Police looking for Nanakuli shooting suspect
Honolulu police are looking for a 28-year-old man wanted in connection with a Tuesday night shooting in Nanakuli. Read more
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Investigation of alleged beating by HPD officers is ongoing
An internal investigation is ongoing nearly five months after Honolulu police allegedly hit a man with a car before beating him and his son during a New Year’s Day manhunt and shootouts with an attempted murder suspect. Read more
Man, 23, shot in leg in Nanakuli
At about 8:40 p.m. last night, a 25-year-old man and a 19-year-old man told police their friend got into a fight with another man. Read more
Honolulu police arrest 5 attempting to hike up Haiku Stairs
Honolulu police were ready for potential violators attempting to hike up the closed Haiku Stairs early this morning in Kaneohe. Read more
Hawaii businessman Dennis Mitsunaga to remain in jail during trial
A federal magistrate judge ordered prominent Hawaii businessman and political donor Dennis Mitsunaga to remain jailed for the duration of his public corruption trial because of alleged witness tampering. Read more
Kauai police seek hit-and-run suspect who struck pedestrian
Police said at about 6:30 a.m. last Monday, an unknown vehicle struck the woman as she was walking eastbound on Wailaau Road in Koloa. The driver fled the scene. Read more
Honolulu police: Motorcyclist crashes, leaves injured passenger behind
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call HPD’s Traffic Division at 808-723-3413. Read more
Man arrested for allegedly assaulting girlfriend in Nanakuli
The suspect was located, identified and arrested at 11:57 p.m. for second-degree assault. Read more
Police reopen portion of Ohua Avenue in Waikiki after investigation
Police advised the public to avoid the area for several hours. Read more
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Man, 50, charged after Waianae barricade situation
Howard Abraham was charged with three counts of first-degree attempted murder and one count of causing injury to a law enforcement animal. Read more
Maui man’s death after being Tasered prompts investigation
The Maui Police Department has opened an internal investigation after a Wailuku man died a week after an officer used a Taser to detain him. Read more
Bill to increase penalty for driving without license in Hawaii sent to Green
The state House on Thursday passed a bill that would increase legal penalties for people who repeatedly drive without a license or with a suspended license. Read more
Hawaii Island police investigating attempted murder in Puna
Puna patrol officers responded to an “unknown type disturbance” at a home on 7th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park. Read more
Waianae barricade situation ends with suspect in custody
Deputy sheriffs tried to serve the occupant of the home with an eviction notice Thursday morning. Read more
Safe & Sound Waikiki program sees major reduction in crime
Crime in most categories, including violent ones, has dropped by double digits in Waikiki since Safe & Sound Waikiki started 18 months ago to address community concerns over mounting criminal activity and increased homelessness. Read more
Prosecutors seek extended prison term for fatal hit-and-run in Hilo
Hawaii County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen today said Sienna Tavares-Brown faces multiple charges after allegedly hitting a pedestrian Saturday while driving an SUV on Kawili Street in Hilo, and leaving the scene without rendering aid. Read more
Threatening note shutters 2 Oahu private schools
A note threatening gun violence at Damien Memorial School in Kalihi and Maryknoll School in Makiki prompted lockdowns and cancellation of classes and events Tuesday. Read more
Driver arrested after hit-and-run, death of Hilo man
Hawaii island police said this was the 15th traffic fatality so far this year compared to six at the same time last year. Read more
Findings from Lahaina fire investigations being released
Findings from dueling investigations into how government and firefighters responded to the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire, which killed 101 people and left 8,000 homeless, will be released this week. Read more
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama closed due to graffiti threat
A photo circulating via social media reportedly shows the threat in the form of written graffiti on a wall. Read more
2 sent to the hospital after an apparent shooting in Waipahu
EMS treated both patients with advanced life support and took them to the trauma center for further treatment. Read more
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Police looking for Nanakuli shooting suspect
Investigation of alleged beating by HPD officers is ongoing
Man, 23, shot in leg in Nanakuli
Honolulu police arrest 5 attempting to hike up Haiku Stairs
Hawaii businessman Dennis Mitsunaga to remain in jail during trial
