Leina‘ala Drummond, Hawaiian Air logo model, dies at 77
Leina‘ala Ann Teruya Drummond was Miss Hawaii 1964, the first neighbor island contestant to win the coveted pageant crown. The Maui native also danced hula in Danny Kaleikini’s show at the Kahala Hilton in the late 1960s and was a Maui County Council member in the early 1990s.
Green provides update on Maui; tourists can return to the west side Oct. 8
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story had an incorrect date for the Lahaina wildfires. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error.
Judge dismisses cold-case murder charge in 1978 slaying
A murder charge has been dismissed against an Oahu prison inmate for the beating and strangulation death 45 years ago of a Northern California park ranger who was on the Big Island for her dream vacation.
County looks to the future: General Plan 2045 envisions next 25 years, seeks to balance growth with sustainability
The county Planning Department on Monday unveiled a draft of the county’s General Plan 2045.
Prosecutor: Traffic stop resulted in arrest for drugs, DUI
A 36-year-old Hilo man police say had more than a half-pound of methamphetamine in his car remains in custody at Hawaii Community Correctional Center in lieu of $113,000 bail.
Uncle Billy’s survey complete: ‘Suspected asbestos’ found; concerns raised about feral cats on property
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources said Monday a hazardous materials survey indicated “suspected asbestos” in the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel.
Health officials tout new COVID shot
The new COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out are a move away from the booster-shot models in use up to this point.
Keaau man faces kidnapping charge in alleged domestic incident
Police have charged a 31-year-old Keaau man with kidnapping and other offenses in connection with a domestic incident that occurred Tuesday evening on Ainaloa Drive in Puna.
Cop, acquaintance indicted in Ka‘u home invasion
A 31-year-old Puna patrol officer accused of participating in an Aug. 15 home invasion in Ka‘u is expected to make his first court appearance in the case today.
Indictment in alleged Kona shooting incident
A Kona grand jury on Wednesday indicted a 40-year-old Waimea man suspected of shooting from a car at a pair of men in a pickup truck Monday in Kailua-Kona.
Gunfire in Kona leads to attempted murder charge
A 40-year-old Waimea man suspected of shooting from a car at a pair of men in a pickup truck Monday in Kailua-Kona was taken into custody after a high-speed pursuit bogged down in traffic, according to court documents filed by police.
Hilo man faces numerous charges for Banyan Drive incident
A 33-year-old Hilo man accused of several property crimes in connection with a Monday morning incident on Banyan Drive has been ordered to return to court Friday for a preliminary hearing.
Bail slashed for Ocean View man facing drug and firearms charges
CORRECTION: A previous version of the story contained an incorrect last name for Judge Kimberly Taniyama. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error and apologizes to the judge.
An arid August
It was an arid August on the Big Island.
Police investigating Kona shooting incident
A police log identified a suspect arrested in a non-fatal shooting incident Monday in Kailua-Kona as 40-year-old Shayne Kamuela Unea of Waimea.
Co-defendant in Kaycee Smith murder makes plea deal
A co-defendant in the 2009 shooting death of Kaycee Smith has agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors.
Still no arrests or charges in fatal Ocean View dog attack
Police are still investigating an Aug. 1 incident in which a 71-year-old Ocean View man was killed by four dogs on the Outrigger Drive roadway.
Kona woman charged with narcotics offenses
A 38-year-old Kailua-Kona woman has pleaded not guilty to five felony drug charges and a misdemeanor theft charge.
Police: Skateboard-wielding man creates disturbance at Kona Pier
A 54-year-old Kailua-Kona man who allegedly wreaked havoc early Monday morning at Kailua Pier will receive a court-appointed mental examination.
U.S. Renal Care opens kidney dialysis clinic in Prince Kuhio Plaza
U.S. Renal Care has opened a kidney dialysis clinic at Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.
