Hawaii County Police Department

Police on Hawaiʻi Island said they are aware of the growing community concern about a recent rash of violence allegedly caused by a group of teenagers calling themselves the “Score Gang.” The Conversation's Russell Subiono spoke to a police captain about the incidents.

It’s been more than a year since the County of Hawaiʻi’s police department took over animal control services on the island. Frequent issues have included staffing and worn-down facilities. HPR’s Sabrina Bodon reports on the renewed efforts for a separate animal control agency.

The search continues for a missing Big Island fisherman who went overboard from a boat after hooking a tuna over the weekend.

Former Honolulu Police Department Maj. Ben Moszkowicz was sworn in as the County of Hawaiʻi’s police chief Wednesday in a private ceremony.

Honolulu Police Department Maj. Benjamin Moszkowicz has been selected as chief of Hawaiʻi County's police department. The Hawaiʻi County Police Commission affirmed his selection in a 5-3 vote, with Chair John Bertsch recused. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports.

Earlier this week, Hawaiʻi Island residents got a first glimpse of who could be their island's next police chief, and many are familiar faces. The process started earlier this year when former Chief Paul Ferreira retired. HPR's Sabrina Bodon takes a look at how the four candidates have fared.

Police say a child was found dead of a gunshot wound at the Camp Honokaia Boy Scout Camp on the Big Island on Sunday afternoon. Police and firefighters found the child near the rifle range with what appeared to be a single gunshot wound.

It’s still unclear if Gov. David Ige will sign a bill that would reform bail in Hawaiʻi’s legal system. The bill primarily covers nonviolent misdemeanors and Class C felonies. Activists on both sides of this issue want broader reform but remain far apart on how to get there. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports.

Hawaiʻi Island police and federal authorities are investigating after a man building homemade fireworks died following an explosion at his house. Police say the man was severely injured by an explosion early Saturday at his home in the Puna district.

Police charged a man with murder after finding a “badly burned” body in a car in a remote part of the Big Island over the weekend.