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Hawaiʻi County Staffer Gets 4 Years In $11M Bribery Scheme Prosecutors say Alan Rudo, a former housing specialist on the Big Island, pocketed “the lion’s share” of proceeds from an affordable housing credit scheme.
Update #5) Jacob Baker Charged for Multiple Offenses, Including Three Murders
Longshot Congressional Candidate Pulled Gun On Maui County Workers Police were not notified until more than an hour after the incident, which took place in a county building.
Puna Murders Raise Questions About Restraining Order Process Attorneys say TROs are granted in a majority of cases. But that wasn’t the case for the man who allegedly killed three men.
Chief credits community for helping to nab triple-homicide suspect
Police investigate Hilo murder they say is unrelated to Puna homicides
(Update #4) Police Arrest Jacob Baker
Update #4: as of 2:45 p.m. 5/28/26
Police Investigating Hilo Murder, Unrelated to Puna Homicides
(Update #3) Police Identify Two Puna Murder Victims, Search for Baker Continues
Puna Killings: Neighbors Asked For Help. It Didn’t Come In Time After three men were found dead on the Big Island, apprehending the 36-year-old suspect became the police department’s No. 1 priority.
Investigating Third Suspicious Death in Puna, Seeking Suspect Jacob Baker
Red Dress Day: Hilo Gathers to Destigmatize Trauma and Support the MMIWGM Movement Organizers highlighted the intergenerational impacts of the...
KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY Current Aviation...
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway that left two men dead on...
Hawai‘i Island residents and visitors are invited to attend 2026 Police Week festivities, including station tours, during the national observance...
The County of Hawai’i announces that additional types of help are available at assistance centers for residents who experienced damage...
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 9:47 AM KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13"...
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Issued: Tuesday,...
6,500 Volunteers Build 10,000 Beds For Children Who Don’t Have One Of Their Own More than 6,500 volunteers came together...
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/student-run-stock-portfolio-could-fund-scholarships/
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/honolulu-police-shoot-teen-in-stolen-vehicle/
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/hawaii-families-need-preschool-who-will-fund-it/
Conference Committee Approves Measure Releasing $55 Million to OHA (HONOLULU)—The Office of Hawaiian Affairs welcomes the recent action by the...
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OBTAINS INDICTMENT AGAINST MAN ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLING FROM HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS HONOLULU – Russell Doane, 59,...
HART TO RECEIVE $89M IN STATE FUNDING FOR Q1 2026 DAGS Audit Division Reviews All Invoices for Accuracy and Compliance...
“I live on the Big Island so we travel to Honolulu, Maui and Kauai frequently for hospital visits and community...
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/05/hawaii-news/general-plan-debate-rages-on-council-committee-narrowly-advances-2045-version/?WHT=c898d53b5c314bd05c5cf49cf27c65d82ea2dbbb
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/05/hawaii-news/ungulates-unchecked-what-to-do-about-west-hawaiis-goat-sheep-problem/?WHT=639a93b4cc6f485dbe84dce3ddd46ee4cc4f43b3
Police Chief Reed Mahuna has announced four promotions within Hawai‘i Police Department, including two officers to the rank of assistant...
BIRTH OF HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL PUP AT KAIMANA BEACH PROMPTS COORDINATED SAFETY RESPONSE HONOLULU – A Hawaiian monk seal...
Employees raised over $330,000 for local charities in 2025 ~ $273,000 raised for Aloha United Way to benefit Oʻahu and...
