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Naʻalehu Firefighter Who Fell Into Burning Pit Gets Her Day in Court

Elizabeth Stabo’s lawsuit against Hawaii County is scheduled to go before a jury in March 2027. The case centers on her allegations that county fire officials knew of hazardous underground conditions at a Kaʻū brushfire site before she was injured there in September 2021. Stabo served as...

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Big Island man sentenced after being found guilty of trying to smuggle drugs through Kona airport

A man from Captain Cook who was arrested and charged in 2025 for trying to sneak drugs past airport security in men’s shoes in Kona was convicted of several drug charges in federal court and sentenced to more than 10 years in prison. Kevin James Hallum, 52, pleaded not...

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Business Monday: Organic Kona coffee farm for sale for $4.8 million

A celebration of the history and heritage of the Kona coffee industry on Hawai‘i Island is underway with the 55th anniversary of the Kona Coffee Festival. From the coffee-growing slopes of Hualālai and Mauna Loa to historic Kailua Village, the festival connects attendees with the people and places that have shaped Kona’s coffee heritage for generations.

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Hawaii Island nonprofit reveals big plans at packed fundraiser

Hundreds gathered on the Big Island Saturday night to support the Alex and Duke De Rego Foundation — and organizers had a surprise announcement in store for the community.

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‘Due Process Road Show’ presentations slated for Hilo and Kona

The Hawai‘i Campaign for Immigrant Justice coalition will host two free public events Nov. 12 on the Big Island to present and explain Hawaii’s new immigrant justice laws. Hilo/East Hawai‘i: 12:30-1:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s Parish Rectory Room, 43 Kapiʻolani St. Kailua-Kona/West Hawai‛i: 4:30-6:30 p.m., West...

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Wind advisory issued for portions of Big Island

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu issued a wind advisory that will be in effect from overnight Tuesday through 6 a.m. Thursday for portions of the Big Island. Northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, are expected in southern, southeastern and northern locations of the island including areas of Puna, Kaʻū and Kohala.

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West Hawaiʻi police to host 8 Coffee With A Cop events

Residents in West Hawaiʻi will have eight opportunities this month to meet local law enforcement, ask questions, and discuss community concerns during a series of Coffee With A Cop events hosted by the Hawaiʻi Police Department. The informal gatherings are organized as part of the department’s ongoing community...

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Kona Coffee Cultural Festival puts local recipes in spotlight

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (Island News) – From sweet treats to savory creations, Kona coffee is taking center stage in the kitchen. Contestants gathered this morning for the annual KTA Superstores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest and Big Island Showcase, putting their culinary creativity to the test with one important requirement: 100% Kona coffee.

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☕ COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Hawaiʻi Police Department Announces Eight “Coffee With a Cop” Sessions Across West Hawaiʻi in November

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Area II Operations has announced a slate of eight Coffee With a Cop gatherings scheduled across West Hawaiʻi throughout November 2026. Part of the department’s ongoing community-oriented policing strategy, the sessions are designed to break down barriers and...

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