Year: 2026

During the week of April 13, through April 19, 2026, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None of the drivers was under…

Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 32-year-old Antonya Mardonada of Ocean View for questioning in connection with a domestic violence incident that occurred in Ocean View on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. At…

The Hawaiʻi Police Department is preparing to conduct a 30-day operational Test and Evaluation (T&E) of a new external ballistic vest uniform for patrol officers. Starting in May 2026, 10 selected officers will begin wearing the new vest as part…

A temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect on a portion of Old Māmalahoa Highway, Onomea Scenic Route, on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., to safely accommodate participants of the “5K & 10K Walk…

The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section, in collaboration with Kai ‘Opua Canoe Club and Kai ‘Ehitu Canoe Club, hosted the 4th Annual Kona HI-PAL Canoe Regatta on April 11, 2026, at Kailua Pier. Approximately 100 keiki participated in…

Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the man who died in the traffic collision involving a motor vehicle and a dirt bike on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Hilo as 36-year-old David Wong of Hilo. At 10:24 p.m., police responded to…

Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a traffic crash involving a Hele-On bus that occurred on Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2026. At 12:42 p.m., officers responded to Kamani Street where a Hele-On bus had struck a utility pole. A preliminary investigation…

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 76-year-old man that occurred Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, in Kailua-Kona. The man has been identified as Daniel Vasquez of Kailua-Kona. At 10:47 a.m., Kona patrol officers responded to a…

Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a fatal traffic collision involving a motor vehicle and a dirt bike that occurred Wednesday evening, April 22, 2026, in Hilo. At 10:24 p.m., police responded to a reported collision at the intersection of West…