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Deaths of young dolphin, humpback calf highlight importance of responsible boating in Hawaiʻi waters
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is urging vessel operators to slow down and enjoy marine wildlife from afar.
Hawai‘i Island police ID victim in downtown Hilo death investigation
The cause and manner of Jimmy Kaneala Clifford Carmichael’s death is pending standard toxicology testing.
A spooky discovery in a Big Island cave leads to a documentary 23 years in the making
‘KAPU: Sacred Hawaiian Burials” is a documentary co-produced, directed, edited and created by Keoni Kealoha Alvarez of Puna, who’s road to self-discovery started in an ancient hidden cave.
UPDATE: Hawaiʻi Island police arrest suspect in fatal traffic incident involving 88-year-old in Captain Cook
Police say Theodor Lai, Sr., 88, of Hōnaunau was possibly ran over by an unknown white pick up truck at the 82-6000 block of Māmalahoa Highway on Sunday.
Two killed in fiery South Kohala crash on Big Island
A third victim was transported to a hospital, where he is currently in stable condition.
One person dies in early morning house fire in Hilo
At 3:11 a.m. on Sunday, four fire companies were dispatched to a house fire at 368 West Kawailani St. in Hilo that claimed the life of one person, who has not been identified.
UH researchers: Half of Earth’s coral reefs face death by 2035 in worst-case scenario
By 2055, it is projected almost all of the world’s coral reefs, or 99%, will face unsuitable environmental conditions.
COVID Weekly Update: 109 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,273 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Oct. 5, bringing the statewide total to 357,232. Eight new fatalities were reported.
Police Investigating Traffic-Related Death in Hilo
Big Island police are investigating following an early Wednesday morning, Aug. 24, incident in Hilo that left one man dead.
Police ID Man Killed in Kea‘au Traffic Collision
Police identified the 28-year-old man who died following a two-vehicle collision in the early morning hours of Monday, Dec. 20, in Kea‘au as Patrick G. Enos Jr. of Hilo.
DOH Reports 27th COVID-19 Related Death
The Department of Health reports the state’s 27th COVID-19 related death as well as another day of triple-digit cases.
Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant Dies of COVID-19
A long-time Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant is dead after contracting COVID-19, the company confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
Police Continue Investigation into Body Found at Hilo Homeless Camp
Hawaiʻi Police continued their investigation after a body was discovered on Valentine’s Day at a homeless encampment on the edge of the Wailuku Riverbank in Hilo.
Kona Woman Dies from Fatal Gunshot, Husband Arrested
A fatal shooting Thursday morning has led to the arrested of a Kona man.
Body Found Along Daniel K. Inouye Highway
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a body found in a vehicle along Daniel K. Inouye Highway early Tuesday morning.
Child Struck By Vehicle in Parking Lot Dies
A one-year-old child died Saturday evening after being struck by a vehicle in a housing complex parking lot.
UPDATED: Captain Cook Man Found Murdered
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that the body of a man located Sunday morning in Captain Cook was murdered.
Foul Play Suspected in Captain Cook Death
The body of man found in Captain Cook with suspicious head injuries has led to a Hawai’i Police Department coroner’s inquest investigation.
Man Dies Aboard Hilo-Bound Flight
A man died aboard a United Airlines flight headed to Hilo from Los Angeles, Calif. Wednesday evening.
Police Charge 18-Year-Old With Murder
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged 18-year-old Forrest Keesler with second-degree murder following the death of a 47-year-old man Saturday morning.
