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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii Police Department have arrested and charged a Pahoa man following what they said was a vicious dog attack that hospitalized a woman on Saturday. The incident happened at around 4:50 p.m. on the victim’s property on Bamboo Drive in Ainaloa. According to police, the 32-year-old woman and her dog were […]

More than 1,000 floating lanterns in honor of loved ones no longer here filled Reeds Bay Beach Park in Hilo Sunday evening for the 19th Annual Celebration of Life ceremony. Each lantern was uniquely designed and decorated to honor and recognize a loved one who had died, and Amy Lee, advancement manager for Hawai’i Care Choices, a non-profit organization that hosted the event, said the moment offered the East Hawai’i community an opportunity to grieve and heal as one.

Jeranimo Talley, 20, was arrested and charged with domestic related offenses following an incident in Hilo on May 25 in which he allegedly punched and kicked his girlfriend in the head and face. At 11:47 a.m., South Hilo patrol officers responded to an active domestic call at an apartment complex...

Cherish Anela Torres, 20 of Pāhoa, has been arrested and charged with domestic-related offenses following a 3 a.m. verbal argument that turned violent. On May 23, according to police, Torres and the victim were stopped in a vehicle at the intersection of Ohiki Street and Puni Makai Loop in Pāhoa. Torres reportedly pulled the keys out of the ignition, sat on top of the victim’s lap and struck him multiple times with a closed handed fist to the top of his head.

HILO, Hawaiʻi - A potential victim says a suspicious caller identified himself as a State of Hawaiʻi Police Officer with the Financial Crimes Department. (BIVN) – Hawaiʻi police issued a news release on Friday, warning the public of a phone scam that appears to be attempting to trick residents into believing that they are being contacted by a “State of Hawaiʻi Police Officer.”

HILO, Hawaii (KITV4) -- The Department of Land & Natural Resources this week closed their comment period for a proposal to dredge Pohoiki Beach, on Hawaii Island, and restore access to the boat ramp. The Pohoiki boat ramp has remained obstructed for 5 years now since the 2018 Kilauea eruption...

Authorities have located 14-year-old William Creary, in good health today in Pāhoa. Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two other missing teenagers: 15-year-old Uilani Leaverton and 17-year-old Jaysha Weber. Weber was last seen in Mountain View on May 26 at about 6:40...

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced parking lot closures via their Twitter Account on Saturday, May 27.

The 19th Annual Celebration of Life hosted by Hawai`i Care Choices, formerly Hospice of Hilo, will take place at Reed’s Bay Beach Park on Sunday, May 28 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm. This Sunday’s event, which celebrates 40 years of care across East Hawaiʻi, will give families the opportunity to...

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 34-year-old Kelly Gravitt of Pāhoa, who was reported missing. Gravitt was last seen walking in the area of Pāhoa Village Road and Kauhale Street in Pāhoa on May 19 at 7 p.m wearing no shirt and gray shorts.

Hawai‘i Island police arrested and charged two Hilo men with various offenses following a car break-in. After conferring with the County Prosecutor’s Office, detectives charged 31-year-old Stetson Kaholo with:. Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle (UEMV) Second-degree theft. Third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug. Prohibited acts related to...

HILO, Hawaiʻi - Hawaiʻi County Councilmember Ashley Kierkiewicz will succeed previous CEO Paul Horner, who resigned last year. (BIVN) – The Nā Leo ‘O Hawai‘i has named a new president and Chief Executive Officer to lead its Hilo-based public tv station. Ashley Kierkiewicz, a...

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Volcano man finds himself in legal trouble once again as prosecutors have indicted him after a judge dismissed four out of six pending charges, said court officials. 49-year-old James Michael Taylor, also known as Alex Daniel Mejia Taylor, is facing numerous charges after he allegedly tackled...

HILO, Hawaiʻi - A Draft Environmental Assessment was published on Tuesday for the Bayfront Highway and Waianuenue Avenue Intersection Improvements project. (BIVN) – A roundabout is being proposed for Downtown Hilo as part of a Bayfront Highway and Waianuenue Avenue intersection improvement project. A Draft Environmental Assessment was...

Emergency work on the Wailuku Bridge, also known as ‘Singing Bridge’ on Hawaiʻi Belt Road (Route 19) in Hilo has been completed and all bridge restrictions have been lifted. After crews spent the past month doing emergency work to correct bridge element degradation found during repair work,...

The Hawaiʻi Climate Commission, in collaboration with Hawai‘i County, is hosting a Climate Community Fair. The focus is on what is being done to create a resilient and sustainable Hawaiʻi. Diverse organizations and programs will have booths, workshops and games to share. The fair will be held...

HILO, Hawaii (KITV4) -- Big Island resident River Hagg is back on his feet. "When I came home and I was all broken and shattered, you know, it was my Ohana here that picked me up, put me back together," Hagg told KITV4.

Volcano Golf Course, Hawai‘i Island’s first and oldest golf course, has partnered with Volcano Winery to offer “Tee and Taste” – an exclusive package pairing golf play with a tasting of local wines. “We love to explore new partnerships that support Volcano community members and.

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Hawaiʻi Care Choices, formerly Hospice of Hilo, is celebrating 40 Years of compassionate care across East Hawai’i and will be hosting the 19th Annual Celebration of Life at Reed’s Bay Beach Park on Sunday, May 28, 2023 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm. This special event will allow hundreds of families to honor the memory of their loved ones that have passed and recognize countless healthcare workers who have served and continue to serve these families for the past four decades.

MAUNAKEA, Hawaiʻi - A Center for Maunakea Stewardship team successfully outplanted highly endangered silversword at Halepōhaku this month. (BIVN) – Another Mālama Maunakea Volunteer day was held this month – the second of the year – as participants weeded an over grown area on Maunakea at the 9,000 ft elevation and helped to reestablish the highly endangered silversword in the area.