News
HOVE Man Held Following Sunday Shooting Incident
Police are holding a 61-year-old Ka`u man who allegedly shot a 66-year-old man before being disarmed by the victim.
Homeless Man Charged in Theft of Truck, Welders
Frank Eblacas was charged in connection with a theft that occurred in mid-April.
Election Season’s First Mayoral Forum Held in Hilo
The top three candidates for Big Island mayor state their cases in the first face-to-face-to-face forum of the election season.
UPDATE: Search For Missing Teen Continues
The 15-year-old boy, identified as Tyler Madoff, was with a youth tour group visiting the shore of Kealakekua Bay Wednesday afternoon when he was washed into the ocean by a large wave.
UPDATE: North Kona Brushfire Subdued
The Hawaii Fire Department continues to fight a fire that has burned more than 400 acres north of Hina Lani Street.
Attempted Robbery at Kailua-Kona Gas Station
A lone gunman fled from a Kailua-Kona station late Wednesday night after a cashier refused his demand to hand over money.
Mountain View Man Sought in Shooting Incident
Police are looking for a Puna man after a woman said he pointed a firearm at her and fired a shot.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Missing Hilo Teen
Police are looking for a Hilo teenager missing since Monday.
Large Waves Sweep Teens Into Ocean in Kona
A search continued today for a teenager swept into the ocean by large waves off the Kona coast Wednesday afternoon.
Explosion During Tour Boat Launching Injures 1
One person was injured when gasoline fumes were ignited during the launching of a vessel for a tour excursion in Kona.
UDPATE: Board Admits Bus Plan Mishandled, Still Weighing Cuts
Although cuts on the Big Island have been reduced, the Board of Education is considering halting school bus service for some South Kohala students.
Police Need Help Identifying Shoplifting Suspects
Police are providing surveillance photos of shoplifting suspects in hopes the public can help in their identification.
July 4th Celebrations Include Cook-Offs, Concerts and Classic Cars
Independence Day will be marked with celebrations across the Big Island.
UPDATE: Wailuku Drive Behind Hilo Armory Reopened
The roadway between the Wailuku River and the Hilo Armory have been closed until further notice for safety reasons.
Pahala Wildfire Finally Declared ‘Terminated’
Fires that burned 5,200 acres, threatened a hospital and closed a main highway several times have officially been declared out.
Monk Seal Makes First Appearance at Kailua Beach
A monk seal nicknamed Makaiwa mingled Sunday with the beach-goers at the little beach fronting a downtown Kailua-Kona hotel.
Roadwork to Cause Traffic Delays Next Week
Motorists are being notified of alternating lane closures next week on state highways on both sides of the Big Island.
Police Announce Holiday Hilo Road Closures
The Bayfront Highway, the shoreline road at Liliuokalani Park and the streets leading into the Bayfront soccer fields will be blocked.
Fireworks Permits Available; Three Public Displays Scheduled
It’s that time of the year again, and the Hawaii Fire Department is reminding the public about regulations for the purchase and use of fireworks.
Hilo Man Robbed While on Early Morning Walk
Two men accosted a man early Wednesday near the intersection of Kaumana Drive and the Puainako Avenue extension.
