Former Hawaii hoops star Alika Smith to appear in court for change of plea
Smith pleaded not guilty on Sept. 11 to charges of second-degree theft and negotiating a worthless instrument. Read more
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Hawaii island bike-share ridership climbs more than 10%
Cyclists took 12,463 rides on rented bikes from HIBIKE kiosks across Hawaii island in 2024, up over 10% from 11,305 rides in 2023. Read more
Kilauea Volcano sends lava fountains 330 feet during ‘episode 19’
“Episode 19” began at 9:28 p.m. Thursday and ended at 5:20 a.m. today, with lava fountains from the north vent reaching estimated heights of 330 feet and producing nearly 4 million cubic yards of molten rock. Read more
Hawaii island woman to stand trial in seat belt strangulation of boyfriend
Patricia Ann McConnell is charged with second-degree murder in the late-night strangulation death of Patrick Dalrymple-Collins, 45, on April 24 at the Lehua Road property in Nanawale Estates where the couple lived. Read more
Oregon visitor, 62, dies after falling ill while snorkeling off Kona
Officials said the woman, identified as Lori Trende-Landgraver, went into the water after a safety briefing for the snorkel trip. Read more
Volcano man indicted third time in alleged sex assault
The current indictment charges James Michael Taylor with attempted first-degree sex assault, two counts of first-degree sex assault, third-degree sex assault, kidnapping and third-degree assault, the same charges as in the previous two indictments. Read more
U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for Hawaii island kayaker
The USCG and partners had been searching for 42-year-old Jared Willeford since Sunday. Read more
Kailua-Kona’s Alii Drive to become 1-way in 90-day trial
The town’s main street will remain southbound-only, with free parking while the county assesses any changes in traffic congestion or the need to synchronize any of the stoplights. Read more
Coast Guard continues search for missing Hawaii island kayaker
Willeford was last seen launching a yellow kayak from the Keauhou boat ramp at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, and paddling offshore. Read more
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$1.51M bail set for Pahoa woman in fatal domestic dispute
Patricia Ann McConnell, 42, of Pahoa, is charged with second-degree murder of Patrick Gideon John-Bruce Dalrymple-Collins, 45. Read more
HFD put out 20-acre brushfire in Fern Acres on Sunday
Firefighters received a call at about 12:21 p.m. for the brushfire between Plumeria and Lehua streets, with the first unit arriving on scene at 12:46 p.m. Read more
Pahoa man allegedly holds ex-girlfriend hostage for 10 days
Solomon Lord was charged with multiple firearm offenses, second-degree unlawful imprisonment and domestic abuse. Read more
Oahu halau takes top honors in Merrie Monarch competition
See the full list of winners and runners-up from the festival at Hilo’s Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium: Read more
Pahoa woman charged with murder following domestic dispute
The victim has been identified as Patrick Gideon John-Bruce Dalrymple-Collins of Pahoa. Read more
Hawaii island police arrest woman after domestic dispute turns deadly
The suspect allegedly told police that she and the man had been involved in a domestic dispute in which he had tried to kill her, and that she strangled him to death. Read more
Kauai nurse Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao wins Miss Aloha Hula
Thirteen young women vied for the honor on the first night of the Merrie Monarch Festival’s hula competition at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo. Read more
West Hawaii mourns community volunteer killed in bicycle crash
Franz Weber, president of the Hawaii Cycling League and a prolific West Hawaii community volunteer, died April 17 at The Queen’s Medical Center, eight days after crashing his bicycle on Queen Kaahumanu Highway in North Kona. Read more
Kilauea’s ‘episode 18’ pauses after over 10 hours of lava fountains
The Kilauea volcano alert level remains at watch, while the aviation color code remains at orange. Read more
Big Isle police recovered 636 grams of fentanyl in March
The monthly total of recovered fentanyl is higher than 2024’s total. Read more
Kilauea Volcano’s ‘episode 18’ resumes with lava flowing
The lava flow resumed about one-half mile across the crater floor. Read more
Hawaii police identify bicyclist, 71, killed after crashing into bus
This was Hawaii island’s 11th traffic fatality this year compared with 15 at this time last year. Read more
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