martial of Army Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson, 29, concluded Thursday as a military judge sentenced him to 23 years in prison for killing his pregnant wife, 19-year-old Mischa Mabeline…
Crime spree suspect gets a large bail reduction
June 6, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
A suspect in multiple car thefts whom police say was shot at by a patrol officer on Wednesday saw his bail drastically reduced Thursday during his initial court appearance.
Three Big Island residents found guilty in housing credits scam
June 5, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Two Hilo lawyers and a Big Island businessman were convicted Wednesday by a federal jury in Honolulu in connection with a scam in which the trio received Hawaii County affordable housing credi…
Speed limit along Mamalahoa Highway in Kona to be reduced
June 5, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Effective Monday, the speed limit on a stretch of Mamalahoa Highway (Highway 11) in Kona will be reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph to improve safety, according to state transportation officials….
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.
Green signs law to protect young performers
June 5, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday signed legislation aimed at safeguarding the earnings of child and youth performers from mismanagement, exploitation and abuse.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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