Battle over federal spending could hurt Hawaii economy
A University of Hawaii economist said Tuesday a prolonged federal government shutdown could have serious local consequences.
Tackling Puna’s cesspools: Environmental impact statement outlines options for wastewater treatment services
A final environmental impact statement about the addition of wastewater treatment services for Puna was released Saturday by the state Office of Planning and Sustainable Development.
Judge to hear petitions by defendants in Dana Ireland killing
Two of three Native Hawaiian men convicted of the 1991 Christmas Eve abduction, rape and killing of Dana Ireland in lower Puna will have their day in court on Oct. 23.
Hilo man indicted for sex assault, robbery in 2019 incident
A 40-year-old Hilo man has been indicted in a case in which a federal DNA database identified him as the suspect in an alleged 2019 sexual assault.
Police: Suspect fatally shot after firing at officers in HPP
A 30-year-old Keaau man is dead and four Hawaii Police Department officers have been placed on paid administrative leave following an officer-involved shooting incident this afternoon at Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Puna.
Leina‘ala Drummond, Hawaiian Air logo model, dies at 77
Leina‘ala Ann Teruya Drummond was Miss Hawaii 1964, the first neighbor island contestant to win the coveted pageant crown. The Maui native also danced hula in Danny Kaleikini’s show at the Kahala Hilton in the late 1960s and was a Maui County Council member in the early 1990s.
Green provides update on Maui; tourists can return to the west side Oct. 8
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story had an incorrect date for the Lahaina wildfires. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error.
Judge dismisses cold-case murder charge in 1978 slaying
A murder charge has been dismissed against an Oahu prison inmate for the beating and strangulation death 45 years ago of a Northern California park ranger who was on the Big Island for her dream vacation.
County looks to the future: General Plan 2045 envisions next 25 years, seeks to balance growth with sustainability
The county Planning Department on Monday unveiled a draft of the county’s General Plan 2045.
Prosecutor: Traffic stop resulted in arrest for drugs, DUI
A 36-year-old Hilo man police say had more than a half-pound of methamphetamine in his car remains in custody at Hawaii Community Correctional Center in lieu of $113,000 bail.
Uncle Billy’s survey complete: ‘Suspected asbestos’ found; concerns raised about feral cats on property
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources said Monday a hazardous materials survey indicated “suspected asbestos” in the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel.
Keaau man faces kidnapping charge in alleged domestic incident
Police have charged a 31-year-old Keaau man with kidnapping and other offenses in connection with a domestic incident that occurred Tuesday evening on Ainaloa Drive in Puna.
Health officials tout new COVID shot
The new COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out are a move away from the booster-shot models in use up to this point.
Cop, acquaintance indicted in Ka‘u home invasion
A 31-year-old Puna patrol officer accused of participating in an Aug. 15 home invasion in Ka‘u is expected to make his first court appearance in the case today.
Indictment in alleged Kona shooting incident
A Kona grand jury on Wednesday indicted a 40-year-old Waimea man suspected of shooting from a car at a pair of men in a pickup truck Monday in Kailua-Kona.
Gunfire in Kona leads to attempted murder charge
A 40-year-old Waimea man suspected of shooting from a car at a pair of men in a pickup truck Monday in Kailua-Kona was taken into custody after a high-speed pursuit bogged down in traffic, according to court documents filed by police.
Bail slashed for Ocean View man facing drug and firearms charges
CORRECTION: A previous version of the story contained an incorrect last name for Judge Kimberly Taniyama. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error and apologizes to the judge.
Hilo man faces numerous charges for Banyan Drive incident
A 33-year-old Hilo man accused of several property crimes in connection with a Monday morning incident on Banyan Drive has been ordered to return to court Friday for a preliminary hearing.
Police investigating Kona shooting incident
A police log identified a suspect arrested in a non-fatal shooting incident Monday in Kailua-Kona as 40-year-old Shayne Kamuela Unea of Waimea.
An arid August
It was an arid August on the Big Island.
