Man, 34, in alleged love triangle appears in court for suspected murder of Waipahu acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Feb. 17, 2022

Eric H. Thompson remains free after posting $1 million aggregate bail. Read more

Woman, 48, dies after attack outside Kapolei police station

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Feb. 16, 2022

The suspect in the murder investigation allegedly punched a police officer the night before but was released from custody. Read more

34-year-old man charged with murder of acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara in Waipahu

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Feb. 16, 2022

Police arrested Thompson at 6:10 p.m. Monday in Wailupe and released him after he posted $1 million aggregate bail. He could not be reached for comment. Read more

Man, 34, charged with murder in fatal shooting of Waipahu acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara at clinic

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Feb. 15, 2022

Eric H. Thompson was charged with second-degree murder and carrying or use of a firearm in commission of a separate felony. Read more

Hawaii florists welcome a flurry of shoppers purchasing Valentine’s Day gifts

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Feb. 12, 2022

At Watanabe Floral, Valentine’s Day on Monday will be a whirlwind of 800 deliveries and nearly 200 customer pickup orders. Read more

Suspect held after body found in burned-out Pearl City apartment

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Feb. 9, 2022

Honolulu police have arrested a man for suspicion of second-degree murder as they continue investigating a case surrounding human remains found in a Pearl City apartment. Read more

Maui man, 52, charged with negligent homicide in deadly hit-and-run

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Feb. 2, 2022

Records show Martinez was convicted on Jan. 24 — five days before the hit-and-run — for a separate drunken driving case that occurred in November. Read more

Man, 48, shot by police after allegedly charging at officers with knife in Ala Moana area appears in court

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Feb. 2, 2022

Officers repeatedly ordered Kaleopaa to drop the knife. Read more

Preliminary NTSB report details Hana plane crash

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Feb. 1, 2022

The occupants, ages 61 and 70, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Read more

Police seek suspect in gunpoint robbery at Puck’s Alley in Moiliili

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Jan. 31, 2022

Honolulu police are looking for a male who allegedly robbed a collectibles store at gunpoint at Puck’s Alley on Sunday. Read more

7 students charged after fight at Pahoa High & Intermediate School on Hawaii island

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Jan. 27, 2022

A school resources officer contacted patrol officers after a large group of students started arguing which escalated into a physical altercation. Read more

Attendance rises for virtual exercise classes as COVID-19 cases remain high

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Jan. 24, 2022

As daily new COVID- 19 case counts remain high due to the omicron variant, some gym and fitness studio owners on Oahu say there’s a rise in attendance in their virtual classes as members opt to exercise at home. Read more

Friends recall Waipahu slaying victim as a good friend

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Jan. 22, 2022

Approximately 200 family members and friends attended a candlelight vigil Thursday night for 47-year-old Jon Tokuhara, who was found dead from a gunshot wound inside his Waipahu acupuncture clinic last week. Read more

First printing of Hawaiian language commemorated

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Jan. 8, 2022

An intimate ceremony was held Friday at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the first mass printing in the Hawaiian language. Read more

Toys for Tots holiday campaign sees increase in gift requests

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Dec. 10, 2021

The Marines Toys for Tots campaign on Oahu has received an influx of requests for toys this holiday season as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on many families. Read more

Nonagenarians share their stories of pitching in for the war effort

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Dec. 7, 2021

Clad in blouses reminiscent of the polka-dot bandana worn by a woman flexing her arm in the iconic Rosie the Riveter poster, Mae Krier and Marian Wynn shared their stories with Hawaiian Airlines employees of their days spent working at factories and shipyards during World War II. Read more

Trio of robbers rams truck into Segway store in Kakaako

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Dec. 3, 2021

Honolulu police are investigating a brazen robbery that occurred early Thursday when three people rammed a Kakaako storefront with a pickup truck and took four electric bicycles after attacking a security guard. Read more

Kaluas plead not guilty to murder, other charges in death of adopted girl

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Nov. 30, 2021

Lehua and Isaac Kalua plead not guilty to murder, other charges in death of adopted daughter

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Nov. 29, 2021

A Waimanalo couple indicted with murder in the death of their 6-year-old adoptive daughter, Isabella “Ariel” Kalua, appeared at their arraignment at Circuit Court today. Read more

Good Neighbor Fund kicks off today

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Nov. 25, 2021

As many Hawaii residents endure hardships during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a local nonprofit organization calls out to the community to rally and help families in need. Read more

Isabella Kalua’s sister reveals disturbing details of abuse in court records

• By Rosemarie Bernardo
• Nov. 13, 2021

The documents say that during a Nov. 5 interview with a Honolulu Police Department detective, Isabella’s sister said Lehua Kalua, 43, and her husband, Isaac K. Kalua III, 52, had asked her to keep a secret about what happened to Isabella. Read more