Police probe possible missing diver off Keaau
Hawaii Island police are investigating a possible missing diver last seen in waters near the cliffs at the end of Beach Road in Hawaiian Paradise Park in Kea‘au.
Officer receives award for saving woman’s life
Just three months after graduating to solo assignment in the Ka‘u district, Hawaii Police Department Officer Xylon Takata saved the life of an Ocean View woman.
Police investigate ‘drive-by’ paintball assaults in Kona
A man is facing assault charges after reportedly shooting paintballs at random people on Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona early Sept. 22.
Accused Pahoa killer to receive mental exam
A judge on Thursday ordered a mental examination for an accused killer.
Public school enrollment down
Public school enrollment on Hawaii Island declined for a third straight year, according to data recently released by the Department of Education.
Police investigate Kailua-Kona stabbing incident
Hawaii Island police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred Sept. 10 at Hale Halawai Park in Kailua-Kona.
Skeletal remains identified as those of missing Kona man
Hawaii Island police have identified the skeletal remains found on Sept. 2 on an undeveloped lot off of Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona, as 80-year-old Ronald Brown, of Kailua-Kona.
Police investigate theft of road signs
Hawaii Island police are investigating the theft of numerous road signs in the Kaʻu District.
Police seek whereabouts of man, 47
Hawaii Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 47-year-old Derek Lee Kalani Aiona, who was reported missing in August 2020. He is believed to reside in the Puna district; however, he has no known permanent address.
Wanted: A bunch of mahimahi stomachs
To fishermen in Hawaii, Pacific mahimahi stomachs hold no particular value and are discarded. But to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists researching mahimahi diet, each stomach tells a unique story and provides an opportunity to help the fish and its environment.
Police charge Hawaiian Beaches murder suspect
Hawaii Island police have charged a 36-year-old man with murder and other offenses following a violent incident Thursday morning in Puna.
Man, 52, wanted for kidnapping arrested by police
Update: Hawaii Island police have located 52-year-old Duncan Kealoha Mahi. He was arrested shortly before 4 p.m. in East Hawaii, according to police.
Kamuela Philharmonic performs Sept. 25 at Kahilu Theatre
The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra will perform live at Kahilu Theatre for the first time in nearly two years on Sept. 25 with “A Dynamic Return.”
Police arrest 12 for suspected drunken driving
Hawaii Police Department officers arrested 12 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Sept. 5 and Sunday. Two of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash and two were younger than age 21.
Hawaii businesses named finalists for BBB Torch Awards for Ethics
Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific (BBBGW+P), which serves more than 200 million consumers in its eight-state service area, on Wednesday released its 2022 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics finalists, highlighting businesses recognized as trustworthy community role models.
DOH reports three additional monkeypox cases
The state Department of Health reported three additional monkeypox cases in the state — all on Oahu.
26 nabbed for suspected DUI
Hawaii Police Department officers arrested 26 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Aug. 29 and Sunday. Six of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash and four were younger than age 21.
Police investigating crash that closed Waikoloa Road
The Hawaii Police Department is investigating a traffic crash that resulted in the closure of Waikoloa Road in South Kohala on Tuesday.
Mokuaikaua Church receives grant for preservation, protection
Mokuaikaua Church, the first Christian church in Hawaii, on Tuesday received the first half of a $50,000 grant award from First Hawaiian Bank National Fund.
Cop on Top nets $44,000 for Special Olympics
Over $40,000 was raised during this year’s Cop on Top fundraiser to support Special Olympics West Hawaii and East Hawaii.
