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Kea‘au Man Killed In Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan
A Big Island man was one of two soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan Wednesday while supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
County to Ban All Herbicide Use by 2024
The County Council passed Bill 101 Wednesday, which will phase out the use of herbicides in vegetation management in County parks and along roadways, waterways and trails.
Police Open Investigation Into Road Rage Incident
A criminal investigation has been opened into a road rage incident involving a motorist and a motorcyclist in Puna.
Pu‘uanahulu Crash Leaves Woman in Critical Condition
A Kailua-Kona woman is in critical condition after a collision Tuesday evening on Highway 190 by Pu‘uanahulu.
Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in Glenwood
No injuries were reported after a Hawai‘i County police officer fired his weapon while searching for wanting individuals in the Glenwood area on Tuesday.
Fatal Crashes, Road Rage Incident Draws Concern
In the past 12 days, there have been four fatal crashes and at least one road rage incident across Hawaii County’s roadways.
Flooding Forces Closure of Highway in Ka‘ū
A flash flood warning has been issued for Hawaii County. At approximately 7:56 p.m., radar picked up heavy rainfall near Na‘alehu and Kawa Flats.
Dozens Say Vote by Mail Cards Never Came
Questions about flaws in the vote by mail process have prompted disenfranchisement concerns as Hawaii transitions permanently to new voting system.
Video Captures Road Rage Incident in Puna
A Hilo man was on his way to pick his daughter from school when he captured a startling road rage incident on Highway 130 in Kea‘au on Tuesday afternoon.
Dead Body Found in Waipio Valley Home
HPD said the cause of death was unknown as of Tuesday afternoon and that the deceased has yet to be identified.
One Dead, Toddler Injured in Kuakini Crash
A woman is dead after a head-on collision early this morning on Kuakini Highway.
‘Squatter Haven’ in HPP Goes up in Flames
The Hawai‘i Fire Department received a call at 8:32 p.m. Monday of a fire at a two-story structure in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Utility Scam Spike Expected Over Holidays
Scammers are targeting customers who rely on vital services such as electricity, water, gas and telecommunications.
Crews Respond to Another Structure Fire in Volcano
A short-term vacation rental is the second structure to go up in flames in Volcano within days of each other. Authorities suspect arson.
Motorcyclist Dies After North Hilo Crash
The crash occurred the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 16 on Highway 19 near the 26-mile marker in Laupahoehoe.
Man Dies in Fatal Crash Less Than Week After Queen K Collision
A Kailua-Kona man injured in a car crash Thursday, succumbed to his injuries and died this morning, police confirmed this afternoon.
Petition to Make Queen K Safer Gains Steam, Legislator Discusses Options
Moriah Smith-Kramer says the mothers of Kona have seen enough.
Hilo Beaches Reopen, High Surf Advisory Remains in Effect
Onekahakaha and Kealoha (4-mile) Beach Parks in Keaukaha are closed due to a high surf advisory until further notice.
Anger Around Tragedy Transforms Into Aloha
Community despair and disillusion, however, have inspired fundraising efforts to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars.
1 Opihi Picker Rescued, Another Swept Out to Sea
A search continues for an opihi picker who was swept out to sea Thursday evening in the Honoka‘a District.
