#Kurtistown
Puna man faces array of firearms, other charges after domestic incident
Charges against 39-year-old Joshua Allen Sheen of Kurtistown stem from an incident Monday morning, when a 29-year-old woman walked into the Hilo Police Station and reported being involved in an earlier domestic argument in which Sheen allegedly threw a bowl at her, striking her forehead and causing her pain.
Trick-or-treating, monster bashes, more among Big Island Halloween Day events
It’s a full day and night of frightul festivities for the haunting holiday no matter where you are on the island, with plenty of trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating for keiki and monster bashes for adults, too.
With so many events happening, Halloween 2024 on Big Island sure to be a scream
There’s enough celebrations that everyone alive and even the living dead should be able to find something to do. Check out the Halloween event listings for Oct. 30 and 31.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 16-year-old boy
The teen was last seen in Kurtistown on Feb. 16 at midnight.
Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary seeks donations to help upgrade water system
A generous donor has offered to match any size donation up to $5,000 through Feb. 29 so the sanctuary can keep the animals in need it shelters hydrated.
UH Hilo alumnus receives Marshall Scholarship; first for UH Hilo
Kit Neikirk earned degrees in chemistry, biology, and sociology, and two subject certificates in anthropology and mathematics, in spring 2023.
Police seeking missing Kurtistown man Hau‘oli Silva
He was last seen on Sept. 9 in the Kurtistown area wearing a black colored shirt, and white shorts with an American flag design.
Speed limit on Route 11 to increase to 45 mph through Kurtistown on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will increase the speed limit on Volcano Road (Route 11) between North Ala Road and Old Volcano Road through Kurtistown to 45 mph.
Hilo woman charged in connection with convenience store robbery, theft of Toyota Tacoma
Jessica Lancaster, 33, faces several charges in connection with two separate incidents earlier this month at a Kurtistown convenience store and a Hilo business.
Kurtistown Man Wanted in Armed Burglary
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 50-year-old Kurtistown man in connection to an armed burglary.
HCCC Inmate Arrested and Charged with Burglary
The Hawai`i Police Department arrested and charged a 22-year-old man serving a sentence at the Hawai`i Community Correctional Facility in connection with a burglary that occurred last year.
Suspects Sought in Kurtistown Assault and Robbery
Police are investigating an assault and robbery that occurred at the Kurtistown ballpark on the evening of April 22.
New Episode of ‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ Airs Friday
A new episode of “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” will air Friday evening, featuring a wanted 28-year-old Puna man and a 42-year-old Kailua-Kona man.
Power Restoration Continues, 900 Remain Powerless
Hawai’i Electric Light says that 900 customers are still without power across the island as crews work around the clock to restore power.
