Makua Amituanai was arrested in Hilo for multiple vehicle break-ins and linked to drug-related crimes, with bail set at $183,000. Police encourage community tips.

A Japanese vertical wind turbine is being tested in Honolulu to evaluate its performance and environmental impact for Hawaii's clean energy transition.

Police are searching for 26-year-old Sun Popovich, last seen in Downtown Hilo, Hawaii, on July 4. The community has been urged to provide any information to assist in the search.

Rep. Jill Tokuda introduced a bill to rename the Captain Cook Post Office after First Lieutenant John Kuulei Kauhaihao, a Vietnam War hero from Hawaiʻi.

A student was suspended for a year for having a toy gun at Stevenson Middle School. His mother is suing, claiming the punishment was harmful and unjust.

Molokai man, Mariano Garces, is convicted of second-degree murder in the 2022 death of his girlfriend, Amie Kaholoa'a, and faces life with the possibility of parole.

A Colorado visitor died after being found unresponsive at Hā‘ena Beach Park. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the hospital. An autopsy is underway and there's no indication of foul play.