Man, 33, charged in alleged armed robbery at Kapolei store
Matthew M. Kupa Sr. was charged with first-degree robbery for allegedly brandishing a firearm at an employee after taking merchandise from a home improvement store in Kapolei. 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, 81, arrested in slaying of wife at Ala Moana apartment
Officers responded Thursday to a 911 call at about 11:45 p.m. from a man at 929 Sheridan St. who reported that someone was killed. Read more
Grand jury indicts suspect in Big Island kidnapping
A Hawaii island grand jury returned an indictment against 52-year-old Duncan Kealoha Mahi on Wednesday, charging him in connection with the abduction of a 15-year-old girl in Waikoloa last week. Read more
Court records detail teen’s kidnapping ordeal on Big Island
A 52-year-old man accused of abducting a 15-year-old girl from a beach in Waikoloa allegedly forced her to smoke crystal methamphetamine, sexually assaulted her and shackled her inside a bus on his property, according to court documents that detail the teen’s terrifying experience. Read more
Police search for man, 61, suspected in Ewa Beach shooting
Police said a 43-year-old man was sitting in his vehicle at Oneula Beach Park, also known as Hau Bush, when he got into an argument with the suspect at about 3 p.m. Read more
Honolulu Police Department academy grads poised to partner with veteran officers
Police recruit Branin Moore of Kapolei wanted to become a Honolulu police officer to make a difference in the community. Read more
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Arson suspected in 3 car fires in Manoa, Makiki
Manoa resident John Robinson and his family were sleeping in their home when a loud sound woke them up early Tuesday. Read more
Waikiki Roughwater Swim victim trained extensively for event
A 54-year-old avid swimmer from California who participated in Monday’s Waikiki Roughwater Swim has died after he got into trouble during the race. Read more
Waikiki Roughwater Swim returns after hiatus
More than 700 swimmers participated in the 2.4-mile race, which started at Sans Souci Beach at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki and ended at Duke Kahanamoku Beach near the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort. Read more
Pandemic inspires Hawaii entrepreneurs to take leap of faith
What started as a side hustle of making ice cream when the economy faltered during the COVID- 19 pandemic has turned into a full-time gig for Zachary Villanueva. Read more
Donations pour in for injured paramedic’s medical expenses
A 36-year-old paramedic remains hospitalized at Straub Medical Center after he sustained critical injuries in Wednesday’s ambulance fire in Kailua. Read more
Virginia couple who died in Kahuku car crash had positive impact in their community
A Virginia couple visiting Hawaii for the first time were killed in Monday’s head-on car collision in Kahuku. Read more
Man, 58, charged with murder in shooting of woman at Chinatown bus stop appears in court
Tony Johnson appeared before Judge Kristine Yoo via video conference from the courthouse cellblock on charges of one count of second-degree murder in the death of Alize Agresor-Ayala. Read more
VIDEO: Hawaii County police release body-worn camera footage from Hilo shooting of knife-wielding suspect
WARNING: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. The Hawaii Police Department has released footage from an officer’s body-worn camera where officers can be heard ordering a 41-year-old man to drop his knife. Read more
Man out on bail charged in 2 Oahu robbery cases
A 26-year-old man out on bail while awaiting trial for two separate felony robbery and burglary cases has been charged after he allegedly robbed a massage and spa business and an illegal game room at gunpoint in two days. Read more
Incumbent Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami to face Michael Roven Poai in general election
Incumbent Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami received a majority of the votes in the primary election for the mayoral race and will advance to the Nov. 8 general election with first-time candidate Michael Roven Poai, a Kauai County parks and recreation employee. Read more
Incumbent Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami easily advances to the Nov. 8 election
“Our administration, we got a great team. I let them do their work. I support them and they go out there and deliver,” Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami said following the first printout results. Read more
Traffic fatalities rise in Hawaii, Kauai counties
Preliminary data from the state Department of Transportation shows a significant increase in traffic-related fatalities in Hawaii and Kauai counties from January through most of July compared with the same time in 2021. Read more
Kaneohe Marine is charged with ex-wife’s murder in stabbing along H-3
An Oahu grand jury returned an indictment Wednesday against U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryant Tejeda-Castillo, charging him with one count of second- degree murder in the July 20 stabbing death of his ex-wife. Read more
Oahu grand jury indicts Kaneohe Marine, 29, in fatal stabbing of ex-wife
The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office determined Alotaibi died of “sharp forced wounds to her neck,” according to new court documents filed at the district court. Read more
South swell reaches historic heights
While the strength of a huge south swell that led to thousands of water rescues is tapering, large breaking waves and strong currents could still yet affect harbor entrances and channels over the next couple of days. Read more
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