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Couple charged in relation to robbery, kidnapping outside Joanne’s Lounge in Hilo
Nathan Pedro of Pāhoa and Jackie Carter of Hilo made their initial appearances in Hilo District Court on Wednesday afternoon.
Police seeking witnesses to Kealakekua traffic collision
On Monday evening Kona patrol officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2014 silver Honda Accord traveling south bound on Māmalahoa Highway in the area of Konawaena School Road.
Interim rule restricts movement of plant material in effort to prevent spread of little fire ants on O‘ahu
Little fire ants were first discovered on Hawai‘i Island 25 years ago. The populations have since been detected throughout most of the state.
Big Island man faces charges after reportedly stealing Toyota 4Runner and ATV
The 48-year-old is scheduled to make his initial appearance in Hilo District Court this afternoon. He remains in custody in lieu of $130,000 bail.
Ocean View man ‘Buddy’ Behrendt, wanted on outstanding warrant, arrested
Behrendt was taken into custody after Ka‘ū patrol officers conducting area checks observed him crouched down behind a parked vehicle on a public roadway near the intersection of Paradise Parkway and Luau Drive.
Narcan vending machines pop up islandwide as Hawai‘i Island Fentanyl Task Force battles rise in opioid overdoses
To make naloxone more accessible, the Department of Health started sending over vending machines, each loaded with 63 boxes of the nasal spray, to the island. There are now seven islandwide.
Governor reappoints 4 individuals to Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority
The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority will assume governance and management responsibility over the mauna after a five-year transition period.
Gear up for annual Special Olympics Hawai‘i fundraiser
From April 1 through May 13, Hawai‘i drivers can put the pedal to the metal and drive support for Special Olympics Hawai‘i athletes by donating at 33 participating Hele stores across O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island and Maui.
FAFSA Hawaiʻi Hotline extends hours for local families
The FAFSA Hawaiʻi Hotline is now open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through May 31.
Prosecutors file 3 complaints against Hilo man on myriad of charges including vehicle theft, firearm offenses, drug possession
The 32-year-old made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court on Monday where his bail was set at $282,000 and he was ordered to appear for preliminary hearings on Thursday and April 4.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding man wanted for questioning auto theft cases
The Hawai‘i Police Department reminds the public that harboring or concealing a wanted person could result in criminal charges.
Honolulu man cited for illegal take and possession of fish
The DLNR said an officer with its Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) responded to a complaint shortly after 10 p.m. on Mar. 21, and upon arriving at the scene, saw Moufa with dozens of fish in the back seat of a car.
Update: District Court judge maintains bail for Puna man accused of starving a toddler
The 31-year-old remains in police custody on $85,000 bail and is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on Thursday.
Hawai‘i Island police seek two with outstanding warrants
The Hawai‘i Police Department would like to remind the public that harboring or concealing a wanted person could result in criminal charges being filed against the person who harbors or conceals the wanted person.
Hawai‘i County EPIC permitting system scheduled for maintenance outage
Access to the EPIC system will be unavailable during the outage.
Hawaiian Electric asking Big Island customers to conserve power due to down generators
According to the utility company, this is an usual situation as the large generators are experiencing mechanical problems resulting in a reduced output.
Merrie Monarch travelers reminded of ʻōhiʻa quarantine
Plant quarantine inspectors will be stationed at airports in Hilo and Kona to collect any ʻōhiʻa material which will be respectfully returned to the native forests on Hawai‘i Island. During last year’s Merrie Monarch travel period, PQB inspectors intercepted 31 lei poʻo (head lei) in Hilo and 12 lei poʻo in Kona.
Hawai‘i Island police seeking missing 16-year-old runaway
Police ask that anyone with information about Navarrete’s whereabouts to please call the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311 or Officer Corey Kaneko at (808) 961-8843 or email: [email protected].
Two women killed following three-vehicle crash in Hilo
The crash occurred on Kanoelehua Avenue near Pi‘ilani Street.
Teen chef opens pizzeria in West Kaua‘i
Xavier Machado and his father Chad opened JP’s Pizza in Kaumakani in early 2023. They now serve a large base of loyal customers.
