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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.
HPD Picks Up 10 Motorists for DUI
Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None of the drivers were under the age of 21.
Vegetable Products in Hawai‘i Part of Recall
A recall of vegetables potentially contaminated with Listeria involves products shipped to Hawai‘i.
Police Chase Over Saddle Results in Several Charges
Police have charged a 28-year-old male suspect with numerous traffic violations following a high-speed pursuit on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
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.
