Police report that a month-long drug investigation in Keauhou Bay results in the arrest of Samuel Keohokapu
In response to complaints received from the public about possible narcotics distribution in the area of Keauhou Bay and Kahaluu...
Year: 2019
Review: Book chronicles life of Hawaii funnyman Rap Reiplinger By Review by Wayne Harada, Special to the Star-Advertiser
First it was the comedic schticks in nightclubs, like Territorial Tavern and Rap’s Place back in the day. COURTESY FARKNOCKER...
(BOX FARM) UH students develop farm built to feed astronauts By Timothy Hurley
It’s called Box Farm, and it is literally a farm in a box — an automated hydroponic gardening system that...
HEI CEO tops isles’ salaries at $5.7M By Dave Segal
It pays to be a top executive at a publicly traded Hawaii company. Seven CEOs received total compensation last year...
Fire officials reportedly stop searching for woman, 35, who disappeared near Hawaii forest
Fire officials in Maui, Hawaii, have reportedly stopped their search to find a missing who disappeared near a national forest...
District 9 Update & Budget Update
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 – 2020 Budgets. (approx) 2016-2017 $463 million 2017-2018 $491 million 2018-2019 $518 million 2019-2020 $583...
May 2019 update by Rep. David Tarnas
Aloha! I am very grateful to be your State Representative. Today I am reporting on the work of the 2019...
(photos)North Kohala subdivision pitched (Update)(photos)
The Kohala Shoreline subdivision is seen from the ocean in this simulated view of the project. (Images from draft EA/Special...
Community veterans center clears environmental hurdle
KAILUA-KONA — The West Hawaii Veterans Council remains on a mission to build the West Hawaii Community Veterans Center, even...
Commissions and boards could go nonpartisan
A ballot initiative making county boards nonpartisan was advanced Friday by the Charter Commission. The amendment, which passed first reading...
(photo)Southwest Airlines launches interisland service between Kona, Honolulu (photo)
KAILUA-KONA —- About a week ago, Waikoloa residents Francis Blas and Kaelynne Manoha decided to plan a spur-of-the-moment family trip...
Police step up distracted driving enforcement
Big Island police have increased distracted driver enforcement this year over last. According to statistics from the Hawaii Police Department,...
Hawaii: Today in History 5/13
5-13-1835 1st foreign embassy in Hawaii forms Venezuela Consulate: 1824 Recognized: 1835 Relations established: 1835 Legation/embassy established: 1835 First ambassador:...
(video)Hawaii: Island Transformed One Year Later By ALYSSA PONE (ABC NEWS)
One year after the Kilauea Volcano began a months-long eruption on Hawaii’s Big Island, many residents are still struggling to...
Lee Cataluna: Mother’s strength passes to her children By Lee Cataluna
As the crowd moved forward at the start of the race, Meira Va’a’s son Kanoa had his eyes on his...
Permitting fines for pot crimes may not help many By Kristen Consillio
People caught with roughly three to five joints won’t be considered criminals under a bill awaiting Gov. David Ige’s signature,...
Combating sex trafficking: Coalition hosting town hall meetings to shine light on issue
KAILUA-KONA — More voices are speaking out against sex trafficking on the Big Island in hopes of finding a way...
Community comes out for 41st annual event to benefit local nonprofits
WAIKOLOA — Whether they were running, jogging, walking or skating their way around Waikoloa Beach Resort, everyone who took part...
Ruderman expresses vaccine concerns
As measles cases grow nationwide and state health leaders monitor mainland outbreaks, one Big Island state senator has expressed more...
Park staff provides update on efforts to fully reopen HVNP
One year after the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park closed during the Kilauea eruption, several parts of the park have yet...
