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Police make 31 arrests, 17 citations at speeding event in Kapolei

By The suspects were caught driving at triple digit speeds.
Today
Last updated 6:35 p.m.

Honolulu police arrested 31 individuals and made 17 citations at a “night run” in Kapolei that involved racing and speeding last week. Read more

Hawaii island police detective found guilty of perjury

By Star-Advertiser staff
Today
Last updated 5:26 p.m.
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Detective William Brown faces a maximum term of five years in prison when he is sentenced May 23. Read more

Hawaii island police identify victim in fatal single-vehicle crash

By Star-Advertiser staff
Today
Last updated 3:07 p.m.
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This is the ninth traffic fatality of 2025 in Hawaii County, as compared to five this time last year. Read more

Flood advisory expired for Kauai

By Star-Advertiser staff
Today
Last updated 12:34 p.m.

Forecasters said heavy rain has diminished, but additional rainfall is possible throughout the day. Read more

Contract expires for nurses at Queen’s hospital on Big Isle

By Star-Advertiser staff
April 2, 2025
Last updated 6:14 p.m.
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About 98 nurses, represented by the Hawai‘i Nurses’ Association OPEIU Local 50, have been trying to negotiate a new contract since mid-December. Read more

Vehicle collision at Punchbowl sends 2 women to the hospital

By Star-Advertiser staff
April 2, 2025
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At about 12:50 p.m. today, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to the crash at Punchbowl Street and Vineyard Boulevard to treat five patients. Read more

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Kauai police detain 2 minors on suspicion of vehicle theft

By Star-Advertiser staff
April 2, 2025

KPD said that at about 8:30 a.m. last Thursday, officers went to Lihue in response to a report of a stolen vehicle. Read more

Multi-vehicle crash in Nanakuli sends 4 to hospital

By Star-Advertiser staff
April 2, 2025
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Honolulu Emergency Medical Services sent multiple ambulances to the scene at Farrington and Helelua Street at about 8:40 a.m. today. Read more

Corrections

By Star-Advertiser staff
April 2, 2025

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Marsha McFadden, managing editor/news, at 808-529-4759 or email city editors at cityeditors@staradvertiser.com. Read more

Man, 34, arrested after Kaneohe dog attack leads to assault

By Star-Advertiser staff
April 1, 2025
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Police said in a bulletin that at about 5:50 a.m. on Monday, the victim, a 64-year-old man, reported walking his dog at a park when it was attacked by the suspect’s dogs. Read more

Hawaii island police seek help in identifying alleged thief

By Star-Advertiser staff
March 31, 2025
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Hawaii Island police are asking for the public to identify a theft suspected who could be associated with a January theft. Read more

DLNR officers arrest 1, cite 2, after finding undersized opihi

By Star-Advertiser staff
March 31, 2025
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The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said in a news release that a marine patrol unit spotted several people picking opihi along the shoreline and reported it to officers on shore. Read more