Hawaii police are investigating the traffic death of an unidentified man after a traffic collision in Keaau.
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Man killed in Keaau crash
Hawaii Island police are investigating the traffic death of an unidentified man following a traffic collision early Monday in Keaau.
Coast Guard suspends search continues for missing man
The U.S. Coast Guard said Monday evening it had suspended its search for a 46-year-old man who reportedly fell into the ocean Saturday at Kaiwi Point.
Man gets 10 years for extreme abuse case
A 27-year-old Honokaa man was sentenced to 10 years behind bars Friday for a series of domestic abuse incidents that took place between February and April.
Trying to please everyone: Redistricting Commission continues tinkering with council districts
Residents attending public hearings in Kona and Hilo this past week were pretty clear: They didn’t want the Kailua Village business district to be split between County Council districts, nor Waimea, nor Hawaiian Paradise Park, nor the Keaukaha and Panaewa Hawaiian Home Lands property.
To the rescue: Police officers assist stranded motorist in Kaawalii Gulch
The Hawaii Police Department’s mission statement mentions “preserving the spirit of aloha” and “working cooperatively with the community to … provide a safe environment.”
Search continues for missing man
A second day of searching Sunday turned up no sign of a 47-year-old man who reportedly fell into the ocean Saturday at Kaiwi Point.
Man enters not guilty plea in attempted murder case
A Big Island man pleaded not guilty Friday to attempted murder and four other charges stemming from a domestic violence incident earlier this month in which police allege the man tried to strangle the victim.
Less golf, more timeshares: Leeward Planning Commission advances Waikoloa Resort plans
Fewer holes of golf and more timeshare units could become the name of the game for Waikoloa Resort developers, following approvals Thursday by the Leeward Planning Commission.
Low-income broadband service program to continue
A program providing discounts on broadband internet service for low-income families will continue into 2022.
UH-Hilo holds in-person commencement for 233 students
After nearly two years without a traditional graduation, the University of Hawaii at Hilo celebrated more than 200 graduates at an in-person commencement Saturday morning.
Spreading holiday cheer: West Hawaii kids ‘Shop with a Cop’
Hawaii Police Department officers spread some holiday cheer among West Hawaii keiki Saturday during the annual Shop with a Cop event in Kailua-Kona.
‘Governing Entity’ proposed by Mauna Kea Working Group
University of Hawaii representatives have pushed back against a report recommending that the state create a new organization to manage Maunakea.
Diseased mosquitoes threaten extinction for Hawaiian birds
WAILUKU, Maui — Federal and state officials on Maui want to use bacteria to get rid of nonnative mosquitoes that carry avian malaria to help prevent the extinction of native forest birds found only in Hawaii.
Bail maintained for manslaughter suspect
A 28-year-old man made his initial court appearance Friday on a charge of manslaughter stemming from an assault on Dec. 3 that left a 64-year-old Captain Cook man dead.
State receives $1.28M in federal funding to mitigate wildfire, ungulate threats
Forests in the Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a vicinity are about to receive additional protections from threats like wildfires and hoofed animals thanks to a new award from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funded with support from the U.S. Army and Fish and Wildlife Service.
Honolulu COVID-19 cases up fivefold over past 2 weeks
HONOLULU — The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in Honolulu has surged nearly fivefold in the past two weeks, according to data from the Hawaii state Department of Health.
Ige: ‘An alarming increase’ in cases
The Hawaii National Guard made a quick about-face Friday on plans to draw down a joint task force mobilized for the state’s COVID-19 response.
Regents get Maunakea update
Changes are coming for Maunakea over the next few years.
Kona man facing manslaughter charges
A 28-year-old man will make his initial court appearance today on a charge of manslaughter stemming from an assault that left a 64-year-old Captain Cook man dead.
Man indicted for attempted murder
A Kona grand jury on Monday indicted a Big Island man on attempted murder and four other charges related to a domestic violence incident that took place in early December.