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Three Coffee with a Cop events scheduled in Kona this month

These events are an opportunity for residents to get to know their district police officers and talk about neighborhood issues.

Public help sought in cleaning up shopping carts littering Kona streets

The Kailua Village Business Improvement District has been returning abandoned shopping carts to merchants for the past few years. Now, the district hopes to involve the public in their efforts.

Big Island Now poll results: Voters had one overwhelming opinion when it comes to parking in Kona’s Historic Kailua Village

Over the past several years, privately owned parking lots that used to be free so people could patronize restaurants, shops, bars and other businesses now are charging rates ranging from $9 to $15 per hour.

Free or reasonably priced parking in Kona’s Historic Kailua Village getting difficult to find

Over the last two years, privately owned lots, previously free, moved to a paid parking system two weeks before VinFast Ironman World Championship. In 2022 it was the Kona Inn and Shopping Village lot off Hualalai Road and this year it’s Coconut Grove Marketplace.

Big Island Now poll no. 31: Are paid parking lots keeping you from Ali‘i Drive?

As the free parking has dwindled, it makes it difficult to eat, shop or cruise Ali‘i Drive without it impacting the wallet.

Man Charged in Stabbings Thursday in Kona

Mi hael Dalton, 43, had been arrested several minutes after the altercation at the corner of Ali`i Drive and Kahakai Road.

Two Men Injured in Kailua-Kona Stabbing Incident

A 43-year-old Kona man was arrested on suspicion of assault after two men were sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Man Charged in December Robbery, Attack in Kona

The charges stem from a theft of cash and subsequent attack with a chain in downtown Kailua-Kona.

Business Wrap: Busy Week for Big Isle Real Estate

In real estate related business news this week, the sale of affordable homes in Waikoloa got the green light and the Waimea Country Club was officially sold.

Business Wrap: Bar Expands in Kona and Hilo Gets a New Spa

Unemployment figures are on the decline, a popular restaurant and bar in Kona is expanding and a new spa opens tomorrow in Hilo.