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Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding Kona man last seen in September 2023
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s help in finding a Kailua-Kona man who was last seen in September 2023. Marcello Silva Da Costa was reported missing on Wednesday. The 32-year-old is Puerto Rican, 5 feet 7 inches, 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone...
Suspected Arson, Kaua‘i Authorities Investigate Intentional Fires in Waimea, Seek Public's Help
Officials in Kaua‘i are currently investigating a fire that was extinguished in Waimea on Monday evening, which they now suspect was a case of arson. In a collated effort, the Kaua‘i Fire Department alongside the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife managed to control the blaze above Panini Place, which thankfully resulted in no injuries or structural damage. Investigators on the scene, including personnel from the Kaua‘i Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau, DOFAW, and the Kaua‘i Police Department, later uncovered incendiary devices in the vicinity of the Poki‘i ridge fire. Investigators are treating both the Poki‘i ridge and Panini fires as intentional, as reported by County of Kaua‘i government news release.
Hilo Youth Challenge Academy Changes Mission, Becomes Job Challenge Academy
HILO, Hawaiʻi - The Hawaiʻi National Guard announced Monday that the Youth Challenge Academy in Hilo will be changing its name, who can participate, and its mission. (BIVN) – The Hawaiʻi National Guard Youth Challenge Academy in Hilo will be “changing its name, who can participate, and its mission.”
Hawaii airport gets a new lease on life
HONOLULU — A new 50-year lease at Kawaihāpai Airfield (PHDH), formerly known as Dillingham Airfield, assures the continued operation of the airport. The lease went into effect July 6, 2024, according to officials with the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), resolving many of the problems that had put the airfield in danger.
Moped rider, 61, critically injured after being struck by car near Kalihi shopping center
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 61-year-old woman was critically injured after being struck by a car while riding her moped in Kalihi Tuesday evening. The crash happened around 8:25 p.m. on North School Street, near Kamehameha Shopping Center. Police said a 58-year-old driver was traveling westbound on North School Street when...
Hawaii stand-out turned women’s volleyball coach heads to Paris Games
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - While you may not see this Hawaii athlete when Team USA plays in Paris, she’ll definitely be there. Kalani High graduate Tamari Miyashiro is an assistant coach for the U.S. women’s volleyball team. She’s in charge of helping players with their serve-receive and floor defense....
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