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Apparent Drowning Reported at Kamilo Beach
A 59-year-old man was found dead on Kamilo Beach in Ka‘ū Thursday night.
Volcano Man Charged After Reported Assault of 75-Year-Old Woman
A Volcano man is facing an assault charge after a reported altercation with a 75-year-old woman in the parking lot of a Hilo sports bar.
HPD Renews Search For Missing Kona Man
Police ask anyone with information to contact the department’s non-emergency line immediately.
DLIR Issues ‘Urgent’ Message on New Unemployment Scam
If you have clicked on these links and provided personal information, your UI account may have been compromised.
KPD Shares Details on Mysterious Incident Involving Projectile, Rental Car
On Thursday, April 22, KPD reached out with some clarifying information from the investigation.
Hilo Couple Charged in Theft of Vehicle
Hawai‘i police have arrested and charged a Hilo couple with the theft of an elderly woman’s vehicle.
47 Tons of Marine Debris Removed From Papahānaumokuākea
A team of scientists collected 47.2 tons of marine debris and successfully disentangled a Hawaiian monk seal, three black-footed albatross chicks and one ʻIwa (great frigatebird) after a 24-day expedition to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM).
New COVID Cases Top 100 in Hawai‘i Thursday
To date, a total of 1,105,651 doses of vaccine have been administered statewide.
Kaiser Launches Initiative to Promote Vaccine Equity
Kaiser members and non-members are eligible to sign up for their vaccinations through online portals.
Agritourism Showcased in New Hawaii Farm Trails App
Information on Hawai‘i’s agritourism operations can now be accessed in the palm of your hand.
O´ahu Police Nab Suspect in Brutal Assault of Big Island Kūpuna
The suspect, a previously convicted felon, has been arrested in the past for both domestic abuse and assault.
Police Catch Up To, Arrest Female Suspect in Kona
Big Island authorities have taken a 30-year-old Ocean View woman into custody.
Visitor Accused of Manslaughter Allowed to Return to US Mainland
A Pennsylvania visitor facing a manslaughter charge will return home to the US mainland.
Hawai´i Hotel Performance Sees Meaningful March Uptick
While the overall results were promising, they did vary by county.
Watch: Lehua Island Now Rat Free
Lehua Island has been declared rat-free after a decade-long eradication effort, officials announced Wednesday, April 21.
Daily COVID Rates Hold Steady as Vaccination Count Approaches 1.1 Million
The state’s two-week average is 80 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Big Island Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday
Big Island residents with prescription drugs they’d like to dispose of will have an opportunity to do so this weekend.
More Than 100 Active COVID Cases Monitored as District Testing Continues
Two district tests, open to the public, are scheduled on the Big Island for Wednesday.
Overdue Hiker Found in Kalapana Gardens
An overdue hiker was found confused walking in a lava field in the area of Piilani Road and Kalapana Gardens.
