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Police Identify Child Killed in Stabbing Incident

Police have released the identity of a 4-year-old child who died following an incident in her home in the Hawaiian Beaches Subdivision in November.

Candle Burns Down Ho‘okena Home

Hawai‘i Fire Department officials are reporting a total loss.

Structure Fire at Hilo Residence

A structure fire engulfed an East Hawai‘i in the late hours of Sunday evening. 

Barefoot Gardener: Holiday Gifts for the Lazy Gardener

The hottest (and not so hot) garden inventions for lazy people.

One of Big Island’s Deadliest Months on Record: Inside the Numbers

November 2019 was one of the most lethal months on Big Island roadways in recent memory, with seven lives lost as a direct result of traffic collisions. 

VOLCANO WATCH: HVO announces Volcano Awareness Month programs for January 2020

Volcano Awareness Month, held every January since 2010, is one way that residents can learn more about the volcanoes that both inspire and concern us all.

Woman Wanted on Outstanding Warrant

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact Detective William Brown.

Fatal Collision Closes Road in Puna

Police have confirmed a fatality as a result of a Wednesday crash on a Big Island roadway. 

HPD Seeks Arson Suspect in Volcano Fire

Hawai’i Island Police are looking for an arson suspect.

Big Island Solid Waste Management Plan Outlined, Headed for Testimony

The County’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee made 82 recommendations for the next iteration of the management plan, highlighting six as the highest priorities.

UPDATE: Missing Kailua-Kona Man Found

Abreu has a silver-colored 2017 Nissan four-door sedan, Hawaiʻi license plate ZHC 896.

Trace Chemicals Detected in Big Island Well

Atrazine is an herbicide used on row crops such as sugar cane.

House Unveils Two Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump

House Democrats on Tuesday said they will proceed with two articles of impeachment against the president charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. 

Barefoot Gardener: How Corny!

Sweet corn abhors cold weather, and does not tolerate flooding or drought.

High Surf Warning Results in Beach Closures

Beach-goers, swimmers and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution if you enter the water.

HPD Arrests Murder Suspect in Pāhoa

Lee, 55, had been wanted for questioning in the murder investigation of 75-year-old Shingo Honda of Mountain View.

UPDATE: Elderly Fern Acres Man Found

HPD will release a photo as soon as one is available. 

Man Wanted for Questioning in Murder Investigation

Anyone who may have information about this incident or the location of the suspect is asked to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.

HPD Identifies Murder Victim

On the morning of Friday, Dec. 6 an autopsy was performed and Honda was subsequently identified through fingerprints.

Big Island Outstanding Warrants

Police ask anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
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