Pence to Travel to Hawai‘i for Return of Korean War Remains

VP Mike Pence plans to travel to Hawaiʻi on Aug. 1, 2018 to participate in a ceremony, to receive remains of American service members from the Korean War.

BREAKING IN CUSTODY: Murder Trial Detainee Mistakenly Released

The search continues today for a murder defendant who was mistakenly released from the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center on Tuesday.

53 Hour Gap in Summit Collapse Activity: What Does it Mean?

This marks 53 hours since the last collapse event occurred on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 6:41 a.m. It is the longest gap in intervals in collapse activity since

Ulta Beauty Opens First Hawai‘i Store on Maui

Acclaimed beauty retailer, Ulta Beauty, will open its first store on Maui at the Puʻunēnē Shopping Center in Kahului this week.

Bill Seeks to Improve Nationwide Emergency Alert System

Following the false missile alert in Hawai‘i in January, Reps. Gabbard and Hanabusa introduced legislation to improve the federal Emergency Alert System.

Crews Inspect Puna Coastline for Turtles Threatened by Lava

“It would be very difficult to save turtles anywhere along the coastline at this point. The water is so turbid and murky that it would be hard to even spot them up-close from the shoreline. The time has passed.” –Ikaika Marzo

Kahului Disorderly Conduct: Man Found with Unloaded Air Pistol

Responding officers made contact with a 28-year-old man and found out that the weapon in his possession was an unloaded air pistol.

Homeless Sweep in Kīhei Comes After Multiple Complaints

Maui police responded to the area below Waiakoa Uka Bridge in Kīhei, intending to issue notices to vacate to homeless individuals using the area as an encampment.

BREAKING: Maui Police Respond to Fugitive Barricade Situation in Wailuku

A man, described by Maui police as a wanted fugitive, surrendered to authorities without further incident this afternoon.

VIDEO: First Kalo Harvest in Kahoma Valley in 130 years

After 130 years, kalo is growing again in Lahaina’s Kahoma Valley. Ka Malu O Kahalawai celebrated the landmark harvest on Friday, July 20, 2018.

Elevated Enterococci Levels at Hanaka‘ō‘ō, Maui

The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Maui’s Hanakaʻōʻō Beach.

UPDATE: How Long Will This Eruption Last?

If the ongoing eruption maintains its current style of activity at a high eruption rate, then it may take months to a year or two to wind down.

DLNR Responds to Social Media Postings on Turtles Trapped by Lava

Recent social media posts have shown photos and expressions of concern for sea turtles reportedly trapped or affected by the East Rift Zone Eruption.

Eight More People Cited, Drone Confiscated in Eruption Zone

An additional eight people have been cited for loitering in the East Rift Eruption Zone in the last few weeks, seven of them in the last 24 hours.

Explosive Collapse at Kīlauea Releases Energy Equivalent to 5.5 Quake

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that an explosive collapse event at Kīlauea summit occurred at 6:41 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

Missing Kayaker Found Exhausted, But Safe

A missing kayaker was found exhausted, but safe near LaPerouse Bay in South Maui on Monday evening.

Four More Wanted in Connection with Officer Involved Shooting

Sought at this time are 31-year-old Joey Ikaka Camacho (no known address), 47-year-old Shaun Candaroma of Hilo, 26-year-old Pomaikai Martin of Kings Landing and 27-year-old Latoya Poepoe-Spalding also of Kings Landing.

Funeral Services for Fallen Officer Set for Aug. 4

Funeral Services for fallen officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa will be held at the Hilo Civic Auditorium on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018.

Three Alleged Accomplices Charged in Officer Involved Shooting

Jorge Pagan-Torres,35, and Malia Lajala, 30, both of Hilo, and Krystle Ferreira, 29 of Kamuela, were arrested at the scene for Hindering Prosecution.

Hālau From Maui Win Big at 2018 Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition

Maui’s Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi walked off with 1st place finishes for their Kaikamahine ‘Auana and Keiki Kāne Kahiko performances, as well as taking the Wendell Kalanikapuaenui Silva Overall Perpetual Trophy for their Keiki Kane.
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