Media Releases

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...

Hawai’i Island detectives have located and identified the second individual who was initially unaccounted after following the fire at a Hilo hotel on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. It was determined that he was not present during the fire and returned...

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway that left one woman dead and five others seriously injured, including a three-week-old infant, on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 23, 2025. At approximately 4:34 p.m., South Hilo...