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Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a late-night structure fire that destroyed an apartment complex in Pepe‘ekeō on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. One person has been arrested in connection with the incident. At 10:34 p.m., South Hilo patrol officers and Hawai‘i...

Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with first-degree sexual assault in connection with the reported assault of a female minor in West Hawai‘i. On Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, detectives from the Area...

The Hawai‘i Police Department reminds the public to make safety a priority this Halloween to help ensure a fun and injury-free evening for keiki and adults alike. With increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic expected, officers urge everyone to exercise extra...

During the week of Oct. 20, to Oct. 26, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. None of the drivers was under the...

The Hawai‘i Police Department is urging all motorists to drive responsibly following a recent increase in reports and incidents involving reckless and dangerous driving on our roadways. Officers have observed a rise in behaviors such as excessive speeding, illegal passing,...

Hawai‘i Island police report that the three-week-old female infant involved in the two-vehicle collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 23, 2025, has passed away.  The infant was pronounced deceased at 5:29 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27....

First Place Gold Team ‘Eleu Second Place Gold Team Pilipa’a Na Wahine First Place Silver Team Girlie Girlie Sportsmanship Award Team Big Island Boys Police Officers Abalos and Chaves with volleyball players. Outstanding Player Awards Pohaikealoha Walker of ‘Elehu and...

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a traffic collision in which an on-duty officer was struck by a vehicle while assisting a stranded motorist early Sunday morning, Oct. 26, 2025, near the intersection of Kekuanaoa Street and Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo....

Hawai‘i Island police, in partnership with multiple agencies and community organizations, will host the “Healing Our Highways” Traffic Safety Vigil and Remembrance Event to honor those who have lost their lives in traffic crashes and to promote safe, responsible driving...