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Suspect Caught on Camera Swiping Welcome Mat From Candy Store
Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested and charged a 51-year-old Hilo man for property crime offenses stemming from a theft at a local candy shop in Hilo.
VIDEO: Kiaʻi Request FBI Investigation
Mauna Protectors issued a statement on Sept. 17 regarding what they called “police misconduct at Puʻuhonua o Puʻuhuluhulu.”
HPD Seeks Help Identifying Theft Suspect
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a theft case from August 2019.
Big Island Residents Must Re-Register for New CD Alerts
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency is switching its messages and alerts service provider to a new vendor, Everbridge, on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019.
Jackie Rey’s Burgled, Safe Stolen
An unknown suspect, or suspects, broke into Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill early Monday, relieving the business of a safe filled with several thousand dollars.
HPD Charges Man Kidnapping, Assault, More
HPD has arrested and charged a 33-year-old Mountain View man with an array of offenses stemming from an incident that occurred in June.
Island Lava Java: Come for the Food, Stay for the View
Chef Josh Ratigan and his Guava BBQ Ribs from Island Lava Java were featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”
HPD Arrests 28 Motorists for DUI Violations
The Hawai`i Police Department has arrested 28 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Sept. 9 through Sept. 15, 2019.
Police Arrest Man on Firearms Charges
On Friday, at about 7:36 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a reported weapons incident at a residence on East Kahaopea Street in Hilo.
UPDATE: HPD Seeks to Identify Four in Theft Case
HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying parties involved in a theft case that occurred in the Fern Acres subdivision in Mountain View.
Man Threatens ‘Mass Shooting’ in Hawai‘i
The rhetoric surrounding the TMT dispute atop Mauna Kea continues to ratchet up, as one Hawai‘i resident took the conversation to the topic of mass shootings.
State Defends Destruction of Hawai‘i Flag on Pu‘u Huluhulu Structure
A Hawai‘i State flag was destroyed during a state operation to remove an un-permitted structure on DHHL land near Pu‘uhonua O Pu‘u Huluhulu on Sept. 6, 2019.
OHA Denounces Selective Enforcement on Maunakea
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs issued a joint statement on Maunakea on Sept. 6, 2019.
Officials Criticize Social Media Language, Threats Regarding Mauna Kea Controversy
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige and other state officials held a press conference to discuss threats to state employees that have been posted on social media.
Hawai‘i Police Officers Talk Man Off Cliff at Rainbow Falls
A 35-year-old man threatened to jump from the edge of the cliff. Police were able to negotiate with the man after about a 40-minute standoff.
HPD Hunts for Identity of Theft Suspect
On Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, an unknown suspect stole a woman’s purse while she used the bathroom at a business located within the 1000 block of Kīlauea Avenue.
Maunakea Observatories Vehicles Vandalized
Unknown parties vandalized two Maunakea Observatories Support Services vehicles in Hilo last weekend, according to an incident report.
HPD Issues 431 Traffic Citations on Maunakea
It’s been a month since HPD upped traffic enforcement near the TMT protest encampment at the intersection of Mauna Kea Access Road and Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Officials Express Concern About Protestors’ Impact on Maunakea Environment
In addition to negative impacts to plants from thousands of people being in the area, there’s evidence that the sheer number of people is adversely impacting animals and insects.
Day 13: ‘Today We Will Find Kyle & Bring Him Home’
The search team is still in need of search-and-rescue dogs on this island, rappel experts and anybody with search-and-rescue experience.
