Crime

Driver sentenced to 15 years for fatal crash that killed mother and daughter

April 4, 2026 0

The Ewa Beach man pleaded guilty to the lesser amended charge of first-degree negligent homicide and first-degree negligent injury. https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/04/04/hawaii-news/driver-sentenced-to-15-years-for-fatal-crash-that-killed-mother-and-daughter/

Police Seek Kona Credit Card Theft Suspect

April 2, 2026 0

Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the fraudulent use of a credit card that occurred at multiple businesses in Kailua-Kona between...

(Update) Puna Man Charged Following Bomb Threat Investigation

April 1, 2026 0

(Update) Puna Man Charged Following Bomb Threat Investigation After conferring with Office of the Prosecuting Attorney on Wednesday, April...

Eleven Individuals Arrested During Island-wide Operation

April 1, 2026 0

Eleven Individuals Arrested During Island-wide Operation During the week of Monday, March 23 through Friday, 27, 2026, the Hawai‘i...

Police Arrest Volcano Man in Connection with a Bomb Threat Investigation in Kea‘au

March 31, 2026 0

Hawai‘i Island police have arrested 43-year-old Erick Smith, of Volcano, in connection with a bomb threat incident on Tuesday, March...

Police Investigating Terror Threat at Kealakehe Intermediate School

March 27, 2026 0

Hawai‘i Island police responded to Kealakehe Intermediate School on Friday, March 27, 2026, following a report that a student intended...

Police seek ‘armed and dangerous’ Kona man

March 27, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/27/hawaii-news/police-seek-armed-and-dangerous-kona-man/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Police Seeking Woman for Questioning in Domestic Violence Incident

March 26, 2026 0

Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 32-year-old Antonya Mardonada of Ocean View woman for questioning...

Police Charge Hilo Man with Theft and Other Offenses

March 26, 2026 0

Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 37-year-old Tristan De Witt Kiyan of Hilo for theft and other offenses following...

Police Seeking Armed and Dangerous Man Wanted on Warrant

March 26, 2026 0

The Hawaiʻi Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 46-year-old Joshua Amaral of South Kona, who is wanted...

Mental exam ordered for man who stole mail carrier’s keys

March 26, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/26/hawaii-news/mental-exam-ordered-for-man-who-stole-mail-carriers-keys/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Kurtistown man accused of strangling wife to death

March 26, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/26/hawaii-news/kurtistown-man-accused-of-strangling-wife-to-death/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Feds Trying To Bilk Miske Granddaughter Out Of Inheritance, Lawyer Says Federal prosecutors say Miske killed himself in prison to prevent the government from seizing his $20 million estate. The trust’s lawyer is pushing back on that.

March 25, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/mike-miske-civil-forfeiture-estate-court-20-million/

Two Brothers Charged with Firearm Offenses After Federal Agents Seize Cache of 40+ Firearms, Including Uzi Submachine Gun, Fully-Automatic Pistol, Short-Barreled Rifles, and Silenced AR-15 Style Pistol From Kalihi Residence

March 25, 2026 0

Two Brothers Charged with Firearm Offenses After Federal Agents Seize Cache of 40+ Firearms, Including Uzi Submachine Gun, Fully-Automatic Pistol,...

Police Arrest and Charge Hōlualoa Man on Terroristic Threatening and Firearm Offenses

March 24, 2026 0

Hawai‘i Island Police have arrested and charged 23-year-old Isaiah Duarte of Hōlualoa with terroristic threatening and a firearm offense following...

HPD officer pleads no contest to perjury

March 19, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/19/hawaii-news/hpd-officer-pleads-no-contest-to-perjury/

Hilo man charged with beating, robbing older man during declared emergency

March 17, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/17/hawaii-news/hilo-man-charged-with-beating-robbing-older-man-during-declared-emergency/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Honolulu Man Convicted of Child Exploitation Offenses, Including Production of Child Pornography and Sex Trafficking of Children

March 13, 2026 0

Honolulu Man Convicted of Child Exploitation Offenses, Including Production of Child Pornography and Sex Trafficking of Children U.S. Attorney's Office,...

Police Warn Public About DMV Text Scam

March 12, 2026 0

The Hawai‘i Police Department is warning the public of a text scam after receiving reports of unknown individuals posing as representatives from...

Former Corrections Officer and Mililani Resident Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Child Pornography

March 12, 2026 0

Former Corrections Officer and Mililani Resident Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Child Pornography HONOLULU –...

Crime

Driver sentenced to 15 years for fatal crash that killed mother and daughter

Police Seek Kona Credit Card Theft Suspect

(Update) Puna Man Charged Following Bomb Threat Investigation

Eleven Individuals Arrested During Island-wide Operation

Police Arrest Volcano Man in Connection with a Bomb Threat Investigation in Kea‘au

Police Investigating Terror Threat at Kealakehe Intermediate School

Police seek ‘armed and dangerous’ Kona man

Police Seeking Woman for Questioning in Domestic Violence Incident

Police Charge Hilo Man with Theft and Other Offenses

Police Seeking Armed and Dangerous Man Wanted on Warrant

Mental exam ordered for man who stole mail carrier’s keys

Kurtistown man accused of strangling wife to death

Feds Trying To Bilk Miske Granddaughter Out Of Inheritance, Lawyer Says Federal prosecutors say Miske killed himself in prison to prevent the government from seizing his $20 million estate. The trust’s lawyer is pushing back on that.

Two Brothers Charged with Firearm Offenses After Federal Agents Seize Cache of 40+ Firearms, Including Uzi Submachine Gun, Fully-Automatic Pistol, Short-Barreled Rifles, and Silenced AR-15 Style Pistol From Kalihi Residence

Police Arrest and Charge Hōlualoa Man on Terroristic Threatening and Firearm Offenses

HPD officer pleads no contest to perjury

Hilo man charged with beating, robbing older man during declared emergency

Honolulu Man Convicted of Child Exploitation Offenses, Including Production of Child Pornography and Sex Trafficking of Children

Police Warn Public About DMV Text Scam

Former Corrections Officer and Mililani Resident Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Child Pornography

PROGRESS OF PUʻUHONUA O WAIʻANAE MOVE TO MAUKA FARM VILLAGE

PUBLIC INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HAWAIʻI COLORECTAL CANCER SUMMIT 2026

HOPE Services Hawaiʻi, Ka Hale A Ke Ola and Project Vision Hawai’i’s Medical Respite Care Programs on the Neighbor Islands Earn National Certification

GOVERNOR GREEN ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED IN HONOR OF FALLEN HAWAIʻI SOLDIER

11-Year-Old Boy Dives Into Action to Save Drowning Man After Others Froze

Kirstin Downey: Waimānalo Kauhale Project Catches Many Off Guard The Green administration is moving quickly despite Native Hawaiian concerns that the homeless project will push out Hawaiians who have been waitlisted for decades.

Not Again! Another Sidewalk Collapse Next To Barefoot Beach Cafe The sidewalk along Queen’s Beach continues to collapse into the sand.

‘Keep Hawaiʻi Loud’: Car Stereo Enthusiasts Boo Increased Fines On Maui For some Maui residents, the noise is a source of repeated frustration. Others see the music as part of Hawai‘i’s local culture.

Accused Puna Killer Faces Mental Health Evaluation. Here’s What That Means Jacob Baker’s case has been suspended while examiners determine whether he is fit to stand trial for the murders of three people on the Big Island that sparked a manhunt. The process has proven to be controversial.

Local regatta season concludes with Aunty Maile Moku O Hawaii Championship

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