Big Island Police Seeking Man Wanted for Intimidating a Witness

Big Island Police are requesting the public’s help in locating 48-year-old Shawn A. Keolanui, who is wanted on a warrant of arrest. He is also wanted for questioning in connection with an intimidating a witness investigation. Keolanui was last known to reside in Hilo. He is described as 5-foot-10, about 180 pounds with shaved/bald head, [...]

Attention Big Island Political Candidates – Ads Sorry, Twitter Free

I will not be accepting any advertising on the sidebars of my website this political season. I am offering tweets to any Big Island candidate that has officially submitted nomination papers. I will begin a spot on my site soon where I will put the twitter feeds of folks running for office. Feel free to [...]

State to Recapitalize Hurricane Relief and Rainy Day Funds

Abercrombie Administration Continues to Tackle State Debt, Sells $1.28 Billion of General Obligation Bonds Retail and institutional investors responded favorably to the State of Hawai’i’s creditworthiness and financial planning as reflected in the State’s recent bond transaction in New York.  Governor Neil Abercrombie and Budget & Finance Director Kalbert Young announced today the State of [...]

Mayor Kenoi Proclaims December as “Think Local, Buy Local” Month

Calling it an opportunity to help our neighbors, Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi proclaimed December as Think Local, Buy Local month on Hawaii Island. “All we’re talking about here is helping each other,” said Kenoi, who read the proclamation Thursday morning at the historic Mooheau Bandstand. “Helping each other is one of those values which [...]

Input Sought from Big Island Coffee Growers

Aloha Coffee Leaders, We need more CBB survey responses from farmers. We received 40 responses in the first 24 hrs- that’s great, but only a total of 65 in the first week. Its not possible to get every farmer to respond; let’s try to a 100 of the 700 plus growers. Please remind your members [...]

Congressional Candidate Bob Marx Calls for Nationwide Plastic Bottle Recycling Law

Neighbor Island Democratic Congressional candidate Bob Marx has called for a nationwide plastic bottle recycling law similar to Hawaii’s. Speaking to residents in Ocean View on Hawaii Island, Marx said such a law is necessary law to halt the degradation of the Pacific Ocean. At the convergence of the Northern Pacific gyre between California and [...]

Big Island Police Searching for 39-Year-Old Kailua-Kona Man

Big Island police are searching for a 39-year-old Pierre Malosi Apisaloma of Kailua-Kona, who is wanted for parole violation. Apisaloma is also wanted for questioning in connection with a kidnapping, abuse, phone ripping, unlawful imprisonment and criminal property damage investigation. He is described as 5-foot-10, 190 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Police ask [...]

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