New old buses on the way: County set to accept Honolulu hand-me-downs while awaiting new vehicles
Eight more old buses will soon be on their way to the Big Island, with the County Council set to accept the donation of used buses from the City and County of Honolulu.
Testifiers blast TMT project: Opponents dominate meeting to determine whether federal funding will be used
The first public meeting to determine whether to award federal funding to the Thirty Meter Telescope ended Tuesday after four hours of outrage.
Obituaries for August 11
Rose Lemanski, 94, of Kailua-Kona died July 26 in Kailua-Kona. She was born in Painessville, Ohio. Private services at a later date. Survived by husband, Thomas Lemanski of Kailua-Kona; son, Oswald (Gayle) Mackey of Kailua-Kona; brother, Thomas Borelli of Fairport Harbor, Ohio; two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Kimball, challenger discuss issues ahead of primary
Hamakua Councilwoman Heather Kimball will face only one challenger in the primary election on Saturday.
‘What we have in Hilo is something truly special’
Hilo native Jace Kaholokua Saplan will represent Hawaii as part of the Obama Foundation’s Leaders of the Asia Pacific Program.
Social media model arrested in Laupahoehoe for murder in Miami
An OnlyFans star who allegedly stabbed her boyfriend to death in Miami in April was arrested today in Laupahoehoe.
Kailua-Kona man faces manslaughter charge
A Kailua-Kona man is facing manslaughter and other offenses stemming from a fiery crash that killed a 19-year-old woman.
New emergency management law in the works: Bill raises eyebrows over power to suspend media coverage
A bill is in the works to strengthen and align local emergency powers more closely to those of the state during declared emergencies.
‘Who killed my brother?’ Slain man’s family wants justice
The acquittal last week of a man accused of killing 39-year-old Keola Penovaroff with a shotgun on Thanksgiving 2015 has the brother of the slain man wondering if he and his family ever will receive justice.
DNA leads to arrest of Hawaii man in 1982 California killing
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — A Hawaii man has been arrested after DNA technology helped investigators identify him as a suspect in the 1992 slaying of a 15-year-old girl who was abducted in Northern California from a bus stop, raped and killed, authorities said.
Food trucks coming soon to a state park near you?
Food trucks could be coming to Rainbow Falls, Hapuna Beach and other state parks around the island.
Hawaii to get $78 million to battle drugs
The state of Hawaii will receive $78 million as part of a $26 billion nationwide opioid settlement.
No injuries in Waipio Valley Road house fire
A fire Monday afternoon destroyed a home in Waipio Valley and burned about a 15-foot perimeter of trees and foliage around the house in all directions.
Police arrest 16 for DUI
During the week of Aug. 1-7, Hawaii Island police arrested 16 motorists for DUI. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One was younger than 21.
Keaau High School student charged with terroristic threatening
A lockdown at four Keaau schools Tuesday morning ended with no one injured and a 17-year-old Keaau High School student arrested by police.
Police arrest 16-year-old for campus threats that led to lockdown
Police have arrested a 16-year-old student in connection with threats he made towards other students.
UPDATE: School threat resolved, lockdown lifted
UPDATE 11 a.m. Police say the school threat at Keaau High School has been resolved, and all schools have lifted their lockdown.
‘Abstract Only!’ opens at Wailoa Center
The Wailoa Center and the Hawai‘i Island Art Alliance are proud to present “Abstract Only!, the 12th Annual Multimedia National Juried Exhibition,” open now through Aug. 25, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Three vie for Senate District 1
The Democratic primary for state Senate District 1 has two sitting senators facing off against each other and a third candidate who’s a former high-level appointed government executive and union chief.
