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Hawai’i Island police are investigating a fatal vehicle fire that occurred in the Hawai‘i Ocean View Estate subdivision on Sunday afternoon, April 13, 2025. At 3:26 p.m., police and fire personnel were dispatched to a vehicle on fire on King...

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a male suspect wanted for questioning regarding a robbery that occurred in Hilo at a gas station on Kamehameha Avenue on Saturday, March 29, 2025. A store employee told responding...

Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 23-year-old Kaleo Mello of Nā‘ālehu, who is wanted for two outstanding arrest warrants regarding a burglary and operating a stolen vehicle, both of which took place in 2024. Mello is...

Blessing of the new County of Hawai'i Emergency Call Center Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, Kimo Alameda, Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz, and Deputy Police Chief Reed Mahuna. The County of Hawaiʻi held a blessing and dedication ceremony for the new Emergency...

The Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying witnesses to a major motor vehicle collision that occurred in Hilo at the intersection of Kamehameha Avenue and Manono Street on Thursday morning, April 3, 2025. Responding to a reported...

Hawaiʻi Island police have launched a missing persons investigation and are seeking the public’s help in locating 42-year-old Earl Kekuanaoa Hind, of Kona, a local fisherman last known to have launched his vessel from the South Point area on Monday,...

During the week of March 31, through April 6, 2025, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One of the drivers was under...

More than 315 keiki from around Hawai‘i Island, age four to eight years old, recently came together to compete in the third annual Hawai‘i Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) Coach-Pitch/T-Ball baseball tournament. Hosted by Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD), HI-PAL, and...

For his dedication to going above and beyond the call of duty, and exceptional ability to conduct thorough investigations, Puna Patrol Officer Jason Lin received the Haweo Award during a ceremony held at Hawai‘i County Council chambers in Hilo on...