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Suspect in Fatal Crash Identified, has DUI History
The driver of the Honda, 35-year-old Cassandra Lynn Ellis of Kailua-Kona, died as a result of the crash.
HPD Lieutenant Awed by Officer Response to Fatal Crash
On Monday, Buyten was still overwhelmed by the events of Sunday. While the crash was horrific, he felt an enormous sense of pride for how his officers responded and conducted themselves on such a traumatic scene.
Police, Prosecutor Clarify Release of Suspect in Fatal Crash
A suspect in a crime can only legally be held for 48 hours before charges must be filed.
Magnitude-4.8 Quake Rocks Hāmākua District
A magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck the Hāmākua Coast region of Hawai‘i Island at approximately 6:36 a.m.
UPDATE 1: Police Identify Victim in Queen K Head-On Collision
A woman is dead and three children are injured after a head-on collision this afternoon Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway.
Retired Officer Reacts to Verdicts in Accomplice Case
On Nov. 7 in 3rd Circuit Court, Malia Lajala was found guilty of first-degree hindering prosecution, a class C felony, and second-degree assault on a police officer, a misdemeanor. Krystle Ferreira and Jorge Pagan-Torres were found guilty of second-degree reckless endangering, also a misdemeanor.
Driver Arrested in Connection to Fatal Bike Crash Released
A man taken into custody Nov. 6 after reportedly striking and killing a cyclist with his pickup truck in Hilo has been released pending further investigation.
Police Seek Help in Finding 2 Wanted Individuals
Hawai‘i County Police are seeking the public’s help in locating two wanted people.
Stolen Fencing at Puna Park Found in Nearby Bushes
Fencing material found taken from a Puna park was discovered rolled up and tossed aside in nearby bushes, officials report this morning.
Vision Zero Opens Eyes to County Crash, Fatality Dangers
According to a newly-released study, 110 fatalities and crashes were reported between 2013-17. Approximately 27 crash maps were created to identify the problematic areas across Hawai‘i Island.
Cyclist Killed in Vehicle Crash Identified
The Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a negligent homicide investigation.
HFD Rescues Stranded Mariner in Hilo
Company 01 and Company 02 personnel responded to the shoreline following a 911 call from someone who was aboard a boat and heard calls for help.
HPD Continues Search for Man Missing 3 Years
He was reportedly last seen at his Leilani Street residence on or about April of 2016 and has not been heard from since.
Elderly Man Who Died in Lava Tube Fall Identified
An autopsy was performed on Tuesday, Nov. 5 and determined that the victim died as a result of injuries consistent with falling.
Cyclist Hit, Killed in Hilo Crash
A Hilo man has been arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide after a bicyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening on Kaumana Drive near the intersection of Wili Wili Street in Hilo.
UH Regents Pass New Rules, Resolution on Maunakea
The University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents approved new regulations that will impact the management and stewardship of of the university-managed land on Maunakea.
Vacation Rental Apps Smother Planning Dept
The Hawai‘i County Planning Department has spent months sifting through a mountain of paperwork in the form of 4,000 short-term vacation rental applications.
Regents Continue to Hear Testimony on Mauna Issues
The University of Hawa‘ii Board of Regents continue to take testimony regarding administrative rules for proposed public and commercial use on Maunakea lands.
Pre-Thanksgiving Pie Preview
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and time-honored advice still stands: Save room for pie.
Police Response on Ali‘i Drive Leads to 1 Arrest
A man was charged with disorderly conduct after getting into an altercation in the middle of Ali‘i Drive, causing all traffic to come to a halt.
