News
HPD to Hold Drug Take-Back Day
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is encouraging the public to participate in a nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative on Saturday, Oct. 22.
The State VS Mayor Kenoi: Opening Arguments
Kenoi is on trial for two counts of felony theft, two counts of misdemeanor theft, three counts of tampering with government records and one count of false swearing under oath.
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Boater
The Coast Guard suspended the search today for a mariner who went missing a half-mile offshore of the Big Island on Saturday, Oct. 15.
Military Convoys: Pohakuloa–Kawaihae Harbor
Service members will convoy between Pōhakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Harbor from Oct. 19 to 25 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Two Men Arrested in Puna Burglary
Hawai‘i Island Police have arrested two men in connection with an Aug. 7 burglary in the Ainaloa subdivision in Puna.
HPD Wanted: Kaniaulono Anzai
Kaniaulono Anzai is wanted on two counts of probation revocation and two counts of contempt of court.
HPD Wanted: Chauncy Smith
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Kamuela resident Chauncy Lokahi, who is wanted for contempt of court and failure to appear.
Search for Boater Continues Near Lapakahi State Park
Responders are continuing the search today near Lapakahi State Park for Charles Locklar, age 26.
Hilo International Airport Exercise Scheduled
Hilo International Airport and Hawai‘i County Emergency responders will participate in an exercise on Monday, Oct. 17.
Search Continues for Missing Boater
US Coast Guard and Hawai‘i Island Fire Department crews are searching for a missing boater near Lapakahi State Park in a case that began late Saturday.
Island Air Prohibits Samsung Galaxy Note7
Island Air is prohibiting the transport of Samsung Galaxy Note7 mobile devices on any of its flights. Passengers will be denied boarding.
Scheduled Road & Lane Closures, Oct. 15–21
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures.
Rep. Gabbard, Lawmakers Call for Answers From Yahoo
Lawmakers are asking for answers regarding reports that Yahoo searched its users’ private emails at the request of the federal government.
HPD WANTED: Omar Plascencia of Kailua-Kona
Omar Plascencia of Kailua-Kona is described as 6-feet tall, 180 pounds with brown eyes and graying black hair.
Hawaiʻi Launches Text-to-911 Service
The Text-to-911 service will alert the authorities to emergent, life-or-death situations that do not allow for a caller to speak to a dispatcher…
HPD Arrests 28 Motorists for DUI Offenses
Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Four of the drivers were under the age of 21.
Public Power in State Legislative Process Workshops
The Public Access Room is offering a free legislative presentation and workshop in West Hawaii from Oct. 12 to 14 and East Hawaii Oct. 17 to Oct. 21.
HPD Seeks Witnesses of Vehicle-Pedestrian Fatality
An unidentified man died following a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Oct. 3 in Hilo.
