Wife of dead HCCC inmate speaks out, recalls generous side of her husband
Lori Delgado sat outside the Hilo courtroom Wednesday after a brief hearing for Izaiah Shields, the man accused of smuggling the fentanyl into Hawaii Community Correctional Center that killed her husband, Steve Delgado.
More details emerge in HCCC overdoses
The Hawaii Community Correctional Center inmate who survived a fentanyl overdose in the facility on Jan. 4 was revived by a dose of naloxone, also known as Narcan.
Suspected fentanyl smugglers in court today
A Kailua-Kona couple charged with drug offenses in connection with two suspected fentanyl overdoses — one fatal, at Hawaii Community Correctional Center — has a date today in Hilo District Court.
Woman fined for stealing nene gosling from state park
A 58-year-old woman was convicted for stealing a nene gosling from Wailoa State Recreation Area last March and sentenced Tuesday in Hilo Environmental Court.
AG releases draft bill for pot legalization; lists best practices to minimize risks
Attorney General Anne Lopez said Friday that if the state Legislature passes a bill in the upcoming session that would legalize the adult use of cannabis in Hawaii, it will do so without her office’s support.
Dog bite reports on the rise: Number of cases have spiked dramatically since 2020
Reports of dogs biting people on the Big Island have increased dramatically in the past five years, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
Nelson Ho, environmental activist, dies at 73
Nelson Ho, a prominent Hawaii Island environmental and political activist, died after a long illness Tuesday at Hilo Medical Center. He was 73.
Aloha, 2023! A look back at the year that was
For many, 2023 will be remembered as the first full-fledged post-COVID-19 year since 2019.
Emotions run high as Hilo man is sentenced for near-fatal stabbing
A 27-year-old Hilo man who almost fatally stabbed the mother of his son 2 1/2 years ago and then turned the knife on himself was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison.
Hilo man pleads not guilty in child porn case
Federal court documents link an 18-year-old Hilo man charged with possession of child pornography to neo-Nazi satanic pedophiles.
Hilo man accused of sexually assaulting estranged girlfriend
A 45-year-old Hilo man accused of sexually assaulting his estranged long-time girlfriend on Christmas Eve is free on $65,000 bail, according to court records.
Hefty raises for county execs
Top Hawaii County executives will get significant pay hikes starting Jan. 1.
Holiday weekend weather forecast: ‘Green and bright’
There’s a good chance the line from the island Christmas song “Mele Kalikimaka” will happen this year. You know the one: “Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright.”
Police: Ocean View shooting suspect a fugitive
Police are requesting the public’s assistance to help locate 44-year-old Dorson “Buddy” Behrendt of Ocean View, but they are cautioning the public that he should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
State hospital given another 90 days to treat Hilo murder suspect
A Hilo man accused of fatally stabbing his paternal grandparents in January will remain for now in the Hawaii State Hospital.
PUC asked to reconsider solar decision
Two solar industry groups have filed a motion requesting the state Public Utilities Commission reconsider a recent decision they say could make rooftop solar systems less attractive to homeowners and small businesses.
Police: Ocean View shooting suspect a fugitive
Police are requesting the public’s assistance to help locate 44-year-old Dorson “Buddy” Behrendt of Ocean View, but they are cautioning the public that he should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Probation, community service in shooting of horse
A 25-year-old Pahoa man was sentenced to a year of probation and 100 hours of community service Tuesday for fatally shooting a Honomu couple’s pet horse.
Judge to get update in Joshua Ho case
A Hilo man accused of stabbing his grandparents to death in January is scheduled to appear in court Thursday.
Man arrested on narcotics and firearm charge
A 44-year-old Ainaloa Estates man was arrested Friday on narcotics and firearms charges after a search of his home and truck by police and Homeland Security.
