Two indicted in 2009 murder of Kaycee Smith
A Hilo grand jury last week indicted a 60-year-old Naalehu woman and a 55-year-old Ocean View man for the shooting death of a 21-year-old Puna woman more than 13 years ago.
Mom a suspect in infant’s death: 21-year-old Kalapana woman also is accused of assaulting boyfriend
A woman accused of assaulting her live-in boyfriend allegedly admitted during the attack that earlier in the day she killed the couple’s 5-month-old son, but wouldn’t have done so if the victim had a better job.
Hearing rescheduled for man facing federal fentanyl charges
A federal drug defendant arrested on the Big Island for allegedly possessing a large quantity of fentanyl didn’t appear in court Thursday as scheduled.
Police try to unravel mystery of missing pedestrian, death of driver
Police are trying to piece together the details of a Friday night incident in Hawaiian Beaches in which a pedestrian disappeared after apparently being struck by an SUV whose driver collapsed at the scene and died later that night.
Puna man dead after incident with police: Officers were trying to prevent an apparent suicide attempt
Police say three officers are on administrative leave with pay as the Hawaii Police Department investigates an incident Monday evening that left a 38-year-old Puna man dead.
‘Overwhelming support and love’: Community rallies to help police officer, family after house fire
A 15-year-veteran of the Hawaii Police Department whose home was heavily damaged by fire Friday evening said he and his family are “so grateful” for the “overwhelming support and love from the community.”
Body found ‘burned severely’ inside banyan tree
An autopsy is scheduled for today for a woman whose badly burned body was discovered Monday on Banyan Drive in Hilo.
Aloha, 2022: A look back at the year that was
It’s been said that to live on the Island of Hawaii is to deal with nature on steroids, so it’s no surprise that a volcano is the Tribune-Herald’s top news story of 2022.
Burian named acting chief — for less than three weeks
The Hawaii County Police Commission on Thursday unanimously selected Assistant Police Chief Andrew Burian to be the Big Island’s acting chief of police until Honolulu police Maj. Benjamin Moszkowicz is sworn in Jan. 17 as the department’s chief.
Nice weather forecast for holiday weekend
Most of the Big Island should be looking at perfect or near-perfect weather for fireworks, backyard barbecues and beach outings over the New Year’s holiday weekend.
Keaau man accused of multiple vehicle thefts
A 24-year-old Keaau man faces numerous charges in connection with an alleged monthlong crime spree.
New police chief talks Big Island issues
When Honolulu Police Maj. Benjamin Moszkowicz is sworn in on Jan. 17 as chief of the Hawaii Police Department, he’ll be Big Island’s first top cop who wasn’t born in Hawaii.
Forensics expert helps secure murder indictment in cold case
A 29-year-old Hilo man was indicted Wednesday by a Hilo grand jury for allegedly strangling his 24-year-old girlfriend to death almost 2 1/2 years ago.
Kahele bill seeks to lower blood quantum requirement for DHHL lease successors
U.S. Rep Kai Kahele has introduced a bill to reduce the Native Hawaiian blood quantum required for those wanting to succeed relatives who currently have a lease from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands or are on the application waiting list.
Delay sought in affordable housing trial
A co-defendant in a federal criminal case involving alleged fraudulent use of Hawaii County affordable housing credits is seeking a postponement of the trial.
Green wants $50M for HMC: Hospital expansion among new governor’s top funding requests
Gov. Josh Green is seeking $50 million for the expansion of Hilo Medical Center’s Intensive Care Unit and Medical Surgical Unit.
Kona man to serve 20 years for sex assault of minor
A 45-year-old Kailua-Kona man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor girl.
November rainfall helps some parched areas
November seemed like a rainy month for much of the windward Big Island, but Hilo International Airport was the only official rain gauge in East Hawaii to record an above-average total for the month, according to the National Weather Service.
Moszkowicz selected as Big Island police chief
The Hawaii County Police Commission has selected Honolulu Police Maj. Benjamin Moszkowicz as the new top cop for Hawaii Island.
Ocean View man indicted for fatal traffic crash
A 31-year-old Ocean View man has been indicted for a single-vehicle crash in South Kona almost 19 months ago that killed an 18-year-old Ocean View man.
