Woman killed in Puna moped crash Sunday
An unidentified woman was killed Sunday evening after crashing a moped on Government Beach Road in Puna.
Chinese national indicted in federal court for laundering money through Big Island properties
A Chinese national has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly laundering $11 million through properties on the Big Island.
Hawaii County to offer free COVID-19 testing in Hilo
Hawaii County will will offer a free, short-term COVID-19 testing program to address an ongoing outbreak at Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
Five HCCC inmates granted early release following outbreak
Nearly a dozen inmates at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center have filed motions for early release amid an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak at the Hilo jail.
Native Hawaiians to receive 80 Oahu acres for homesteads
The federal government is transferring 80 acres on Oahu, with the potential to provide homesteads for 200 to 400 Native Hawaiian families, to the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, top Biden administration executives announced Monday.
County moving forward with ADA compliance project at Laaloa Bay Beach Park
Hawaii County is moving forward with a nearly $1 million improvement project at Laaloa Bay Beach Park in Kailua-Kona.
Mountain View man accused of break-in, stabbing and abduction
A 36-year-old Mountain View man allegedly broke into a Hawaiian Paradise Park home to retrieve his girlfriend, stabbed a resident, and violent abducted the woman, according to court documents filed by police.
Coronavirus Delta variant found in Hawaii
A strain of COVID-19 first detected in India has been identified in Hawaii, the state Department of Health announced Monday.
Judge orders curfew, electronic monitoring as bail conditions for stabbing suspect
A 25-year-old Hilo woman stabbed repeatedly Thursday, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend, suffered a lacerated kidney, lacerated liver, a fractured rib and thoracic injuries, according to court documents filed by police.
Two dead after police shootout
Two men are dead after a police shootout with an armed man in Hilo Sunday evening.
New Zealand apologizes for 1970s raids on Pacific people
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Aupito William Sio recalled the terrifying day during his childhood when police officers holding German shepherd dogs turned up at his family home before dawn and shined flashlights into their faces while his father stood there helpless.
Hawaii bankruptcies drop as economy recovers from slowdown
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii bankruptcies dropped to their lowest level for the month of May in 15 years as the economy claws out of a coronavirus pandemic-induced slowdown.
Police: California man apparently drowns at Anaehoomalu Bay
Police say a 52-year-old visitor from California apparently drowned Sunday in waters off South Kohala.
Hilo man shot, killed in Sunday shootout with police
A Hilo man was killed in a shootout with Hawaii police officers at a Hilo residence Sunday evening.
Keeping us all safe: Hundreds get COVID-19 vaccine, though demand for shot is waning
The Hawaii Department of Health held its second COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday at Kealakehe Intermediate School, with the majority of participants receiving their second dose.
Fujimoto reflects on career as dentist, enjoys time as head of association
If you’ve been to the dentist in Hilo, you’ve likely met Dr. Patsy Fujimoto.
Resolution would ask county to conform to Basel Convention regarding waste
The Hawaii County Council will discuss how to better handle the county’s plastic waste, although it is unclear what effect it can actually have.
‘Imiloa prepares for reopening
It was quiet inside ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center last week as the facility continues to weather a 15-month shutdown due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Construction on Kipuka Keaau Community Center pushed back
Plans to open a youth center in Keaau have been pushed back yet again, with the facility now expected to open to the public in 2026.
Hilo man charged with attempted murder, domestic abuse
A Hilo mother of two is in “serious but stable condition” after being stabbed seven times at a residence Thursday morning.
