Year: 2026

Hawai‘i Island police initiated an attempted murder investigation following a shooting in Mountain View early Tuesday morning, August 4, 2026, that left a 53-year-old Hilo man critically injured. At 1:37 a.m., Puna patrol officers responded to a report of a…

The Hawaiʻi Police Department continues to conduct high visibility traffic enforcement operations along the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (DKI Highway) corridor as part of ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety and reduce dangerous driving behaviors. Between July 31 and August…

Correction:This article has been updated to reflect the accurate number of traffic fatalities this year, which is 20, compared to 14 last year. The Hawaiʻi Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle traffic collision in Kaʻū that claimed the life of…

As a new school year begins, the Hawai‘i Police Department reminds all students, parents, motorists, and pedestrians that safety is a shared responsibility. With increased traffic around schools during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal, everyone is encouraged to slow down,…

A 64-year-old Hilo man is in critical condition following a two-vehicle collision Thursday evening, July 30, 2026, on Highway 11, between the Macadamia Nut Road and Kipimana Street intersections in Kea‘au. Puna Patrol officers responded to a report of a…

Hawai‘i Island police report that 15-year-old Tristahlynn Napoleon, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Mountain View on Tuesday, July 28, in good health.

For his exceptional investigative work and dedication during a complex and time-sensitive child exploitation investigation, Hawaiʻi Police Department Detective John Kari of the Area II Juvenile Aid Section was honored with the Hāweo Award during a ceremony held at Hawai‘i…

Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged 44-year-old Matthew Larrua of Kailua-Kona following an assault and resisting arrest incident in Kailua-Kona. At 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Kona patrol officers responded to a report of a disorderly man…

Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged two Mountain View men with multiple drug and firearm offenses following a joint narcotics investigation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, detectives with the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Vice Division…