‘We’re open to what the community wants’: Judge rules in favor of Ka‘u resort developer
A judge earlier this month ruled in favor of a developer who sued a homeowners association over long-stalled plans to build a resort in Ka‘u.
Reflecting on Lahaina: Former Hawaii Island Civil Defense chief shares some lessons learned from deadly wildfires
When the Maui Emergency Management Agency named Darryl Oliveira its interim administrator in the wake of the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires that killed more than 100 people, they tapped the extensive experience of a career Big Island first responder and emergency manager.
A look at the ballot questions: Voters will decide fate of proposed amendments to County Charter, state Constitution
Hawaii County voters are starting to receive their mail-in ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election.
Forecasters predict wetter-than-average rainy season
A wetter-than-usual rainy season is being forecast by the federal government’s weather watchers.
Kona Rabbi’s lawsuit against county appears headed for settlement
Significant progress is being made toward settling a federal lawsuit filed by a Kailua-Kona rabbi and the religious organization he represents against Hawaii County and Planning Director Zendo Kern, according to court records.
Court documents reveal names of officers allegedly shot at during Volcano incident
Court documents filed by police identify officers involved in the apprehension of a man alleged to have held off police for about 24 hours in an armed standoff last week in Volcano.
Police: Armed fugitive still being sought
A 40-year-old fugitive who was the subject of a multiagency manhunt in upper Puna on Wednesday in a Glenwood subdivision has 40 criminal convictions dating back to 2004, according to court records.
Hawaii Supreme Court weighs in on Schweitzers’ case
The Hawaii Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered Hilo Circuit Judge Peter Kubota to transfer a petition seeking monetary compensation for brothers Albert “Ian” Schweitzer and Shawn Schweitzer to a new civil case.
Defendant in fatal Hilo traffic crash released from jail
A 71-year-old Hilo man who pleaded guilty to a felony negligent homicide charge for a collision that killed a 79-year-old aikido instructor who was riding a recumbent tricycle has been released from custody pending sentencing.
Slack-key greats in the spotlight: About a dozen of Hawaii’s most talented players set to take the stage at Kona resort
A dozen of Hawaii’s most talented slack-key guitarists are on the bill of the 27th Annual Kona Style Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival.
Pahoa man ‘relieved’ by lesser verdict in stabbing case
A 42-year-old Pahoa man was convicted Monday by a Hilo jury of second-degree assault and first-degree burglary for breaking into his former girlfriend’s house more than three years ago and stabbing her with a large knife while she was in bed.
Nonprofit holds event to raise awareness about domestic violence
Sign-wavers lined a portion of Kilauea Avenue in midtown Hilo on Tuesday to help raise awareness about domestic violence in the community — and share messages of hope and strength — with passing motorists on the busy thoroughfare.
Hone helped restore rainfall norms for Big Island
September is the final month of the dry season for most of Hawaii — and after August’s deluge caused by the passage of Hurricane Hone south of the Big Island, rainfall totals fell back to earth.
EPIC fail? Homeowner sues county over building permits
CORRECTIONS: In a previous edition of this story, Shahzaad Ausman’s first name is misspelled and Walter Fullerton is misidentified as the previous owner of the property. The Tribune-Herald regrets the errors and apologizes to both gentlemen.
Man charged with felony fireworks offense
A 44-year-old Hilo man might be the first Hawaii Island resident to be charged with a felony fireworks offense.
Experts report increase in native birds being shot with air rifles
A Kailua-Kona veterinarian who has treated ill and injured wild birds for two decades said she’s seen an increase in recent years of cases in which native birds were shot by air-powered pellet rifles.
Volcano man indicted again for allegedly beating an elderly woman at a Hilo bar
A 41-year-old Volcano man has been arrested and charged for a third time for the brutal beating of an elderly woman outside a Hilo bar 3 1/2 years ago.
Former Youth Challenge staffer sentenced to 10 years for sex assault
A 44-year-old Keaau man was sentenced last week by Hilo Circuit Judge Henry Nakamoto to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting a then-minor girl six years ago on the campus of the Hawaii Youth Challenge Academy in Hilo.
Hilo fire station still slated for improvements
Work to improve the 91-year-old Central Fire Station building on the corner of Kinoole and Ponahawai Streets in Hilo should begin soon, according to Hawaii Fire Department Chief Kazuo Todd.
Appeals court tosses conviction of Kona man
The state Intermediate Court of Appeals has vacated the 2022 conviction and 20-year prison sentence of a Kailua-Kona man for the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl.
