Steep decline in visitors to HVNP
The number of visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was nearly halved last year, according to data from the National Park Service.
Preliminary hearing set for Kona man in fatal collision
A 21-year-old man accused of causing a traffic collision Wednesday morning that killed a Hawaii Fire Department captain made his initial appearance Friday in Hilo District Court.
Former governor reminds grads to be thankful
It was a night of thanks Thursday at the Honokaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple as high school graduates past and present gathered for the temple’s 65th annual baccalaureate service.
Lighting up the night: Celebration of Life changes location, adds events
Hawaii Care Choices annual Celebration of Life event will be bigger than ever before when it returns for its 15th year.
New HCCC unit moves ahead
The state Department of Public Safety has issued a draft environmental assessment for a new medium-security unit at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center.
‘He always, always wanted to be a fireman’: Fallen HFD veteran David Mahon remembered
KAILUA-KONA David Mahon had always dreamed of being a firefighter.
Council adds $545,000 from fund balance reserves to proposed budget
The first round of County Council budget amendments brought treats for West Hawaii, more money for council members to spread throughout their districts, a whistle-blower program and a discussion about whether the county should spend every cent it collects.
Officials: Start preparing now for above-normal hurricane season
Forecasters and government officials on Wednesday urged Hawaii residents to prepare now to weather the effects of a tropical cyclone during hurricane season — which starts June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.
Hawaii Fire Department veteran killed in crash
KAILUA-KONA — A Hawaii Fire Department veteran was killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on Mamalahoa Highway near the North Kona-South Kohala boundary.
Lava-relief group’s storage container burglarized
A community group founded to provide relief during the Kilauea eruption was found burgled Tuesday, with thousands of dollars of property missing.