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4 Kona men charged with child sex solicitation in Operation Keiki Shield
Operation Keiki Shield took place in Kona via the internet with investigators posing as underage teens on the Big Island.
Mauna Kea Observatories reveal black holes on collision course
“What this discovery gives is an insight into the dynamic, often violent early histories of galaxies,” a Keck Observatory scientist said.
April proclaimed Native Hawaiian Plant Month by Gov. Green
Several plant species previously thought extinct were rediscovered through field surveys last year.
Hawai‘i COVID hospitalizations have risen nearly 90%
State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble said hospitals still have capacity.
Season two of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park cultural videos debuts with ‘Hoʻokupu’
Two new “talk story” documentaries enable a friendly connection to Hawaiian culture and share insights unknown to many.
Sweep at once iconic Uncle Billy’s resort in Hilo: 2 arrested, 10 cited for trespassing
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources continues to seek a general fund appropriation from the State Legislature of at least $12.5 million for demolition of the once iconic and now condemned Uncle Billyʻs Hotel & Resort.
Mountain View man charged in Puna shooting
According to preliminary accounts, there was a violent affray involving five to six individuals, several of whom were armed with machetes, when the shooting suspect discharged a firearm.
Longtime educator joins Parker School board in Kamuela
John Colson has administrated many schools over the course of his long careers.
Hawaiian Electric, parent company tout progress in new reports
Included in the Hawaiian Electric report are generation maps that feature nearly a dozen utility-scale renewable energy projects that are scheduled to be completed between now and 2025.
Kahilu Theatre in Waimea tells Hawai‘i to ‘Bring It!’
The uncensored, adults-only show will feature performers ranging from comedians and rappers to musicians, storytellers and more.
Big Island nonprofit hosts field day for Hōnaunau Elementary School
Project No Ke Ola Pono O Nā Keiki held a recent “Field Day” event at Hōnaunau Elementary, a small school in West Hawaiʻi, for students in kindergarten to fifth grade.
Hawai‘i Attorney General joins 22 states urging more access to birth control coverage
Attorney General Anne Lopez has signed a letter addressed to the Biden Administration, which calls for the elimination of Trump-era policies.
‘Egg-citing’ public Easter events planned around the Big Island
Whether searching for Easter eggs is your jam or maybe you would rather have someone else do the holiday cooking, there’s something for everyone. So don those new Easter clothes and hop on over to one or more of these “egg-citing” events.
62-year-old man dies in single-truck crash in North Kona
Curtis Lea was driving a silver 2007 Ford F150 pickup truck heading west on Kaiminani Drive when it ran off the right shoulder, striking a wooden fence and overturning.
Traffic alert: Avoid Kaiminani Drive in Kona on Tuesday afternoon due to traffic accident
Kaiminani Drive is closed between Koikoi and Ala Kapua streets in Kona is closed on Tuesday afternoon due to a traffic crash.
Hawai‘i police promote one officer to major, two to captain
Thomas Shopay III, Tuckloy Aurello and Brian Prudencio are honored veterans of the police force. Shopay and Aurello have both graduated from the FBI National Academy.
Hawai‘i County I.T. director to transition to Civil Defense post
Scott Uehara is joining the Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Administration on May 1.
No tsunami threat to Hawai‘i following Central America earthquake
The 6.6 magnitude quake hit south of Boca, Chica, Panama at 12:23 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time.
University of Hawai‘i names finalists for 3 seats on Board of Regents
Finalists for the Hawai‘i County seat include a business consultant, a real estate broker and more.