News
Kahalu`u Beach Park Clean-Up Set for Saturday
The clean-up of the popular Kona beach is part of the National Day of Service held in conjunction with the celebration of Marting Luther King, Jr. Day.
Body Found in Truck Parked Along Highway
The matter is being investigated by rangers from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Another Ahualoa Water Shut-Off Wednesday
The latest service interruption will affect the area along the Old Mamalahoa Highway from the Kapuna Road intersection to the Mauna Loa Road junction.
Hilo Man Faces Sentence of 20+ Years in Federal Drug Case
The prison term is the result of the second federal drug conviction for Francis Ogata in the past eight years.
Search On For Fisherman Who Fell Off South Point Cliff
Fellow fisherman lost sight of the man about 50 feet offshore.
Police Locate Two Missing Puna Women
The two missing in unrelated cases were found unharmed last week.
Man, Woman Rescued After Fall Down Gulch Near Kukaiau
The man who fell 60 feet down the gulch Sunday night was taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital in critical condition.
Police to Hold Community Meeting in Volcano Jan. 25
The meetings in districts island-wide are designed to provide residents with an opportunity to present comments or concerns.
Father of Child Run Over Charged With Manslaughter
Pedro Peter was being held on more than $50,000 bail after being charged with 10 offenses in the death of his 3-year-old son.
Former Legislator Named New P.R. Chief at UH-Hilo
Jerry Chang will replace Gerald De Mello, who retired recently after 21 years as director of university relations.
Kona Man, Puna Woman Sought For Questioning
Police are asking for the public’s help locating the two in connection with unrelated cases.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Persons
Police said three of the missing persons may require medical attention.
Stranger on Waimea School Campus Prompts Lockdown
A fourth-grader at Waimea Elementary told school officials he was approached on campus by an Asian man in his 20s.
Police Release Jan. 11 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Big Island Woman Indicted for Stealing From California Charity
California news outlets are reporting that Theo Nani Bell is facing charges she stole more than $400,000 from an agency that assists the homeless and disabled.
Hawaii Poll Indicates Increasing Support For Legal Marijuana
The survey of 600 Hawaii voters showed that 57% favored its legalization, an increase of 20% since 2005.
West Hawaii Hospitals Go Smoke-Free
Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital are honored for their new policy banning tobacco use on all properties, including parking lots.
Kona Boy Run Over After Falling From Truck
Police said the father of the 3-year-old was arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide.
Suspect in Fatal Stabbing Released Without Charges
Cherie Sueko Moskwa, 37, of Hilo was released from custody pending further investigation.
Rock Slide Slows Traffic in Maulua Gulch
Traffic was reopened in both directions on Route 19 by 4:10 p.m.
