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...
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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,...
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,...
Preliminary hearing set for Orchidland shooting suspect
A 50-year-old Hawaiian Paradise Park man admitted to firing a shot at another man’s car and shattering the back windshield...
Sexual assault victim, 26, allegedly terrorized by tourists while vacationing in Waikiki By Leila Fujimori
Images from a Waikiki hotel elevator surveillance camera show a visibly shaken and frantic 26-year-old Japanese visitor who was allegedly...
Driver of infamously reckless car faces slew of charges
KEALAKEKUA — It was the need for a morning cup o’ joe that led to the arrest of the driver...
Operators of no-kill shelter guilty of animal cruelty By Nelson Daranciang
A state jury found the mother and son who operated a no-kill animal rescue shelter on their property in Makaha...
Problem Kia Popped By Chelsea Jensen West Hawaii Today cjensen@westhawaiitoday.com
KEALAKEKUA — It was the need for a morning cup o’ joe that led to the arrest of the driver...
Public weighs in on state DOT’s proposed road usage charge demonstration project
State Department of Transportation officials had their last informational meeting on a road usage charge demonstration project Thursday evening in...
Proposal to levy surcharge on electric vehicle owners passes Hawaii Legislature By Nina Wu
Hawaii legislators have approved a bill this session that would charge owners of electric and alternative fuel vehicles an additional...
Hawaii senators target robocalls
At least three bills have been introduced in the U.S. Senate to hopefully stem the tide of robocalls and increase...
Hotels urge Ige to veto vacation rental taxation bill By Allison Schaefers
The American Hotel & Lodging Association along with heads of more than 10 Hawaii hotel companies are urging Gov. David...
Resolution that would allow police to close road advances
A Hawaii County Council committee advanced a resolution Tuesday allowing police to close Keaukaha Road at night. Hilo Councilwoman Sue...
DUI ARRESTS April 29, 2019, through May 5, 2019
During the week of April 29, 2019, through May 5, 2019, Hawai`i Island police arrested twenty-one, (21) motorists for driving...
Protection for sharks removed from measure
Hawaii’s shark population will be left to fend for itself, at least for another year, after legislation meant to protect...
Police have charged a 42-year-old Glenwood man following a police pursuit, late Friday evening, (May 3)
(Update) Hawaiʻi Island Police have charged a 42-year-old Glenwood man for several offenses following a police pursuit, late Friday evening,...
Bench Warrants 05-03-19 By Mitchell Bonds
As of Friday May 3, 2019 the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:...
Attorney gives update on Lloyd’s of London lawsuits
Lawyers continue to file cases against Lloyd’s of London and its associated agents, brokers and adjusters on behalf of lower...
Lawmakers OK surf panel to promote homegrown sport By Mindy Pennybacker
At first glance, a bill passed by the Legislature last week to establish a state commission on surfing may seem...
Judge denies information request
A judge ruled Thursday a murder defendant and his lawyer are not entitled to the dates of birth and social...
