Murder suspect testifies about wife’s affair

On the day a Waipahu acupuncturist was fatally shot in his office, the 36-year-old man accused of murdering him took bricks to a dump before playing with his daughter. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Hawaii doesn’t want firearms on its beaches. The state’s latest gun control law goes before a judge

HONOLULU — A legal battle over whether Hawaii can continue enforcing a new law banning firearms on its world-famous beaches went before a U.S. judge, who said Friday she would rule as soon as possible but didn’t give a specific date. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

PHOTOS: Hilo Orchid Show kicks off

People can view the gorgeous displays of thousands of orchids, including exotic orchid species and hybrids not typically found at retail and grocery store chains, at Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Orchids for sale are suited…

Festival puts Volcano in the spotlight this weekend

The fourth annual Experience Volcano Festival will celebrate the diverse people and culture of Volcano this weekend. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

New county sustainability office created

A new Hawaii County agency has been formed to focus on safeguarding the island’s environment and combating climate change. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Council votes to change process for ag land tax assessments

An effort to offer Big Island commercial farmers a better break on their taxes took a new form Wednesday. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Police renew request for info on missing Kona woman

Police are renewing their request for the community’s assistance in locating 32-year-old Jasmine Swartz of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing by her family in April. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Idea for shopping spree for teachers grew from one woman’s dream

Christy Logan had an epiphany nearly 10 years ago when acting as a substitute teacher at Kealakehe Elementary School turned into an idea, then a mission. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

UH reaches agreement with hackers in Hawaii Community College ransomware attack

The University of Hawaii has reached an agreement with those responsible for a ransomware attack on the Hawaii Community College network. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Hawaii County’s COVID death toll reaches 253

Four new deaths from COVID-19 were reported for Hawaii County this week, including two men and two women. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Charting new waters: Keaukaha paddlers prepare for Samoa competition

For the second year in a row, youth from the Keaukaha Canoe Club are anticipating an international trip of a lifetime. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: Missing woman Linda Cummings found

UPDATE 1:12 p.m. July 25: Linda Cummings has been found in good health. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Police investigate potential drowning in Kailua-Kona

Police are investigating a possible drowning that occurred near the public beach access at Hokulia in Kailua-Kona. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Keaau library project advances

A planned new library in Keaau has cleared its next hurdle before construction. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Police ID South Point drowning victim

Police identified the victim of a drowning incident that occurred at South Point on June 30 as 53-year-old Michael Lynn Seargeant of Ocean View. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Did TMT start work or no? Land board to mull permit condition No. 4

The latest legal challenge against the Thirty Meter Telescope project hinges on whether construction of the controversial and long-delayed observatory has actually already begun. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Keeping it in the family: Farmers using state land laud new law regarding lease extensions

Big Island farmers are praising a bill that Gov. Josh Green recently signed into law extending lease renewals for up to 30 years in certain agriculture parks on the neighbor islands. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Congenital syphilis cases in state sharply increase

Cases of syphilis among newborn babies in Hawaii have increased dramatically in recent years, and doctors confirm some of them are on the Big Island. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Man free on bail in manslaughter case arrested for unrelated DUI

A 20-year-old Kailua-Kona man who already faces a manslaughter charge for a fatal collision in 2022 was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of driving under the influence. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: Road rage leads to robbery, assault in Hilo

In an incident of apparent road rage, a 40-year-old Hilo man allegedly entered an elderly couple’s pickup truck, assaulted them and stole their truck keys, according to court documents filed by police. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Ocean view man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

An Ocean View man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in South Kona early Thursday morning. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Former Hawaii union boss is sentenced to federal prison

The former business manager of a Hawaii labor union Brian Ahakuelo — who was convicted of rigging a vote to raise dues and taking members’ money to pay for his family’s extravagant lifestyle — was sentenced Thursday morning to more than 11 years in federal prison. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution…

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