Hawaii County police today identified a pedestrian killed in a Hilo traffic collision on Thursday as 71-year-old Pamela Lovett of Pahoa. Hawaii island police responded to a traffic collision at 7:15 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Kanoelehua Avenue and East Kahaopea…
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island Police have arrested over 600 drivers in 2026 for driving under the influence on an intoxicant. During the week of Oct. 5, through Oct. 11, 2026, Hawaii Island police arrested 22 drivers for being under the influence of an intoxicant. Eight of…
HAWAII COUNTY, Hawaii (Island News) – Fire Chief Kazuo Todd passed away Sunday morning from natural causes, confirmed Mayor Kimo Alameda in a statement. “It is with deep sadness that the County of Hawaii announces the passing of Fire Chief Kazuo…
HAWAII COUNTY, Hawaii (Island News) – On Thursday, Daniel Volpe was chosen to serve as the incoming Fire Chief for the Hawaii Fire Department. Volpe was previously Deputy Chief and became Temporary Fire Chief following the passing of Fire Chief Kazuo…
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A 47-year-old man has been indicted for second-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing near Honolulu's Ward area. The case centers on the death of 42-year-old Kiril Stoimenov, who was stabbed on Young Street on Friday, Oct. 16. Man…
Members of the public can submit feedback on the department’s strategic plan through Oct. 29. New Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar has big plans: installing new technology, increasing public communication, boosting hiring and retention, and supporting employee mental health, to name…
Facing a projected $34 million budget shortfall and hundreds of officer vacancies, the Honolulu Police Department is reassigning 100 officers from specialized units to patrol in an effort to reduce overtime costs and bolster street staffing. New Honolulu Police Chief Targets Pay,…
A 44-year-old Honolulu man has been indicted on federal charges that he trafficked methamphetamine while armed with a firearm outfitted with an extended magazine and a drum magazine, according to FBI Honolulu. Shalom Tuimalealiifano faces charges including possessing methamphetamine with…
Coverage of Hawaiʻi’s 2026 elections Honolulu police signed a national pledge to increase the percentage of women in their ranks to 30% by 2030. Few departments have neared the mark. Police departments in Hawaiʻi have been increasing the number of women in their…
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