Kona man gets 10 years for child enticement; 9 other Operation Keiki Shield cases updated
A 32-year-old Kailua-Kona man was sentenced June 24 to 10 years in prison for child enticement charges.
Kenny T shares bill with Makaha Sons at South Kona Summer Jam
It’s rare, even locally, that someone in their 40s bursts onto the music scene, but Kenny Tagavilla is the exception.
County seeks dismissal of pedestrian death lawsuit against HPD, cop
Hawaii County is requesting dismissal of a lawsuit seeking monetary damages from the Hawaii Police Department and an officer who was on duty and at the wheel of a blue-and-white cruiser that struck a 16-year-old boy who later died.
Kona man accused of threatening sister, choking her dog
A preliminary hearing is set for today for a 22-year-old Kailua-Kona man accused of threatening to kill his sister and choking her dog.
Construction company that erroneously built HPP home must pay to remove it, judge says
A construction company that mistakenly built a house on a Hawaiian Paradise Park lot owned by a California woman has been ordered to pay for the demolition of the structure and removal of debris.
Grisly murder case drags on: Puna man is accused of shooting to death his wife, children in 2016
The court-appointed attorney for a 57-year-old Pahoa man accused of killing his wife and two children eight years ago has been granted a private investigator, at taxpayers’ expense, to ascertain the history of mental health in his client’s family.
Police Commission discusses DUI complaint
The Hawaii County Police Commission on Friday discussed correspondence from county Auditor Tyler Benner, then filed it into the record without a vote or any other action taken on allegations contained in the document.
‘Truly one for the ages’: State settles lawsuit filed by 13 youths over climate change
Gov. Josh Green on Thursday announced settlement of a lawsuit against the state by 13 youth plaintiffs who alleged the state violated their constitutional rights to a livable environment by operating a transportation system that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
HPD’s DUI arrests questioned; county auditor forwards complaint to Police Commission
When the Hawaii County Police Commission meets Friday, the agenda includes an unofficial complaint alleging the department’s officers automatically arrest and charge motorists with driving under the influence of intoxicants when drug paraphernalia is found.
Call center nearly complete: Police and fire dispatchers could move in this September
Hawaii County’s police and fire dispatchers are getting closer to moving into a new call center that has been under construction since October 2021.
Lee Loy candidacy confirmed
Hawaii Chief Election Officer Scott Nago ruled Monday that County Councilwoman Sue Lee Loy is eligible to run for the state House District 2 seat vacated when Rep. Richard Onishi decided not to run for a seventh term.
Police: Traffic stop turns up drugs, firearms
Authorities say a routine traffic stop in Puna resulted in the arrest of a felon and recovery of more than 400 grams of crystal methamphetamine, smaller amounts of cocaine and heroin and a loaded semi-automatic 9mm pistol.
HPD makes progress on hiring officers
In his State of the County address in March, Mayor Mitch Roth set a goal of filling all the vacant officer positions in the Hawaii Police Department by June 2025.
Lee Loy responds to election challenge
A term-limited Hawaii County Council member facing a legal challenge to her campaign for the state House District 2 seat being vacated by Rep. Richard Onishi has filed her response.
Lee Loy candidacy challenged: Petitioners claim her main residence is in a different district
An objection has been filed over Hawaii County Council member Sue Lee Loy’s candidacy for the state House District 2 seat and her registration to vote in the district.
Police: Alleged Kona car thief targeted rentals
A 33-year-old Kailua-Kona man accused of being a serial car thief apparently targeted mostly rental vehicles, according to court documents filed by police.
Above average rain in May unlikely to ease dry season concerns
“The first month of the 2024 dry season started with a week of trade winds and rainfall mostly linked to the east-facing windward shores. That was the end of the dry conditions.”
Family of ‘Sammy’ Mwarey sues police department, cop
The family of a 16-year-old Hilo High School junior who died after being struck as a pedestrian by an on-duty Hawaii Police Department officer driving a blue-and-white police cruiser is suing the department and the officer.
Chorus director Tom McAlexander dies at age 84
Tom McAlexander, a man who devoted his retirement to lifting East Hawaii’s voices in song, died June 2 at his Volcano home. He was 84.
Cop cleared in teen’s death
An 18-year Hawaii Police Department veteran who was behind the wheel of a police cruiser when it struck and killed a 16-year-old pedestrian in January is back on duty.
