Forecasters to issue fire weather watch for leeward areas
The National Weather Service is expected to post a fire weather watch for leeward areas of all islands, including Hawaii Island, starting at midday today and extending through Thursday afternoon.
Native Hawaiian leaders, others plan statewide vigil for Maui
Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners will lead a one-day, statewide vigil Friday to aid the emotional and spiritual healing of those on Maui who suffered devastating loss from wildfires that swept through Lahaina and other areas of the island.
Son charged with assault, threatening father’s life in Eden Roc
“Relax, you’re just going to die tonight.”
Woman sought for questioning in missing person case
Police are seeking a 48-year-old Pahoa woman for questioning in the case of a missing 76-year-old Hawaiian Paradise Park man who disappeared in January.
Forecasters: Fire weather watch goes into effect Wednesday for leeward areas
The National Hurricane Center will be posting a fire weather watch for leeward areas of all islands, including Hawaii Island, starting Wednesday afternoon and extending through Thursday afternoon.
Coffee growers brew aloha for Maui
Relief efforts for those impacted by the catastrophic wildfires on Maui include an airlift undertaken by Hawaii’s coffee growers — a coffee break, if you will, for first responders and others.
Court documents recount violent robbery, kidnapping in Ocean View
Court documents describe how a 21-year-old Captain Cook man allegedly ambushed, terrorized, abducted and robbed an Ocean View shopkeeper last month.
Geothermal sites identified: Report favors energy development on DHHL property
The Hawaiian Homes Commission on Monday voted unanimously to accept and adopt a report identifying two Hawaii Island locations on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands property for potential geothermal development.
Keaau man accused of raping girl in HPP
A 40-year-old Keaau man is accused of forcibly restraining, assaulting and twice raping a 12-year-old girl he was prohibited from having contact with by a court order.
‘Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui’, today at Parker Ranch Center
Many of Hawaii’s finest musicians are gathering statewide today for “Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui.
Chefs on Maui, Big Island work to feed those in need after Lahaina disaster
Hawaii’s chefs are feeding folks affected by the deadly Maui wildfires.
Police charge Puna patrol officer with burglary, assault
A 31-year-old Puna patrol officer was charged today with first-degree burglary and third-degree assault.
‘Bruddah Waltah’ Aipolani dies at 68; ‘Father of Hawaiian Reggae’ suffered from liver cancer
Singer-guitarist Walter Aipolani, better known as Bruddah Waltah, died Thursday after a long battle with liver cancer. He was 68.
Hilo man accused of extortion, burglary in Kona case
A 31-year-old Hilo man allegedly threatened to torch a homeless camp in Kailua-Kona unless one of its residents allowed him to steal cash from the resident’s employer.
No danger anticipated from approaching tropical storms
Just a week after Hurricane Dora contributed to the wildfires that caused death and destruction in West Maui and some property damage in West Hawaii, there are two more tropical cyclones lurking in the Pacific.
Nonprofit offers wildfire risk assessments in Hawaii County
In the wake of the deadly Maui wildfires and the blazes that damaged properties in West Hawaii, a Waimea-based nonprofit organization is conducting community wildfire risk assessments using home assessors-in-training.
Scuffle causes minor injuries to two cops, DUI suspect
Two police officers reportedly sustained minor injuries in a scuffle with a DUI suspect, and one of the officers allegedly was bitten on her right calf by the suspect’s dog.
Waimea man challenges county’s liability waiver in firearm-carry application
A Waimea man is suing Hawaii County in federal court, saying its requirement he sign a waiver of liability for a background check as part of the concealed-carry firearms permit application violates his constitutional right to privacy.
Hawaii County, others offer help to Maui
A task force set up by Mayor Mitch Roth to kokua Maui in its recovery from the destructive fires that swept through Lahaina and other areas of Valley Isle held its inaugural meeting Thursday afternoon.
Attorney De Lima’s estate sued by former client accused of murder
A murder defendant is suing the estate of Brian De Lima, claiming the late Hilo attorney used his position to steal money from the defendant’s bank account and from a trust set up for him.
