Kīlauea has been erupting episodically within the summit caldera since Dec. 23, 2024. Its USGS Volcano Alert level is WATCH.

This Memorial Day, police urge motorists to commit to driving sober. “If you’re impaired, don’t drive. Designate a sober driver, use a ride-sharing service, or stay where you are,” officials stated.

Multiple Hawaiʻi fire department units were dispatched to a structure fire at the Sacred Hearts Public Shelter Housing Units at 3 p.m. Friday. Hawaiʻi Police Department were on the scene upon arrival ...

Hawai‘i Island police safely removed a device resembling an unexploded grenade found in downtown Kona. The grenade was reported in the area of the 75-5700 block of Ali‘i Drive on Wednesday. According ...

The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Kona HI-PAL and Community Policing Section will host the first musical showcase in collaboration with Grammy-nominated local musician LT Smooth, the Hearo Foundation, ...

Motorists are advised to avoid Highway 11 in the Keauhou and Hōlualoa areas as a traffic collision is causing backups. Hawai‘i Island police have established a detour for the next hour where there is ...