Police seek woman, truck after officer’s vehicle rammed
Police are looking for a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck they say was used to intentionally damage an officers vehicle and a 24-year-old Puna woman they think is connected to the incident.
More records broken during steamy first half of November
November continues to be unusually hot, with high temperature records tied or broken 10 out of 14 days this month.
State reiterates call for everyone to stop vaping
Teen coming home after being injured in crash that claimed life of mother of 4
Officials working on rules to protect anchialine pools
State briefs for November 16
Kona man dies in bizarre traffic incident
Police say a 34-year-old Kailua-Kona man died after a bizarre traffic accident Thursday on Manawalea Street in Kailua-Kona.
State DOH: ‘Stop vaping’ immediately
The State Department of Health is investigating two additional cases of lung injury related to the use of e-cigarette or vaping products.
An opihi picker swept to sea, another rescued in Hamakua
Rescuers are searching today for a missing opihi picker swept out to sea by high surf Thursday from the cliffs at Haina near Honokaa.
Police issue 312 citations, arrest two in DKI enforcement
Officers assigned to the Thirty Meter Telescope protester blockade and encampment on Maunakea Access Road issued 312 traffic citations and arrested 11 suspects on Daniel K. Inouye Highway between Nov. 7-13, police said Thursday.
Fire guts clubhouse at Volcano Golf and Country Club
Correction: A previous version of this story erroneously stated the golf course is within the National Park. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error.
Public lewdness lands man in jail
KAILUA-KONA A 64-year-old man was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday for masturbating in broad daylight on a pathway leading to a popular keiki swimming spot earlier this month.
No special tax class for vacation rentals
There will be no special property tax classification for short-term vacation rentals under recommendations proposed by a panel tasked with revamping the county property tax code, but some people currently getting tax breaks for agriculture could take a hit.
Hilo baker exits Food Network show but lauds the experience
Maria Short, owner of Hilos Short N Sweet Bakery and Cafe and one of 10 bakers competing for the $25,000 top prize on the sixth season of Food Networks Holiday Baking Championship was eliminated during the seasons second episode earlier this week.
Handicapped lifts vandalized at Hilo county pools
Pool chair lifts used by disabled people to access Kawamoto Swim Stadium and NAS Swimming Pool in Hilo are out of service until further notice because of vandalism, the county Department of Parks and Recreation said Thursday.
Police: Taser used on man at airport
Police say a 30-year-old Mountain View man was arrested after creating a disturbance Sunday afternoon at Hilo International Airport.
No HELCO rate hike for now
The state Public Utilities Commission has declined a proposed rate hike for Hawaiian Electric Light Co. customers for now.
Artist, activist Belsky grateful for aloha following house fire
A well-known Hilo artist and writer whose rented home and studio burned down in a fire on Oct. 30 described himself Tuesday as a lucky son of a gun.
State briefs for November 15
Endangered
bird program to end after 9 die
Early morning fire damages Volcano Golf and Country Club
A fire early this morning substantially damaged the main commercial building at Volcano Golf and Country Club.