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General dubs Pōhakuloa Training Area ‘center of gravity’ for military in Pacific
“We don’t want to start a conflict or a war with China because that’s something that nobody wants,” Maj. Gen. Joe Ryan said.
Saddle Road is shutting down to remove Maunakea observatory. But when?
The goal of early notification, before dates are fixed, is to seek feedback on potential conflicts with other activities.
Registration for Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s spring update now open
The full-day update is an opportunity to learn about the latest news, insights and activities related to tourism in Hawaiʻi.
Hawai‘i County Prosecutor’s Office releases results of survey; some skeptical of results
A recent survey conducted by the Hawai‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney showed residents were mostly aligned with prosecutors’ positions on a variety of topics, including harsher criminal penalties and adding more detention capacity, but some state officials are skeptical of the validity of its results.
44-year-old charged with attempted murder after firing rifle at woman in Ocean View
Rilson Rodrigues, 44 of Ocean View, was arrested and charged with a series of offenses, including attempted murder, following a domestic dispute on April 2 in Ocean View during which he fired a rifle multiple times at a 40-year-old woman trying to escape in a car.
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.
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.
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.
Keaʻau drug dealer sentenced to 20 years for attempted distribution of methamphetamine
Charles Zuffante, 61 of Keaʻau was sentenced in Kona Circuit Court on Monday to 20 years in prison for attempted promotion of methamphetamine.
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.
