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New Year’s Crime Wrap Up
DUIs and illegal fireworks remain atop the list of NYE-related offenses on the Big Island.
HPD Looking for Missing Teenage Girl
If you know her whereabouts, contact Officer Oliver Agustin at 808-326-4646 ext. 302.
Hilo Woman Faces Array of Drug, Traffic Charges After Running From Police
At approximately 3:30 a.m. Friday, South Hilo Patrol officers observed a suspicious vehicle within the parking lot of a business on Maka‘ala Street.
HPD Searching for Missing Kea‘au Girl
Police ask anyone with information on her whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Maunakea Access Road Slated to Reopen Today
The road to Maunakea is scheduled to reopen today after months of blocked access.
Kia‘i to Move off Road, Remain on Maunakea: VIDEO
Protectors accepted Kim’s terms, which don’t include demonstrators leaving the mountain, only that they move their camp to the roadside.
Kim Releases Letter to Kia‘i, as Reopening of Maunakea Access Road Moves Forward
The road will clear of all law enforcement and Kia‘i, for now, although protectors will remain on the mountain. These details, and others, were outlined in the mayor’s letter.
KPC Elevates Exceptional Cuisine with New Menu Items
One of the Big Island’s most talented chefs has released some new and spectacular dishes on Kamuela Provision Company’s freshly revived menu.
Police Suspend Search for Benny Rapoza
Police continue to ask anyone with information on Rapoza’s whereabouts or who may have seen him to call Detective BJ Sagon.
DUI Arrests Nearly Identical to 2018 With One Week Left in the Year
Hawai`i Island police arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Dec. 16 through Dec. 22, 2019.
Man in Critical Condition After Single-Vehicle Crash
The 66-year-old male was ejected from the moped and onto the roadway.
Two Women Wanted for Fraud, Identity Theft
The investigation stems from the theft of a purse that had some personal checks belonging to the victim.
Kia‘i Speak Out, Charge Ige With Creating ‘False Narrative’
Kūpuna are distrustful of the State’s intentions following an announcement from Gov. David Ige that he will withdraw law enforcement from Maunakea indefinitely.
State to Withdraw Presence From Maunakea as Part of Indefinite Stand Down
Ige said TMT not prepared to proceed with construction presently but added this is not the end of TMT in Hawai‘i and vowed to provide safe access to Maunakea for TMT if and when the organization is ready to move forward.
Council Scraps $10 Million Maunakea Reimbursement Deal With State
The agreement included a stipulation to keep HPD officers on the hook for response to demonstration-related activity for the next five years.
US House Impeaches President Trump
The House has officially charged President Trump with high crimes and misdemeanors.
DEM to Address Widespread Transfer Station Closures by Funding More Staff
For the last several weeks, Big Island transfer station closures have seemed almost a daily occurrence.
