‘Dagger-type knife’ allegedly used in Waikiki slaying
Court documents allege an 18-year-old man fatally stabbed a 21-year-old man with a “dagger-type knife” during the early morning hours of Dec. 6. Read more
Rosemarie Bernardo
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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Man, 51, indicted in fatal stabbing of Kaneohe security guard
The deadly stabbing occurred in the parking lot near 24 Hour Fitness at the Windward City Shopping Center on the morning of Dec. 6. Read more
Report: Man assaulted by males in Waikiki died of stab wound
Lionel J. Winebush is being held at the Oahu Community Correctional Center in lieu of $500,000 bail after he was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Tony Taki. Read more
Waikiki hotel standoff ends with gunman shot dead
An hours-long barricade situation involving a 48-year-old armed man who was holed up in a Waikiki hotel room ended early Friday after police officers fatally shot him while he was holding a gun, according to Honolulu Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan. Read more
Man charged in Kaneohe stabbing death of security guard
Prosecutors have charged a 51-year-old man in connection with Tuesday’s stabbing death of a 77-year-old security guard in Kaneohe. Read more
Man, 51, charged with murder in fatal Kaneohe stabbing
William Michael Bell has a criminal history that includes three felony convictions for assault, promoting a dangerous drug and drug paraphernalia. Read more
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Man, 51, arrested in connection with fatal Kaneohe stabbing
Police said a 51-year-old man was arrested in connection with the stabbing this afternoon. Read more
2 Oahu homicide cases under investigation
Honolulu police are investigating two separate homicide cases that occurred in Waikiki and Kaneohe within a few hours of one another Tuesday. Read more
Man charged in Ewa Beach shooting death appears in court
A 34-year-old man charged with murder in connection with Thursday’s shooting death of a 57-year-old man at a townhouse complex parking lot in Ewa Beach made his initial appearance at Honolulu District Court on Monday. Read more
Lava-viewing restrictions to be enforced
A majority of spectators at the new volcano viewing area stay next to their vehicles to view the Mauna Loa lava flow, but some are straying from the traffic hazard mitigation route and trespassing into closed areas, officials say. Read more
Oneula irrigation project prompts criticism
The city plans to reconstruct the irrigation system at Oneula Beach Park in Ewa Beach, but community members say funds should instead go toward a new comfort station. Read more
Black Friday bargains draw crowds on Oahu
Consumers are on a tighter budget this year because of inflation, said Tina Yamaki, president of the Retail Merchants of Hawaii. “People are looking for the best deals.” Read more
Hawaii shoppers line up for Black Friday deals
About 100 people waited for doors to open at Pearlridge Center at 6 a.m. for Black Friday. Read more
Molokai woman found dead sought TRO against her alleged attacker
A 43-year-old woman found lifeless in Mariano Garces’ home in Molokai had filed a petition for a temporary restraining order against him earlier this year, alleging Garces abused her for months, court records show. Read more
Man, 59, charged with murder of Molokai woman appears in court
Garces’ preliminary hearing is scheduled for Monday. The court maintained his bail at $1 million. Read more
Woman in Molokai murder case sought TRO against suspect
Garces, 59, was charged Monday with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Amie Kaholoaa of Kaunakakai. Read more
Leaky hull sinks 76-foot vessel at Ala Wai harbor
A 76-foot boat with a leaky hull sank Friday at the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor despite efforts by the Honolulu Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard to pump water from the vessel. Read more
Maui skydiver who died had more than 1,000 jumps
Members of the skydiving community are saddened over the death of 58-year-old Robert “Rob” M. Nunes, who died in a solo skydiving accident Monday on Maui. Read more
Skydiver, 58, who died on Maui identified as Wailuku man
A police preliminary investigation revealed the 58-year-old man was on a solo skydiving jump when he struck the ground upon landing. Read more
Authorities identify 2 killed in hang glider crash at Kaena Point
The Federal Aviation Administration said a single-engine EDGE XT-912-L crashed “under unknown circumstances” at Kaena Point State Park at about 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Read more
Man, woman indicted for robbery at Kapolei home improvement store
The grand jury indicted Matthew M. Kupa Sr. with first-degree robbery and Puanani L. Hatori with accomplice to robbery in the first degree. Read more
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