Statewide news from the NOW network
This page collects crime and public-safety reporting published by Maui Now, Big Island Now and Kauaʻi Now, including police updates, arrests, court cases and missing-person notices. Coverage is local to those islands unless a story clearly involves statewide agencies or courts. HawaiiNow does not add facts beyond the original reports. For names, charges and official statements, always read the article on the originating site.
Maui · Crime
Alba Lozano Carrion The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Alba Lozano Carrion, 23, of Kīhei. Lozano Carrion was…
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Maui · Crime
Maui Now graphic. A 44-year-old Wailuku man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle crash on Wailea Alanui Drive Sunday night. The incident was reported at around 9:36 p.m. on…
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Big Island · Crime
Hawai‘i Police Department is holding several Coffee With a Cop events in West Hawai‘i during October in order for the public to get to know their district police officers. These…
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Statewide · Crime
Before federal authorities unveiled a corruption investigation into a high-ranking Maui police officer in August, Maui resident Marnie Masuda already had misgivings about police…
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Big Island · Crime
Update at 5:48 p.m. Oct. 10, 2026: Hawai‘i Police Department reports that Palani Road in Kona, near the 36-mile marker between Highway 180 and Hao Kuni Street, is again open to…
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Big Island · Crime
Hawai‘i Island police continue to crackdown on people who choose to drive under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways. Police during the week of Sept. 21-27…
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Big Island · Crime
An elderly Hilo man is in critical condition after he was involved in a 2-vehicle traffic crash the evening of Oct. 9 in Hilo. Police responded shortly after 8:30 p.m. Friday to a…
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Maui · Politics
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier is claiming the reason he was put on paid leave earlier in the week was due to ongoing criminal investigations into Maui County Mayor Richard…
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Big Island · Crime
Updated at 4:41 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Hawai‘i Police Department on Friday afternoon released the footage from the body camera worn by the officer involved in an…
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Maui · Crime
Maui Now photo. Maui County is recruiting volunteers for 77 seats for more than 30 boards and commissions, including the Maui Planning Commission, Police Commission, Fire and…
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Big Island · Crime
Hawai‘i Police Department on Friday afternoon released the footage from the body camera worn by the officer involved in an officer-involved shooting earlier this week in Ocean…
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Big Island · Crime
Update: 10:45 a.m. Oct. 9, 2026: Authorities report that Highway 11 in Kaʻu near Kaawa Flats is now open to all traffic. Original Post: Oct. 9, 7:33 a.m. Highway 11 is closed…
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