Man convicted in 2008 fatal stabbing paroled
KAILUA-KONA — The sister of a woman stabbed to death more than a decade ago says she’s “horrified” by the...
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Corrections officer from Pahala faces drug charge
A 58-year-old state corrections officer facing a felony drug charge made his initial court appearance Tuesday. Ricky R. Espejo of...
Prosecutors want to quiet case involving cop
KAILUA-KONA — Prosecutors are looking to have a felony drug case thrown out at the request of the police chief...
Police Seek Missing California Man
Police Seek Missing California Man Police are looking for 70 year-old, Rex Shimizu, described as 5'7", 150 lbs, black hair,...
Hawaii AG files suit against opioid makers
The Hawaii attorney general filed lawsuits Monday against opioid manufacturers and distributors for alleged violations of state law. The lawsuits...
Settlement in Craft Brew Alliance lawsuit awaits judge’s OK
KAILUA-KONA — A proposed settlement agreement in a lawsuit against Craft Brew Alliance, the owner of Kona Brewing Co., could...
During the week of May 27, 2019, through June 2, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested
During the week of May 27, 2019, through June 2, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested twenty-two (22) motorists for driving...
Hawaii Island Police Department presents badges to 17 new recruits
By HNN Staff HAWAII ISLAND, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) -A new group of men and women in blue are ready to patrol the...
Woman enters not guilty plea in fatal hit-and-run crash
KAILUA-KONA — A 44-year-old South Kona woman has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges filed in connection with a...
Trial set in missing police evidence case
A retired Hawaii Police Department officer accused of illegally taking drug evidence from a police locker and notifying Hilo arcade...
Police have charged a Pahoa man with drug and firearm offenses: Jarret McAtee Sr.
Hawai’i Island Police have charged a 56-year-old Pāhoa man for various drug offenses stemming from a search warrant at a...
Ex-HPD officer to get probation for sexually assaulting girl, 5 By Nelson Daranciang
A former Honolulu police officer will not face any jail or prison term when he is sentenced in August for...
DUI FOR THE WEEK
During the week of May 20, 2019, through May 26, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested twenty-six (26) motorists for driving...
Hawaiʻi Police Department hours and locations for firearm permits and registration on the Big Island
Until further notice, the Puna District will no longer be available for the processing of Firearm permits or registration. The...
Additional lawsuits filed against Lloyd’s of London
A Leilani Estates homeowner whose debts had been discharged in bankruptcy prior to his home being destroyed during last year’s...
More terminally ill are requesting lethal drugs under the new law By Kristen Consillio
Since Jan. 1, when medically assisted death became legal in Hawaii, at least 17 patients have requested lethal drugs to...
Court Case Briefs 5/25/2019
HONOLULU (AP) — A trial is underway for three Honolulu police officers accused of using excessive force on a man...
Bench Warrants 05-24-19 By Mitchell Bonds
As of Friday May 24, 2019 the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:...
Man suing Hilo Medical over missing whale tooth necklace
A 62-year-old Hilo man is suing Hilo Medical Center, claiming a whale tooth necklace passed down in his family for...
No-contest plea in toilet-cam case
LIHUE — A Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club employee, whose cell phone was found recording video inside a hotel...
