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.
Judge orders bail study in hit-and-run case
A 70-year-old Hilo man accused of the hit-and-run death of a 79-year-old Hilo woman will remain in the custody of Hawaii Community Correctional Center — at least for now.
Scams ramp up during holidays
It’s the heart of the holiday season and people are in a giving mood.
Police: Naked assailant attacks 3 neighbors
A 42-year-old Puna man is accused of assaulting three neighbors — while he was naked.
Motorcycle clubs, Southwest Airlines deliver ‘Toys for Lahaina’
About two dozen gleaming motorcycles with riders sporting the colors of different clubs pulled up to the curb fronting the Southwest Airlines ticket counter at Hilo International Airport shortly afternoon Friday.
Fatal hit-and-run suspect seeks freedom while case is pending
The lawyer for a Hilo man police say admitted he intentionally hit a recumbent tricyclist with his pickup truck in a fatal hit-and-run collision in October is trying to obtain his client’s release from jail.
Study: Low wages a threat to ‘heart and soul’ of society in Hawaii
A new study finds more than half of Hawaii’s households are living from paycheck to paycheck, one financial hardship away from poverty.
High wind warning issued for parts of the island
The National Weather Service has posted a high wind warning for parts of the Big Island and a high wind advisory for the rest of the island, until 6 a.m. Friday.
The Kingston Trio brings rich legacy to Palace stage
The Kingston Trio’s status in American music history is secure — so much so, the seminal modern folk trio was awarded a lifetime achievement Grammy in 2011.
