Hawaii island police have identified the woman who died as a passenger in car crash last week as Yvonne Mira, 86, of Hilo.

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A fatal traffic collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle occurred on Highway 11 in Keaʻau on the morning of Feb. 2.

On behalf of the department, I want to congratulate the 38 members of the department who stepped up and earned their ...

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano began spewing volcanic activity this week for its 9th time with no injuries or damage reported.

KONA, Hawaii (Island News) – The Hawaii Island Police are on the lookout for an unknown woman connected to a Kona theft investigation. The incident occurred on December 29, 2024, just after 7 p ...

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s help with identifying a woman caught by video surveillance who is suspected ...

An 86-year-old woman has died after a Hilo crash. The driver, 84, was arrested for DUI but later released. Police are now ...

Many people refer to the Big Island in terms of its Leeward (or western Kona side) and its Windward (or eastern Hilo side), but there are other major designations. Areas like Kau, Puna ...

Hawai‘i Police Department Chief Ben Moszkowicz, newly promoted Assistant Chief Sherry Bird, Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda and Hawai‘i County Police Commissioner John Bertsch. (Photo Courtesy: ...

While Oahu (home of Honolulu and Waikiki Beach) gets the most visitors, the Big Island takes the number one spot as the youngest and largest island of all eight. The island of Hawaii (or Hawai’i ...

The best way to get around Hawaii's Big Island is by car. The island is simply too large to affordably and conveniently navigate without one. You can pick up a rental car at either the Kona ...