Teen accused of robbing senior at Walmart McDonald’s
An 18-year-old Keaau man is accused of forcibly stealing a 62-year-old Hilo man’s wallet and using his credit card for several purchases that same day.
Puna man accused of living it up with stolen debit card
A 50-year-old Pahoa man faces 37 criminal charges — 26 of them felonies — after allegedly embarking on a two-day spending spree with a stolen debit card.
Dora passes, but impactful weather still a possibility
As Hurricane Dora passes south of the Big Island today, there will be what National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Kodama described as “peripheral effects.”
Hilo man busted after 2.5 pounds of meth allegedly found in car
A 58-year-old Hilo man facing four felony drug charges allegedly told police he has been making a living by selling drugs his entire life.
Family is desperately seeking Twinkle: 4-year-old daughter ‘illegally taken out of the state’
Four-year-old Abraxas Benitez is known by her middle name, Twinkle. The child has eyes that do just that — and a smile that lights up a room.
Pahoa man accused of killing horse asks for trial
A 24-year-old Pahoa man accused of fatally shooting a Honomu couple’s pet horse in September has asked for a jury trial in the case.
State high court asked to intervene in lawsuits over alleged price-fixing
Attorneys representing two sets of clients who lost their Puna homes to lava during the 2018 Kilauea volcano eruption have asked the Hawaii Supreme Court to order a Hilo judge to reverse his dismissal of Lloyd’s of London from their civil lawsuits.
DHHL awards 15 subsistence-ag lots in Panaewa
Fifteen Department of Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries became the first to be awarded subsistence-agricultural lots Saturday at the Keaukaha Elementary School gymnasium.
Hearing set for man who allegedly assaulted cop in Keaukaha
A 39-year-old Hilo man accused of assaulting a police officer Saturday night at a Keaukaha beach had a nearly full bottle of tequila, three empty liquor bottles and a set of brass knuckles in his truck, according to court documents filed by police.
Former governor offers rare opinions in online interview
As governor, David Ige seldom publicly expressed his opinions.
Police: Ocean View man killed by dogs in ‘horrific attack’
Police say an elderly man was mauled to death by dogs this morning in Ocean View.
Construction on Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural and Educational Center delayed
Ground was broken last November for the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural and Educational Center.
Two indicted in unrelated cases
A Hilo grand jury returned indictments Wednesday in a pair of unrelated cases.
HPP couple faces federal fentanyl charges
A Keaau couple facing federal drug charges have allegedly admitted to authorities that they distribute fentanyl.
Hilo man accused of attempted murder in brutal Bayfront beating
Police say a 32-year-old Hilo man charged with attempted second-degree murder admitted to beating a 41-year-old Hilo man to within an inch of his life on the Hilo Bayfront late Friday night.
Mother accused of choking child, attacking elderly Good Samaritan
A 38-year-old Hilo woman is accused of choking her 4-year-old daughter and assaulting an elderly woman who attempted to intervene.
Ocean View man faces attempted murder charge
A 32-year-old Ocean View man has been charged with second-degree attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a 39-year-old man on July 18 who had hired the accused assailant as a construction day laborer.
HPP couple faces fed fentanyl charges
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story had an incorrect day for the hearing on the motion to hold Carreira and Schwery without bail. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error.
Man free on bail in manslaughter case arrested for unrelated DUI
A 20-year-old Kailua-Kona man who already faces a manslaughter charge for a fatal collision in 2022 was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Police: Road rage leads to robbery, assault in Hilo
In an incident of apparent road rage, a 40-year-old Hilo man allegedly entered an elderly couple’s pickup truck, assaulted them and stole their truck keys, according to court documents filed by police.
