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Victim in Single-Vehicle Crash Identified
The vehicle went down an eight-foot embankment and struck several trees before overturning.
Man Dies in One-Car Crash Near South Point
A man has died as the result of a one-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10 a.m. Sunday
County Downs Longtime Hilo Homeless Camp
HPD Cpt. Ken Quiocho said homeless individuals had been frequenting the property for the better part of a year and doing so with the knowledge of lot owners.
Search Warrant on South Kohala Home Yields 4 Arrests
Four people were taken into custody after crystal methamphetamine was found in a South Kohala home earlier this month.
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.
