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Short-handed Kona public defender’s office won’t accept new drunken driving cases
The Kailua-Kona Public Defender’s Office has stopped accepting new drunken driving cases and the most serious felony cases because it is short-handed, and a retired Big Island judge is warning that it could affect public safety if something isn’t done. The Kona public defender’s office notified the Judiciary...
Police Investigate Assault At Magic Sands Beach
KONA, Hawaiʻi - A 53-year old Puna man was struck in the face with an object several times, and the suspect fled the area before police arrived. (BIVN) – Police are investigating an assault that occurred last month at Magic Sands Beach. The incident took place in the...
Hawai‘i Island police seek information following assault on Magic Sands Beach
Hawai’i Island police are seeking the public’s assistance with any information regarding an assault that occurred in the early morning hours of June 2 at Magic Sands Beach in Kailua Kona. On June 2, between 5 and 5:45 a.m., a 53-year-old Puna man was assaulted while visiting Magic...
Kaua‘i firefighters extinguish two fires Sunday
Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters extinguished a brush fire in Waimea and a storage fire in Kalāheo on July 7. No injuries were reported. Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a brush fire at the Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site in Waimea shortly after 12:15 p.m.
Police seek info on assault at Kona beach
Police are seeking the public’s assistance for leads on an assault that occurred in the early morning hours of June 2 at Magic Sands Beach on Alii Drive in Kailua Kona. Between 5 a.m. and 5:45 a.m. that morning, a 53-year old Puna man was assaulted at Magic Sands Beach, police said. The suspect struck the victim in the face with an unidentified object several times resulting in substantial injury.
Union Mill Road Paving – Kapaau HI
Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels, Infrastructure and Utilities. Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA), Work Relief Programs. The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) constructed Haina Road. As reported on Mar. 16, 1935: “The asphalting of the Union Mill road was started Thursday [Mar. 14, 1935] under FERA.”. Location Info. Union Mill...
Haina Road – Honokaa HI
Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels, Infrastructure and Utilities. Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA), Work Relief Programs. The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) worked to develop / improve “Haina Road.” As reported on Mar. 16, 1935: “The Haina Road connecting Honokaa with Haina was opened for traffic today. This project was started under the FERA seven weeks ago.” The exact road in question is not known to Living New Deal.
Upolu Airport Road – Hawi HI
Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels, Infrastructure and Utilities. Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA), Work Relief Programs. The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) developed Upolu Airport Road in Hawi, Hawaii, (at least initially) under foreman Joe Moniz. Construction began in 1934 and continued into at least mid-1935. "UPOLU ROAD TO BE STARTED...
Big Island teenagers win first place in national 'Food Innovations' competition
HONOKAA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Two Big Island teenagers brought home the gold in a national contest. Kamaha'o Ocean Kanekoa, and Caleb Kaniho got first place in the FCCLA, or 'Family, Career and Community Leaders of America' competition. They competed against 8,000 other students from around the country, and were...
Celebrate the 4th on Hawaii Island plus permit, safety reminders
HONOLULU — Hawaii County will sponsor two Fourth of July events on July 4 in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, announced the county’s Department of Parks & Recreation. "We are proud to be able to offer our community fun and safe activities across the island to celebrate the Fourth of July year after year," said Mayor Mitch Roth in a news release. "These events provide spaces for us to come together, strengthen our bonds, and create lasting memories. By bringing our community together in celebration, we not only honor our nation's independence but also reinforce the spirit of unity and aloha that defines Hawaii Island."
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 6 — Kyle Jones
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Kyle Jones, candidate for Hawaii County Council District 6, which includes Kau, portions...
Big Island Now poll no. 56: What is most important when considering a new hospital?
For years there has been discussion about moving the Kona Community Hospital, currently located in Kealakekua, to a more central location like North Kona. A recent report – conducted by ECG Management Consultants – looked at the current and future healthcare needs of West Hawai‘i and identified two sites in Kailua-Kona where the 50-year-old hospital could move. Public informational meetings about the report brought out community members who questioned everything from the location to funding to expanding health care resources.
Obituaries for July 2
Paul David Chang, 69, of Kailua-Kona died June 16 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a land manager for Puuwaawaa Ranch. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Patricia Warhola of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Grace Chang of Kailua-Kona; son, Glen (Shaniah) Chang of Germany; brother, Lawrence (Paulette) Chang of Waikoloa; a granddaughter; a nephew; cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
21-year-old man killed in head-on Hawaii Island crash
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 21-year-old man was killed in a crash in North Kona early Friday, Hawaii Island police said. Officials said just before 5 a.m., a SUV was crossing over the centerline on Mamalahoa Highway near the 23-mile marker when it collided head-on with a sedan. The driver of...
21-year-old killed in North Kona crash; negligent homicide investigation launched
A 21-year-old Kailua-Kona man died in a car accident in North Kona early Friday morning, June 28, after a 40-year-old Hilo woman reportedly crossed the centerline on Highway 190 and collided head-on with the male driver. The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department made the announcement on Friday afternoon, saying the incident...
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