Islandwide Backpack Drive for Keiki in Need
July 13 @ 8:00 am - July 23 @ 5:00 pm
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is partnering with Hope Services Hawai‘i to host an islandwide backpack drive to ensure children at risk of homelessness have the supplies they need for the upcoming school year.
Community members are invited to drop off new and unfilled backpacks at any Hawai‘i Island police station now through Thursday, July 23, 2026. Backpacks are among the most requested item by families with children.
Since 2008, the Hawaiʻi Police Department has collected thousands of backpacks for Hawaiʻi Island keiki in emergency shelters or who are currently experiencing, at-risk of experiencing, or overcoming homelessness.
Your contribution to help a child in need is greatly appreciated!
Unsolved Homicides
Hawaiʻi Police Department believes every victim deserves justice, and that the deceased victim’s family, friends, and community deserve closure.
Please take a moment to review the Unsolved Homicides summaries and if you have any information pertaining to any of these cases, please submit a tip, email us or call our Unsolved Homicides Division at (808) 961-2380 or Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300. Thank you for your help!
