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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.
Graduate of Veterans Court Hopes to Pay it Forward
US Navy veteran Randall Chase spent several years after his service in a fog. Mired by drugs and alcohol, the 33-year-old said he would do whatever he could not to remember or feel.
Learn About Recycling Changes
A community forum will be held next week to discuss the recent changes to Hawai‘i County’s recycling program.
HEC Drone Surveys Evaluate Wildfire Risk
Unlike California, many utility lines in Hawaiʻi run through tropical forests and areas that typically receive abundant rainfall.
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.
Golf Legend to Make Champions Debut at Hualalai
The PGA TOUR Champions will kick off the 2020 season with the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai on Hawai‘i Island.
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.
Veterans Day Ceremonies in Kona, Hilo
Hawai‘i County will honor military veterans in a multiple ceremonies scheduled for both sides of the island.
Two-Car Crash Closes Highway
A North Kona section of Queen Ka‘ahumanu closed to traffic in both directions Sunday afternoon following a collision.
Kaiser Provides $107K for State Initiatives
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i has awarded community benefit grants totaling more than $107,000 to two state health initiatives.
Zero Waste Big Island to Gather in Kona
Zero Waste Big Island is a grassroots, community-driven environmental group that generates and shares strategies to minimize waste production in everyday life.
Renewable Energy Proposals top 75
Pending negotiations and final approvals by the Public Utilities Commission, the first renewable projects would come online in 2022.
Paniolo Hall of Fame Welcomes 11 New Members
With the induction of the 2019 inductees in its 20th year, the Hall of Fame now includes 157 members statewide, both living and deceased.
High Surf Advisory for Big Island
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
Hilo Nonprofit Farm Receives Government Grant
A Hilo nonprofit farm was awarded a grant to support veterans working in agriculture.
Culinary Event Closes Out Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
After more than a week of festivities, the 2019 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival will be coming to an end in a culinary event, “The Grande Finale…A Taste of Kona!
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.
MADD to Kick Off Drunk Driving Awareness Campaign
With the holiday season quickly approaching, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Hawai‘i are reminding the community about the dangers of impaired driving and how to avoid these tragedies.
Minor Quakes Shake South Kohala, South Kona
A Magnitude 3.1 earthquake jolted South Kohala early this morning.
