A 71-year-old clinical psychologist who specializes in treating children and teens who are dying or are chronically ill pleaded not guilty today in Kona Circuit Court to charges he sexually assaulted a minor.

A visit to the Keaau McDonald’s drive-thru led to 55-year-old Volcano man being arrested and charged with auto theft and numerous drug and firearms offenses.

A Priority Mail flat-rate parcel intercepted by authorities contained fentanyl worth almost $16,000 on the street, according to court documents.

A sickle attack on June 20 that left two people injured by the Ross Dress for Less store in Hilo started as an argument at the Hilo Walmart — which changed venues after store security ordered the parties to leave, according to court documents.

“‘Incredible’ is the word that comes to mind.”

The state attorney general’s office last week released statistics showing a drop in firearms registrations — both statewide and in Hawaii County — for the second straight year.

Twenty-one young people ages 16 to 18 who had once been labeled as “at-risk” celebrated their accomplishments as “at-promise” students of the 25th graduating class of the Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy in Hilo.

Hawaii Community College was the target of a recent ransomware attack, according to a University of Hawaii system spokesman.

Maj. Reed Mahuna said he’s “very humbled” by Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz’s decision to appoint him acting deputy police chief for the Hawaii Police Department, effective July 1.

Police estimated the value of items stolen in a weekend burglary of the Merrie Monarch Festival office in Hilo as more than $2,700.

It’s been a little more than a month since the iconic Cafe 100 building was listed for leasehold sale for just under $2.9 million.

An ongoing dispute over the disclosure of documents in a civil lawsuit brought by the family of an 11-year-old Boy Scout killed last August by the accidental discharge of an AK-47 semi-automatic rifle at Camp Honokaia near Honokaa has led a judge to order the appointment of a special master to oversee the discovery process.

A man who allegedly took part in the Monday evening beating of three teenage boys captured on video at a Keaukaha beach park was identified as 45-year-old Lanakila Poaha of Hilo, according to court documents filed by police.

CORRECTION: A previous version of this story had an incorrect year and division for Hawaii Pacific University’s national title in basketball. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error.

WAIMEA — “It’s a win for the cats.”

Gov. Josh Green recently released $15 million to acquire land for improvements at the Port of Hilo.

“The pain of regret is way worse than the pain of training.”

As of June 1, it is easier for terminally ill patients to obtain prescription medication to end their suffering.