Kohala Obituary 12/11
Thomas Tucker Redican, 84, of Kapaau died Dec. 11 at home. Born in Syracuse, N.Y., he was a marine insurance...
Month: December 2018
“Tree-Cycle”
After the holidays, instead of throwing away their holiday trees, residents are encouraged to “tree-cycle.” Between Dec. 26 and Jan....
County Personnel Changes
The Hawaii County departments of Public Works and Planning will see leadership changes following the new year. The county announced...
Federal Wrongful Death Suit Against Ex-Police Officer Update
A wrongful death lawsuit against a former Hawaii County police officer is moving forward, with a trial scheduled for June...
Hawaii Innocence Project Asks Action Against Judge
The Hawaii Innocence Project is accusing a retired Seattle judge of interfering with its attempt to exonerate a man convicted...
Male ‘alala released in 2017 Found Dead
A male ‘alala was found dead earlier this month, possibly a victim of predation. The bird, named Maka‘ala, was one...
Boat on Lava Field Being Removed Tomorrow
A derelict boat that’s been sitting in a lava field on the side of Queen Kaahumanu Highway for more than...
Water Supply Officials Get Raise
The top two officials of the county Department of Water Supply received pay raises Tuesday after a performance evaluation by...
Police Ask Public Assistance
Police seek help locating man BANYAN S. HANATO The Hawaii Police Department’s Kona Special Enforcement Unit is seeking the public’s...
Spencer Beach Park Closed Today & Tomorrow
Spencer Beach Park near Kawaihae will be closed today and Thursday as emergency water lines are repaired. During the closure,...
High Wind & Surf Advisories
WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST THURSDAY... WINDS...Northeast 20 to 35 mph with localized gusts near 50...
GAME BIRD HUNTING SEASON ANNOUNCED
GAME BIRD HUNTING SEASON ANNOUNCED FOR KAHUA/PONOHOLO RANCH COOPERATIVE GAME MANAGEMENT AREA (Hilo) –The Department of Land and Natural Resources...
High Wind Advisory
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM HST WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued...
Sea Life Park Investigated After $130K in Fines
The state Department of Labor & Industrial Relations said it is investigating safety violations at Sea Life Park Hawaii. The...
Community Calendar
Today • Town hall and resource fair for veterans, their families and survivors, and those who work with them, 5-6:30...
Kona Historical Society New Exhibit & New Gallery
The scent of roasted coffee on the back of a light breeze wafted through the open windows of the H.N....
Kohala Obituary 12/8/2018
John H. Robel Jr., 92, of Hawi died Dec. 8 at home. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he was a...
Community Briefs
On Dec. 1, more than 200 high school students across Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui and Molokai tested their knowledge of...
Kelly Slater Pulls Off Almost Impossible at Billabonng Pipe Masters (video)
Surf star Kelly Slater pulled off the "Houdini Tube Ride," a nearly impossible move in one of the world's most challenging waves at Billabong...
Trash NOT Getting Caught in Pacific Ocean Device
A floating device deployed three months ago to corral a swirling island of trash between California and Hawaii has not...
