Man charged after dog attack on Big Isle injures 2
A 32-year-old woman suffered fractures and multiple puncture wounds to both arms Saturday when a dog attacked her in Pahoa, the Hawaii Police Department said. Read more
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Rosemarie Bernardo served as a reporter/writer at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. She worked as a journalist at the Star-Advertiser and Honolulu Star-Bulletin for more than 20 years covering a wide range of topics including breaking news, features and human interest stories.
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Bernardo was part of a team that covered historic events that included President Barack Obama's inauguration in Washington, D.C. in 2009 and the Kilauea volcano eruption on Hawaii island in 2018.
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Hokule‘a launches its Alaska heritage sail
Donned in beanies and insulated jackets, crew members aboard the traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule‘a have departed Juneau, Alaska, to begin its first leg of their Alaska Heritage Sail. Read more
Ex-Council member Anderson charged in abuse case
Former Honolulu City Council member Ikaika Anderson has been charged in connection with an alleged domestic abuse case involving his 34-year-old girlfriend in Windward Oahu. Read more
Aiea’s popular Samurai Snacks closes
A popular snack shop in Aiea shut down Monday after 20 years of serving the community with yummy treats. Read more
Samurai Snacks Aiea closes doors after 20 years
Samurai Snacks Aiea planned to shutter on May 24, but customers bought out the store’s inventory today. Read more
Moiliili pellet gun attack being investigated by HPD
Honolulu police have opened a second-degree assault investigation after someone allegedly shot a 75-year-old man with a pellet gun Thursday in an unprovoked attack in Moiliili. Read more
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Big Isle fire dispatchers move due to low staffing
A staffing shortage of fire and Emergency Medical Services dispatchers at the Hawaii County Fire Department has prompted its dispatch center to relocate to the Hawaii Police Department’s dispatch center in Hilo. Read more
Fatal motorcycle crashes on the upswing on Oahu
Fatal motorcycle crashes have been increasing on Oahu with three on the island’s roadways just this week. Read more
Man indicted in Mililani chemical attack
An Oahu grand jury returned an indictment against a 21-year-old man who is accused of throwing acid on his ex-girlfriend in Mililani, resulting in severe chemical burns to her face and body. Read more
Man, 21, indicted in Mililani acid attack
The alleged attack occurred on the night of April 7 in the parking lot of 24 Hour Fitness at Kipapa Drive in Mililani. Read more
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Police say cellphone data places suspect in area of Mililani chemical attack
A 21-year-old man accused of throwing an acidic liquid on his ex-girlfriend in Mililani told police he was hiking with a friend near Hanauma Bay on the night of the April 7 attack. Read more
Man, 21, charged in Mililani acid attack held on $2M bail
Paul M. Cameron, 21, is charged with second-degree attempted murder, carrying a firearm in the commission of a separate felony, and another weapons count. Read more
Man, 23, indicted in Maili shooting
The charges against Borge are in connection with the death of 34-year-old Gary Rabellizsa-Manner and three other men wounded in the shooting. Read more
Maili mass shooting suspect appears in court
A 23-year-old man charged in connection with a mass shooting in Maili where two people were killed and three others were wounded made his initial appearance at Honolulu District Court on Thursday. Read more
Suspect in Maili mass shooting appears in court
His aggregate bail is set at $2 million. Read more
Strong storm leaves damage on Oahu in its wake
A powerful storm that battered Oahu on Wednesday left thousands in the dark and a wake of toppled trees, downed power lines and blown roofs. Read more
Arson suspected in Disney film trailer blaze
Honolulu police have opened a first-degree arson investigation in connection with a trailer fire Sunday at the base camp for a Disney film production on Oahu’s North Shore. Read more
Demolition planned for former Coco Palms Resort on Kauai
Contractors hired by the developers recently installed a dust barrier and cleared dead trees, overgrown brush and palm fronds from the property to prepare for demolition. Read more
Shark attack victim still in hospital
A 58-year-old man bitten on the right leg by an 8-foot tiger shark while surfing Sunday in waters off Kewalo Basin remains hospitalized with severe injuries. Read more
Shark warning signs removed from Kewalo Basin
Ocean Safety personnel on jet skis will continue to warn surfers of the situation for the rest of the day, said spokeswoman Shayne Enright of the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services. Read more
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