Farmers, police meet to thwart ag thefts
In an effort to curb agricultural thefts from Puna-area farms, farmers and police met Friday to discuss how to improve lines of communication.
Settlement reached in HPA sex abuse lawsuit
KAILUA-KONA — A federal civil lawsuit against Hawaii Preparatory Academy in a case involving a former teacher accused of sexually abusing a student two years ago was officially dismissed last month.
Restriping on portion of Leilani Street to begin Oct. 22
The county Department of Public Works Traffic Division will be restriping Leilani Street from Kanoelehua Avenue to Railroad Avenue.
21-year-old charged in stabbing
A 21-year-old Hilo man faces multiple charges following a stabbing Sunday evening.
DOH: Statewide mumps outbreak over
The state Department of Health announced Tuesday that a statewide outbreak of mumps is over.
Trial for suspect in Old A rape case moved to November
KEALAKEKUA — A jury trial was continued for a Kona teen facing felony sex assault charges in a rape case that reportedly occurred two years ago.
O’Hara withdraws resolution that would recognize animals as ‘sentient beings’
I bark therefore I am?
Measure that would regulate vacation rentals passes Planning Committee
A bill regulating vacation rentals took a big step forward Tuesday, clearing a council panel on its way to two final votes.
State briefs for October 17
A brief look at news from throughout the state and region.
Committee of Charter Commission suggests trimming PONC fund
How much of the budget should the county set aside for preservation and open space land purchases each year?