Puna

A man from Puna was arrested and charged in connection with an alleged attempted car theft. The incident took place in Pahoa during the emergency period following Hurricane Lala.

A man from Puna has been indicted on multiple murder and property crime charges in connection with the deaths of three elderly men earlier this year. Prosecutors are seeking no bail for the defendant.

In Puna, the fastest growing part of Hawai‘i, a post office box shortage has created challenges for residents accessing mail, voting, online shopping, and sending packages. The shortage delays access to important paperwork and essential services in this rapidly expanding region.

Eileen Ohara highlights the need for special considerations in managing STVRs in Puna. She notes that the absence of visitors is causing struggles for local businesses and restaurants.

Jacob Baker's case has been suspended for a mental health evaluation to determine his fitness to stand trial for three murders that triggered a manhunt on the Big Island. The evaluation process has sparked controversy.

The Waimea murder investigation into the death of a 40-year-old Puna woman has been forwarded to the Hawaii County Prosecuting Attorney for charging consideration. The case involves a murder investigation in Waimea related to a Puna resident's death.

Candidates from South Kona, Kaʻū, and Puna on Hawaiʻi Island discuss their priorities for addressing water, agriculture, waste, and other environmental challenges in their districts. They emphasize the need for greater local authority and resources to manage these issues effectively.

Guy Enriques, a candidate in Hawaiʻi Council Member District 6, emphasizes the need for the county to develop a secondary permanent route in and out of Puna.

A man accused of killing three elderly men in the Puna area of Hawaii has been charged with murder and property crime offenses. The incident occurred in a rural Hawaii community.

Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, was charged with first- and second-degree murder in the killings of three people in Hawaii’s Big Island community of Puna. The victims—Robert Shine, Chitta Morse, and John Carse—were found in separate locations over two days, and Baker faces additional charges including burglary and auto theft.

Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, was charged with murder in the killings of three people in Hawaii's Big Island Puna community. Authorities found the victims—Robert Shine, Chitta Morse, and John Carse—in separate locations, with Baker facing additional charges including burglary and criminal damage to property. Police reported no clear motive and noted Baker had prior legal issues.