Hannah Kobayashi unaware of media coverage, she says
UPDATE: 2 confirmed dead in plane crash near Honolulu airport
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OHA Chair Kahele uses relationships to aid Native Hawaiians
‘I could feel the fire on my face’: Witnesses describe Kainaliu fire
Witnesses to a large structure fire Sunday morning in South Kona said flames quickly engulfed the second story of the two-story building.
Alleged Puna burglar nabbed while in the act
A 30-year-old Puna man police say was apprehended while in the act of burglarizing a Hawaiian Beaches home has waived a preliminary hearing.
Hearing set for Pahoa man accused of threatening to kill former in-laws
A 36-year-old Pahoa man remains in jail after a judge on Monday refused to free him without cash bail.
Alameda announces additional county appointments
Mayor Kimo Alameda has announced additional appointments for Hawaii County department administrators.
Bob Fernandez, who survived Pearl Harbor as a teenager, dies at 100
Robert Louie Fernandez, one of the last known American survivors of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, died Wednesday, just days after the 83rd anniversary of the attack, in Lodi, California. He was 100.
Achilles tang aquarium fishing ban extended
A West Hawaii reef fish will be safe from human harvesting for another two years, but no longer, decided the Board of Land and Natural Resources Friday.
Keaukaha man sentenced to 10 years for drugs, firearms
A 36-year-old Hilo man who had more than 18 pounds of methamphetamine in his Keaukaha home was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison.
Kawamoto pool reopens in Hilo
The Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium reopened this past Saturday following the completion of repairs, according to a release from the mayor’s office.
Alameda joins board of Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority
Newly inaugurated Mayor Kimo Alameda has joined the board of the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.
Queen’s plans new hospital in Kailua-Kona with helipad, housing
Hawaii secures over $6M to bridge digital divide
Zoo implements measures after discovery of bird flu on isle
The Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo &Gardens will implement precautionary measures to protect its animals from bird flu after the virus was detected on the Big Island.
Murder suspect found fit to stand trial
A 34-year-old Mountain View man accused of a shooting death and two nonfatal shootings four years ago has been found fit to stand trial.
Pohoiki dredging could soon begin: $9.2M contract awarded; work expected to begin in February
Puna residents and lawmakers are eager to get boats back in the water when the Pohoiki Boat Ramp reopens late next year.
Block by block: Hilo team takes Lego robot to state competition
A team of Hilo keiki will pit their Lego robot against 49 others in Honolulu today at the FIRST Lego League State Tournament.
Police seek leads on theft suspect
Police are requesting the public’s assistance to identify a man who is a person of interest in a theft that took place at a residence in Pahoa in October.
Pahoa man accused of fatal beating of dog remains in jail
A judge on Thursday denied a request to free a 41-year-old Pahoa man accused of a killing a dog with a hammer on cashless bail.
