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.
Police seek leads on wanted woman
Police are seeking the publics assistance with finding a 27-year-old woman wanted for questioning in a fraud/negotiating a worthless instrument investigation.
Police secure $76K grant for shooting simulator
KAILUA-KONA The Hawaii Police Department secured a federal grant to purchase its first shooting simulator, which will better prepare rookies and veterans alike for making split-second decisions in the heat of the moment.
Police arrest 10 for DUI
During the week of Nov. 4-10, Hawaii Island police arrested 10 motorists for DUI. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None were younger than 21.
State briefs for November 14
Ready for voting by mail?
FEMA deadline expires
US, Chinese soldiers participating in disaster management training at KMC
Soldiers from the U.S. Army Pacific and Chinas Peoples Liberation Army are participating in a disaster management exchange at Kilauea Military Camp on the Big Island through Nov. 26.