Hilo Property Owners Face Fines for Debris
Owners of fire-damaged buildings in Hilo face daily fines if they fail to remove debris.
Live Poll
Should local governments impose daily fines on owners who fail to clear fire-damaged private property?
Hilo Crime News
For readers in Hilo, this page covers criminal activity, law enforcement operations, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows individual incidents and trends affecting the area.
Accidents
Jury Trial to Begin for Fatal Hilo Tree Fall
A wrongful death lawsuit regarding a 2025 tree collapse in Hilo moves to a jury trial in September 2027.
Property Crime
Hilo Man Faces Felony Charges After Vehicle Theft
Arthur Clayton Jr. appeared in Hilo District Court on Wednesday following a high-speed chase and crash.
Violence
Hilo Woman Charged With Attempted Murder
A Pāhoa resident was jailed on a $1.04 million bond following a violent assault on Lauhala Drive.
Law Enforcement
Live Poll
Do you feel that law enforcement in your community is successfully improving local safety?
Aloha Exchange Club Honors Hawaiʻi Police Officers
Three Hilo officers received recognition for their investigative work and community service during the third quarter of 2026.
Crime — General
Hilo Man Charged Following Multiple Criminal Offenses
Lake Charles Lively was arrested in Hilo following a string of investigations involving burglary and stalking.
Coverage takes in police activity, judicial proceedings, public safety initiatives and reports on criminal trends. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Geography and environmental conditions influence how emergency services respond to calls for assistance throughout the area. Evolving protocols regarding enforcement and the administrative handling of cases drive as much reporting as specific incidents do.