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Four on Big Island Monitoring for COVID-19
On Feb. 20, the State Department updated its travel guidance and recommended US citizens reconsider travel by cruise ship to or within East Asia and the Asia-Pacific Region.
Police Arrest Husband for Murder of Woman in Waikoloa
Detectives with the Area II Criminal Investigation Section are continuing this investigation. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
Hawaiian Airlines Flight Diverted in ‘Terrifying’ Ordeal for Visiting Family
A Kansas City family recounts their frightening Valentine’s Day experience on a flight from Maui to Kauai.
Village 9 Homeless Camp Construction Slated for Early Spring
Homeless could take up residence in the Kailua-Kona homeless project by as early as summer 2020.
Funderburk’s Father Believes Death Accidental
David Funderburk remembered his daughter Sunday and thanked the Big Island community for an outpouring of love and support.
Body Found on Valentine’s Day Identified
Hawaiʻi Island Police are conducting a death investigation after the discovery of a body on the evening of Friday, Feb. 14 at a homeless encampment on the edge of the Wailuku Riverbank.
Megan May Funderburk Found Dead Near Hilo
Funderburk’s body was found at approximately 9:30 a.m. Saturday. She’d been missing for nearly six days.
Father of Missing Megan May Funderburk Shares New Details Surrounding Disappearance
Family calls in civilian search team to aid in an effort to locate Megan Funderburk.
Search Continues For Missing Fishermen
The fishing grounds in Honuapo are home to cliffs between 10 and 30 feet. The ocean below on that evening saw swells of 8 to 10 feet crashing into the shore, according to a report by the Hawai‘i Fire Department.
HPD Seeks to Identify Theft Suspects
At approximately 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, two unknown males entered a facility on Stainback Highway without permission.
Two Fishermen Missing Off Big Island Coast
Police, HFD personnel and the Coast Guard are engaged in a joint rescue operation off the SE coast of the Big Island after two fishermen went missing there.
Remote Legislative Access Bill Heads to Senate Floor
A long sought after measure by those on the neighbor islands, this is the first time a remote access bill has carried through all committees in both legislative chambers.
Police Investigate BJ Penn for DUI Following Traffic Incident
On Friday, Feb. 7, at approximately 7 p.m., Penn was operating a black Toyota Tacoma pickup truck when it was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Route 11 in Hilo.
First Person Sent to Coronavirus Quarantine in Hawai‘i
Health officials are also monitoring 26 people across the state for signs of Coronavirus. All have been to at least one part of China within the last two weeks.
DOH Monitoring 26 for Possible Coronavirus in Hawai‘i
A press briefing is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday to provide more details of the situation to the public.
Police Seek Info on Anonymous Vandal
Police seek assistance identifying a suspect responsible for property damage.
HPD Identifies Kohala Crash Victim
The motorcycle was in a passing zone and sideswiped a southbound gray 2016 Chevrolet Silverado pickup.
Fast-Acting Firefighters Douse Hilo Blaze
Bystanders were observed attempting to douse the flames with garden hoses.
HPD Search for Unidentified Robbery Suspect
Police caution anyone from approaching the suspect and instead advise them to call the police.
