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Jacob Daniel Baker was charged with three counts of murder in connection with the killings of three people on Hawaii’s Big Island; authorities say he was arrested in the case, with updates reported by AP through May 31, 2026.
Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, of Pāhoa, Hawaii, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder in the killings of three men found in the Puna district on Hawaii’s Big Island. He also faces multiple counts of theft, burglary, criminal property damage, unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle and unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle. Baker is held without bond and due in court June 1 after an island-wide manhunt ended with his May 28 arrest in Kalapana. The victims—Robert Shine, 69; Chitta Morse, 79; and John Carse, 69—were discovered in separate locations, and authorities say the deaths appear linked to a single suspect, though a motive has not yet been released.
A 36-year-old man, Jacob Daniel Baker, was charged with first- and second-degree murder in the killings of three men in Hawaii’s rural Puna district following a manhunt; he also faces burglary, auto theft and criminal damage charges. Investigators have not disclosed a motive and say there are no known connections among the victims.
Authorities on Hawaii's Big Island arrested 36-year-old Jacob Baker after a massive manhunt for the killings of three elderly men. Baker faces murder, burglary and related charges and is described as armed and dangerous; investigators say he was involved in all three deaths, whose bodies were found over two days in remote areas, with a third victim found about 19 miles away. No motive has been released and residents expressed relief after the arrest.
Authorities say a man wanted in connection with multiple killings on Hawaii’s Big Island was apprehended, ending a manhunt and moving the investigation forward.
Police on Hawaii's Big Island arrested 36-year-old Jacob Daniel Baker without incident after a two-day manhunt tied to the killings of three elderly men; two victims were identified as 69-year-olds Shine and Carse, with autopsies confirming strangulation and blunt-force trauma; the motive is unknown, and restraining-order filings against Baker were reported prior to the killings as federal agencies assisted in the search.
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck the west flank of Mauna Loa on the Big Island around 9:46 p.m. Friday, with a depth of just over 15 miles. Officials say light to moderate damage could occur where shaking was strongest, and landslides forced closures on Highway 11 as crews cleared debris. There was no tsunami threat and no volcanic eruption associated with the quake, though aftershocks may continue in the coming days. More than 2,600 Felt Reports were logged within the first hour, with residents reporting strong shaking across the island; authorities urge residents to inspect their homes and utilities and avoid affected roads until cleared.
The Kona low storm has left the Big Island with ongoing hazards and about 14,500 Hawaiian Electric customers still without power as crews work to restore service; county facilities are set to reopen Monday, but residents should expect continued flood risks, high surf, downed lines, and multiple road closures, water restrictions, and shelter operations during recovery.
Kīlauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted early Monday in a remote area, causing no immediate threat to communities. The eruption, which began through four fissures, has been downgraded from a warning to a watch level. The eruption site is within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which has been closed since 2008 due to safety concerns. Elevated seismic activity and gas emissions were noted, but officials do not expect significant lava production. Some park areas remain closed as a precaution.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, causing items to fall off shelves and a power outage in a nearby town. The earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 6.3, did not cause a tsunami or serious damage. Hawaii experiences earthquakes due to various reasons, including the movement of magma and the weight of the islands bending and stressing the Earth's crust. There were no immediate reports of damage to telescopes or national park facilities, and earthquakes are not uncommon in the region.
A magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck the Big Island of Hawaii, with shaking felt in Honolulu about 200 miles away. The earthquake, centered south of Naalehu, occurred at a depth of 6 miles, with several aftershocks following. No significant damage was immediately reported, and no tsunami warning was expected. Big Island Mayor Mitch Roth, who was in Honolulu at the time, felt the shaking and immediately contacted emergency management officials. Residents and businesses reported feeling the forceful shaking, with some minor items falling but no major damage.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mauna Loa on Hawaii's Big Island, causing items to fall off shelves in nearby towns but not resulting in major damage. No tsunami was expected, and the earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 6.3, was attributed to the weight of the Hawaiian Islands on the Earth’s surface. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory stated that the earthquake didn't affect Mauna Loa or neighboring Kilauea volcano and wouldn't cause significant infrastructure damage. The Big Island, mostly rural, experiences earthquakes on average once every 1.5 years, with this one also being felt in Honolulu.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, causing power outages and minor damage, but no tsunami. The earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 6.3, shook the island and was felt in Honolulu. Mauna Loa, one of the world's largest active volcanoes, last erupted in late 2022. The earthquake didn't affect Mauna Loa or neighboring volcano Kilauea, and there was no apparent damage to roads or visitor centers. Hawaii experiences earthquakes due to various reasons, including magma movement, and the majority of earthquakes occur on and around the Big Island.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck just south of Hawaii's Big Island, initially reported as magnitude 6.3 before being downgraded, with no tsunami expected. Some shaking was felt in Honolulu, about 200 miles away, and the Hawaii emergency management agency confirmed no tsunami threat. The Big Island mayor, Mitch Roth, felt the earthquake in Honolulu and anticipated reports of damage, while Julia Neal and Derek Nelson described the forceful shaking experienced in different areas.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Pahala on Hawaii's Big Island, causing strong shaking in many areas. No tsunami is expected, and while no injuries have been reported in Naalehu, some businesses have lost electricity.