A tree fell across multiple lanes of Kalanianaole Highway near Kalani High School Saturday morning, backing up eastbound traffic on the H-1 freeway and in Kahala.
A contraflow lane was set up to ease some of the logjam, and all lanes were reopened just before 5 p.m., the state Department of Transportation said. No vehicles were damaged in the incident.
Furlough inmate is suspect in stabbing
A 48-year-old Hawaii island man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of first-degree assault in connection with a stabbing that occurred while he was on work furlough from the Hale Nani correctional facility.
Hawaii County police opened the case after Hilo Medical Center staff reported they were treating a 50-year-old Hilo man who showed up at its emergency room around 7 p.m. with a stab wound to his torso and upper leg.
Police determined the incident stemmed from an earlier argument between the victim and the suspect at the Mooheau bus terminal.
Witnesses reported that the suspect stabbed the victim, who was wielding a bat during the scuffle. Police report the victim, who knew the suspect, is in good condition after undergoing surgery.
The suspect was treated for abrasions by Hawaii Community Correctional Center staff before he was turned over to police.
Man arrested in Waikiki assault
Honolulu police arrested a 37-year-old man on Friday in connection with an early evening assault in Waikiki.
Police said the suspect is alleged to have used a rock to assault a 24-year-old man, causing a small contusion on his leg. The incident reportedly occurred at 5 p.m at the Hawaiian Ebbtide Condos off Kaiulani Avenue near Kuhio Avenue.
The suspect was later arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault and taken into custody pending investigation.
