John Burnett

Hilo

Police Courts Reporter at Hawaii Tribune-Herald

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Homeless woman accused of abusing puppy

1 week ago | hawaiitribune-herald.com | John Burnett

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald A 58-year-old Hilo woman with no permanent address is accused of abusing a pet puppy and interfering with police when they arrested her and took the animal from her. Leilani Vaughn is charged with second-degree cruelty to animals and obstructing government operations, both misdemeanors carrying a maximum sentence of a year in jail upon conviction.
Draft EA details effort to manage, improve the trailhead area at Pololu

1 week ago | hawaiitribune-herald.com | John Burnett

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald A plan to preserve the cultural, historical and environmental resources at the Pololu Valley Trailhead is moving forward. The trail at the northern end of ‘Akoni Pule Highway in North Kohala is one of the most popular hikes on the island, attracting both locals and visitors, and is recognized as a tourism hot spot on the Big Island by the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s Destination Management Action Plan.
Councilwomen to hold public meeting regarding hosted vacation rentals

1 week ago | hawaiitribune-herald.com | John Burnett

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald A pair of Hawaii County Council members are hosting an informational briefing via Zoom about proposed legislation to establish a registration process for hosted transient vacation rentals, or TVRs, on the Big Island. That briefing, set up by council members Heather Kimball and Ashley Kierkiewicz, will be between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Participants must register in advance at www.hawaiicountytar.com to receive a unique Zoom login.
Opposition to fence grows: Some neighbors of muni golf course cite safety concerns

1 week ago | hawaiitribune-herald.com | John Burnett

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald Hawaii County is following through on its plans to fence off the Hilo Municipal Golf Course from nearby residents, to the displeasure of at least some of the neighbors. Numerous individuals have contacted the Tribune-Herald since a March 12 article detailing the county’s plans, all of them in opposition. Almost all are senior citizens. Most wouldn’t go on the record or requested anonymity for speaking, fearing reprisals from the county.
Hilo man accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend

2 weeks ago | hawaiitribune-herald.com | John Burnett

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald A 51-year-old Hilo man pleaded not guilty Monday to three counts of second-degree sexual assault, plus burglary and violating an order for protection. Hilo Circuit Judge Henry Nakamoto ordered Jonathan Lesieur to return at 8:30 a.m. June 24 for “further proceedings.”Although no trial date was set Monday, Deputy Prosecutor Haaheo Kahoohalahala estimated trial in the case would take two weeks.
The Hilo Jazz Orchestra does Steely Dan

Dec 8, 2024 | hawaiitribune-herald.com | John Burnett

The Steely Dan catalog contains some of the most exacting and technically difficult music ever to grace the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Steely Dan catalog contains some of the most exacting and technically difficult music ever to grace the Billboard Hot 100 chart. From the minds of songwriters Donald Fagen and the late Walter Becker, the music — at once recognizable to Baby Boomers and Gen Xers — is a challenge to musicians who dare cover it live.
Troubled Hilo residential development in foreclosure

Dec 7, 2024 | hawaiitribune-herald.com | John Burnett

The judge in the foreclosure case of a stalled Hilo subdivision project has ordered the property be listed on the real estate market for up to six months before the previous high bid can be accepted or new bids sought. The judge in the foreclosure case of a stalled Hilo subdivision project has ordered the property be listed on the real estate market for up to six months before the previous high bid can be accepted or new bids sought.
Kona man among Vietnam War Dustoff crew members to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Dec 7, 2024 | hawaiitribune-herald.com | John Burnett

A 90-year-old Kailua-Kona resident who served as a battlefield air ambulance helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War is among about 3,500 U.S. Army Dustoff crew members, living and dead, recently honored with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor given by the U.S. Congress.
Kurtistown man accused of multiple firearms offenses

Dec 4, 2024 | hawaiitribune-herald.com | John Burnett

A judge on Wednesday denied a request by a 39-year-old Kurtistown man facing firearms and domestic violence charges to be released from custody without posting cash bail. A judge on Wednesday denied a request by a 39-year-old Kurtistown man facing firearms and domestic violence charges to be released from custody without posting cash bail.
Hilo’s Palace Theater has a ‘fan plan’

Dec 3, 2024 | hawaiitribune-herald.com | John Burnett

Downtown Hilo’s historic Palace Theater has a multitude of human fans. The Friends of the Palace Theater are now asking for community kokua to install two energy-efficient, ultra-quiet industrial ceiling fans in the auditorium. Downtown Hilo’s historic Palace Theater has a multitude of human fans. The Friends of the Palace Theater are now asking for community kokua to install two energy-efficient, ultra-quiet industrial ceiling fans in the auditorium.