Councilman wants to make more clear what alternatives will be acceptable to polystyrene
Hawaii County’s polystyrene ban could be amended before it goes into effect. The ban, passed by the County Council, prohibits...
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Judge denies request to move proceedings in security guard assault case
KEALAKEKUA — A request to move court proceedings for individuals accused of beating a hotel security guard was denied. Kona...
Aircraft ran out of fuel prior to crash
KAILUA-KONA — An ultralight trike ran out of fuel as it soared 1,300 feet above the Kona Coast before crashing...
Picture was clear, but black hole’s name a little fuzzy (UPDATE)
WASHINGTON — The newly pictured supermassive black hole is a beast with no name, at least not an official one....
Resurfacing of Hualalai Street to begin next week
Resurfacing work will begin next week on Hualalai Street. The project will be done by the county Department of Public...
HAWAII ISLAND LANE CLOSURES FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 13 – APRIL 19
HAWAII ISLAND LANE CLOSURES FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 13 – APRIL 19 --- MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11/190) --- 1)...
Officer John Kahalioumi as their HISSPA Officer of the Quarter
On, (April 12), the Hawaiʻi Island Security and Safety Professionals Association, (HISSPA), recognized Officer John Kahalioumi as their HISSPA Officer...
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Layne Tomlinson who is reported as missing
Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 15-year-old Keaʻau boy who was reported missing. Layne Tomlinson was last seen in...
Fisher-Price recalls nearly 5 million infant sleepers after more than 30 babies died
NEW YORK >>(AP) Fisher-Price is recalling nearly 5 million infant sleepers after more than 30 babies rolled over in them...
Recent ground control survey helps finalize USGS lava thickness map
Recent ground control survey helps finalize USGS lava thickness map A high-precision GPS unit (on white "T" in foreground) records its position...
Jussie Smollett laughs on Hawaii vacation-Honokōhau National Historical Park
Not a care in the world: Jussie Smollett laughs on Hawaii vacation with his family after having charges dropped in...
Frustration over 2 shooting suspects in Hawaii charged with assault
Frustration over 2 shooting suspects in Hawaii charged with assault Walter Gomes III and Richard Lam By Chelsea Davis HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)...
Teens Assist Elderly Man Who Fell And Walk Him Home To Clean His Wounds
Teens Assist Elderly Man Who Fell And Walk Him Home To Clean His Wounds A group of teenage boys in...
Turtle Bay to start $70M renovation By Allison Schaefers
Turtle Bay, which is owned by Blackstone and managed by Benchmark Resorts &Hotels, plans to start a $70 million renovation...
Ex-Maui inmate gets $10K in sex assault lawsuit settlement
HONOLULU — A former inmate who says Hawaii officials didn’t protect her against a guard convicted of sexually assaulting her...
‘On a Mission’ during National Park Week
National Park Week is April 20-28, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has several events planned. April 20 also is a...
Multiple scholarships available through North Hawaii Community Hospital
North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea has several college scholarship opportunities available. The Peggy Dineen-Orsini Scholarship offers $2,000 to a...
Officer: Suspect yelled racial slur before assault
KEALAKEKUA — A Hawaii Island police officer testified Thursday that a reported disorderly man called him a “haole” before assaulting...
Honaunau man found guilty of second-degree murder
KEALAKEKUA — A Honaunau man stood quiet, with his head held up, as he listened Thursday to his guilty verdict...
Council approves lava disaster aid measures
The Hawaii County Council gave final approval to all but one of three lava disaster aid bills on the table...
