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The visitor center will close at 5pm on Sunday, February 17.
12/20/2024

The visitor center will close at 5pm on Sunday, February 17.

Kīlauea Visitor Center (KVC) in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will close on Sunday, February 17, 2025 at 5 p.m. for extensive renovations. During the construction project, the center’s restrooms, sidewalks, water station and half of its parking

Today's event will take place at the West Hawaii Civic Center from 4:30p-8:30p.
12/20/2024

Today's event will take place at the West Hawaii Civic Center from 4:30p-8:30p.

The County of Hawai‘i is inviting the public to attend the “Jingle Bells, Trek the Trails” today at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center from 4:30-8:30 p.m. The free holiday event will feature food and craft vendors, giveaways,

Work is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m
12/19/2024

Work is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m

The Department of Public Works will continue road paving on Makaʻala Street near the intersection with Kanoelehua Avenue today. During the work, the Hilo-bound lane will be closed, and no turns will be allowed onto Makaʻala Street.

Nobriga-Brown's bail was maintained at $41,000.00.
12/18/2024

Nobriga-Brown's bail was maintained at $41,000.00.

36 year-old Keli‘i Nobriga-Brown of Hilo was arrested and charged following an incident in the Hilo Safeway parking lot on Sunday, December 15. According to police, Nobriga-Brown is alleged to have reached for a purse through a

It is undetermined how the fire started.
12/17/2024

It is undetermined how the fire started.

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a Kealakekua structure fire. On Sunday, Kona patrol officers responded to the 79-7300 block of Māmalahoa Highway in Kealakekua for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, they observed flames engulfing

The incident occurred on October 23, 2024.
12/16/2024

The incident occurred on October 23, 2024.

Hawai‘i Island police are requesting public assistance identifying a man who is a person of interest in a Pāhoa theft. On October 23 2024, an unidentified man was observed on video surveillance walking around a Hawaiian Beaches

Despite Prosecutors arguing for a fifteen-year sentence, the Court ordered that Spidell's sentences be served concurrent...
12/13/2024

Despite Prosecutors arguing for a fifteen-year sentence, the Court ordered that Spidell's sentences be served concurrently for a ten-year total.

36 year-old Seth Spidell of Hilo was sentenced to ten years in prison in relation to a narcotics and fi****ms search warrant that was executed upon a Keaukaha residence and property in 2022. Spidell was sentenced for

41-year-old Henry Tangitau was charged with offenses including first-degree terroristic threatening and second-degree un...
12/13/2024

41-year-old Henry Tangitau was charged with offenses including first-degree terroristic threatening and second-degree unlawful imprisonment.

Hawai’i Island police arrested and charged 41-year-old Henry Tangitau, of Pāhoa, with various domestic-related offenses and cruelty to animals, after responding to a reported domestic disturbance in Pāhoa. On Tuesday, Puna patrol officers responded to a domestic

This is the first detection of bird flu on Hawaii Island.
12/11/2024

This is the first detection of bird flu on Hawaii Island.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) State Laboratories Division detected H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in a wastewater sample recently collected at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is the first detection of bird flu on a

Charges against the two men include theft and criminal property damage.
12/10/2024

Charges against the two men include theft and criminal property damage.

Hawaiʻi Island police arrested and charged two wanted fugitives following a months-long manhunt. 40-year-old Malani Donald Tavui, and 31-year-old Alexander Ikieolagarcia Kauwe, both of Puna, were captured and charged with an array of offenses. On December 5,

This year's event will be held at the Denny's restaurant in Kailua-Kona.
12/09/2024

This year's event will be held at the Denny's restaurant in Kailua-Kona.

The Hawai‘i County Police Department and Neighborhood Place of Kona are holding the second annual Cocoa with a Cop event on Thursday, December 14 from 3 to 5pm. The free community event, taking place at Denny’s Restaurant

The case is currently classified as second-degree murder.
12/06/2024

The case is currently classified as second-degree murder.

Hawai’i Island police detectives are renewing their request for information regarding a December 2023 homicide that left 68-year-old Albert Harry Pacheco Sr., of Hilo, dead. On December 3, 2023, South Hilo patrol officers responded to a report

Lowell Pofahl s scheduled to appear for a return on mental health examination reports on February 21, 2025.
12/05/2024

Lowell Pofahl s scheduled to appear for a return on mental health examination reports on February 21, 2025.

Prosecutors have indicted 77 year-old Lowell Pofahl of Puna on charges related to the attempted murder of his 77 year-old wife at their Nanawale Estates subdivision residence on November 22, 2024. Last week Pofahl made his initial

A 70 year-old male bicyclist was injured in the incident.
12/04/2024

A 70 year-old male bicyclist was injured in the incident.

A 70 year-old male bicyclist was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park yesterday. National Park Service law enforcement officers have launched an investigation and urge anyone

During the general game bird hunting season, pig hunting is only allowed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
12/03/2024

During the general game bird hunting season, pig hunting is only allowed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

A feral pig special hunt with dogs is now open in the following zones on Hawai’i Island: The Puʻu Mali Restoration Area portion of Unit A, Mauna Kea Game Management Area and Forest Reserve, excluding the central safety zone

Rebecca Sutliff will appear for a preliminary hearing tomorrow.
12/02/2024

Rebecca Sutliff will appear for a preliminary hearing tomorrow.

36 year-old Rebecca Sutliff of Volcano was arrested and charged in relation to identity theft, forgery, and unauthorized possession of confidential personal information of a person over the age of 60. According to police reports, Sutliff is

The Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit has launched a traffic collision investigation.
12/02/2024

The Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit has launched a traffic collision investigation.

A 19-year-old Pahoa male was critically injured in a two-vehicle collision on Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway near the 82.5-mile marker in North Kona yesterday. An initial police investigation determined that a blue 2005 Dodge Dakota pickup, driven by

The league is anticipated to run Jan. 21 - March 27, 2025.
11/29/2024

The league is anticipated to run Jan. 21 - March 27, 2025.

The Department of Parks & Recreation will host an informational meeting at the Recreation Division Office Conference Room in Hilo on December 10 for coaches and team representatives interested in entering teams into the boys and girls

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