Big Island Law Enforcement Cracks Down on DUI with 19 Arrests in a Week Amid Rising Traffic Concerns
Hawaii's Big Island police arrested 19 drivers for DUI from December 16-22, 2024. DUI arrests for the year totaled 942, a slight increase from the previous year, amid a rise in major crashes and traffic fatalities.
Kapa‘a Cyclist in Critical Condition Following Collision on Kūhiō Highway
A cyclist was critically injured after being hit by a car on Kūhiō Highway in Kapa‘a. The 44-year-old man was struck in a crosswalk; speed is not believed to be a factor. Authorities are investigating and seeking witnesses.
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies Following Crosswalk Accident in Honolulu
An 81-year-old man died days after being hit by a car in Honolulu. The incident occurred on December 21, and the man passed away on December 24. Investigations are underway, and speed, drugs, or alcohol did not seem to be factors.
Hawai'i Police Renew Efforts to Locate Escaped Inmates; Public Urged to Report Sightings, Avoid Confrontation
Hawai'i police continue their search for two men, Clyde T. Loa and Kawai J. Pomroy, who escaped from a correctional facility on December 13. The public is warned not to approach them and to contact authorities with information.
Hilo Community Urged to Help Locate Missing Teen Momi Leonard Last Seen on Kinoole Street
Hawai’i Police seek help to find missing teen Momi Leonard, last seen in Hilo on December 23. She's 5-foot-1, of Asian/Filipino descent, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and was wearing a black hoodie and Juicy Couture pajamas.












