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Kapaau man who had dozens of dogs pleads not guilty to animal cruelty

November 7, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

A 68-year-old Kapaau man who allegedly allowed at least 30 dogs to roam freely and unattended pleaded not guilty last week to second-degree cruelty to animals.

Police seek suspects in Ocean View robbery

November 7, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Police are investigating a reported robbery that occurred on Halloween night, Oct. 31, near the intersection of Prince Kuhio Boulevard and Highway 11 in Ocean View.

Police ID body found in Kona

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Police have identified a deceased man discovered March 24 in an unfinished structure on the 75-000 block of Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona as 41-year-old Alan Joseph Dush of Ocean View.

Supreme Court affirms conviction, overturns appeal in sex assault of minor

November 7, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

The Hawaii Supreme Court has reinstated the previously overturned conviction of a 48-year-old Kailua-Kona man for sexually assaulting a minor girl.

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Green wants $10B in Hawaii benefits for future Army use of state lands

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A 21-year-old Canadian man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl late last month in a short-term vacation rental home in Waikoloa.

DOE announces new rules for e-bikes

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In adherence with Gov. Josh Green’s September executive order, Department of Education Superintendent Keith Hayashi introduced new policies Wednesday regarding electric bicycles on schoo…

Food Basket works to offset SNAP reduction

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The Food Basket is relying on donations and state relief funding to meet the community’s increasing needs during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

County Council committee votes to delay start of STVRs law

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Legal wrangling continues in fatal dog attack case

November 5, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

A West Hawaii couple facing petty misdemeanor charges for a fatal dog mauling that occurred more than two years ago in Ocean View has filed separate motions to dismiss their cases in Kona Dist…

Listeria outbreak in pasta possibly linked to 2 cases, 1 death in Hawaii

November 5, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

An ongoing, multi-state listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta meals has affected two individuals in Hawaii, resulting in one death, according to federal officials.

BJ Penn arrested, charged with assault

November 4, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

The Hawaii Police Department has arrested and charged 46-year-old Jay Dee “BJ” Penn of Hilo with third-degree assault following an incident that occurred early Tuesday morning….

Kurtistown man indicted for fatal crash that killed 2

November 4, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

A 43-year-old Kurtistown man accused of causing a head-on collision late last month on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway that killed a 47-year-old Kailua-Kona woman and her infant granddaughter has…

Canadian man accused of sexually assaulting teen in W. Hawaii

November 4, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

A 21-year-old Canadian man is accused of traveling to Hawaii Island late last month and having sex multiple times with a 14-year-old girl — younger than the legal age of consent —…

Bill addresses requirements for Civil Defense chief

November 4, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

The Hawaii County Council’s Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee today will discuss Bill 89, which proposes changes to the County Code regarding the appointment of the…

Army gearing up for multinational exercise amid land negotiations

November 4, 2025 | 8 MIN READ

As negotiations between the state and the Army continue over leased training lands, soldiers at Schofield Barracks are gearing up for a training exercise that have “thousands of particip…

Health insurance battle at heart of shutdown

November 4, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

Health care insurance and coverage is at the heart of the current U.S. government shutdown, which has resulted in furloughs and more recently — lapses in food assistance benefits….

Big Isle lawmakers provide update on road projects

November 3, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

State and county transportation officials joined local lawmakers last week to share updates and hear community concerns about ongoing and future projects in Puna and across Hawaii Island….

Hawaii’s response a ‘lifeline’ for SNAP benefit recipients

November 3, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Local efforts to help the 161,400 low-income Hawaii residents facing elimination of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and others affected by the federal government shu…

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