Lightning causes power outages on Hawai‘i Island HILO, April 15, 2018 – Hawai‘i Electric Light reports that customers in north and east Hawai‘i experienced power outages caused by thunderstorms impacting Hawai‘i Island this weekend. About 2,100 customers in north Kohala experienced an extended power outage Saturday evening. The outage began at about 5:40 p.m. and was necessary to allow crews to make temporary repairs to two transmission poles on Kohala […]
Former U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, who served in Washington for more than three and a half decades, died Thursday night at the age of 93. He had been hospitalized for months. Akaka’s death was confirmed by his former spokesman Jesse Broder Van Dyke. Services are pending. Akaka, the first native Hawaiian to serve in the Senate, was a strong advocate for native Hawaiians and veterans during a political career that […]
KAILUA-KONA — Hokulea’s visit to Hawaii Island is part of the “Mahalo, Hawaii” sail, which commenced last August to recognize and celebrate the contributions of families, employers and communities that made the three-year Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage possible. It’s the first time Hokulea has come to Hawaii Island since 2014 when she departed Hilo Bay with sister canoe, Hikianalia, for the historic voyage. Hokulea will spend time in Kawaihae. A […]
KAWAIHAE — Traffic safety improvements are set to begin soon at the corner of Queen Kaahumanu Highway and Kawaihae Road. “You may have noticed the orange signs when approaching the intersection, as HELCO has to move telephone poles to make way for an addition of a right turn lane to the eastbound Kawaihae approach to Queen Kaahumanu Highway, and an addition of a right turn lane to the northbound Queen […]
A 25-year-old paddleboarder was hospitalized in critical condition with multiple wounds after getting bitten by a shark Saturday morning near one of Hawaii's exclusive, white-sand resort areas. The attack happened around 9:30 a.m. local time at the beach in Kukio, which is considered to be a crown jewel along Hawaii's gorgeous Kona Coast. Fire officials said the unidentified man was stand-up paddleboarding about 100-150 yards offshore, KHON-TV reported. The victim […]
Britany C. Wolf, 28, is now charged with two counts first-degree attempted murder of a law enforcement officer in connection with the Jan. 22 incident off Alaalae Road, in addition to 14 other charges. Her husband, Lucas R. Wolf, was also included in the indictment, but not charged with attempted murder. He faces a total of 15 charges. The man and woman both face one count each first-degree reckless endangering, first-degree […]
Community Meetings Slated Islandwide regarding Proposed GET Surcharge The public is encouraged to attend community meetings scheduled island-wide regarding a proposed ½ percent General Excise Tax (GET) surcharge. Go to www.hawaiicounty.gov and click on the link to General Excise Tax Surcharge for a detailed explanation. February 17, 2018 Saturday 11:00 am Kohala Intergenerational Center (behind Hisaoka Gym) Tim Richards will be in attendance.
KEALAKEKUA — A preliminary hearing was continued until next month for a husband and wife reportedly connected to a standoff in Hawi. The hearing for Lucas Wolf, 27, and Britany Wolf, 28, began Monday afternoon in Kona District Court. Because of a lack of time to hear all witnesses, it was continued to Feb. 21. The couple faces various charges that include terroristic threatening and weapon offenses. Britany Wolf is […]
