🌱 What police say happened in the deadly HPP shooting Saturday

Good day Hawaiian Paradise Park! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What police say happened in the deadly HPP shooting Saturday

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy with showers, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.
• Wednesday: Tropical rainstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 73.
• Thursday: Tropical rainstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kea'au Man Arrested in Connection with Hawaiian Paradise Park Murder Investigation (kpua.net) — Police have arrested a 49-year-old Keaʻau man on suspicion of second-degree murder after a fatal shooting in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision on September 19. Officers found 41-year-old Jose Adame Romero unresponsive on Makuʻu Drive, and investigators are now seeking additional information from anyone who may have witnessed or knows more about the incident.
   

📸 Around Hawaiian Paradise Park

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Hawaiian Paradise Park

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Thursday September 24
• Hale Kūʻai Lole Makalike (Uniform Store) →
  Hale Liko\/Kaleila Keaʻau - Hale Liko/Kaleila
  3:00 pm

📣 Hawaiian Paradise Park Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 22
• Family Story Time →
  Pahoa Public Library, 15-3070 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pāhoa
  10:30 am
Saturday September 26
• Oktoberfest →
  Veterans of Foreign Wars, 15-775 Maluhia Road, Pāhoa
  5:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Pule Nāwahī (Nāwahī Week)
  Ke Kula 'O Nawahiokalani'opu'u Iki Laboratory PCS Keaau, HI 96749
• Vibrant Hawaii →
  Pahoa Public Library, 15-3070 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pāhoa
  12:00 pm
• Pahoa Book Club →
  Pahoa Public Library, 15-3070 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pāhoa
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• NAMIWalks Big Island →
  Wailoa River State Recreation Area, 799 Piilani St, Hilo
  9:00 am
Monday October 12
• Exploring Knots →
  Pahoa Public Library, 15-3070 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pāhoa
  5:00 pm
Friday November 20
• Fantasy Roleplay Club →
  Pahoa Public Library, 15-3070 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pāhoa
  2:00 pm
Friday December 11
• Led Kaapana →
  Marzo's Country Sports Bar & Grill, 15-2714 Pahoa Village Rd, Pāhoa
  6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

🗞 Nearby News

Pahoa

• Scoreboard – Sept. 20, 2026 (staradvertiser.com)

Hilo

• BIIF football: Warriors, Wildcats shut out opponents (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
• Big Island man faces charges after throwing rocks at house in Hilo : Big Island Now (bigislandnow.com)
• Hilo man charged with firearms offenses, burglary, and TRO violations (kitv.com)

Ok Hawaiian Paradise Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook