Hilo man arrested, charged with theft, firearm, drugs
Logan Arruda-Lorenzo, 32, of Hilo has been charged in relation to the theft of two Jeep Wranglers, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and methamphetamine possession offenses. Read more
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Drug trafficker is found guilty of conspiracy, meth possession
Luis Miguel Castro Alavez, 31, of Mexico, who was found guilty of conspiracy and attempted possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine in October by a federal jury, has been ordered to appear Feb. 7 for sentencing. Read more
Man, 23, stabbed during house party in Haleiwa
A 23-year-old man was stabbed Sunday morning while drinking at a party at a home on Haleiwa Road. Read more
Hawaii to receive $23.5M for Kawaihae Harbor
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Tuesday that Hawaii will receive $23.5 million to improve Kawaihae Harbor on Hawaii island. Read more
After Lahaina fire, seniors behind in receiving tech updates, study finds
Most of the victims of the Lahaina wildfire were ages 65 and older — a demographic that struggles with technology — while Maui County sent cellphone text alerts as the fire all but obliterated Lahaina, killing at least 97 people. Read more
Heavy traffic expected as University of Hawaii students return
Heavier than normal traffic is expected this week around the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa campus as students return. Read more
Cruise ship passenger falls overboard
Hawaii island police said they have launched a missing person investigation after a 59-year-old man fell overboard while on a cruise ship at sea early Friday morning. Read more
Information sought on missing Big Island woman
Hawaii island police are asking for any information about a woman who has been missing since last summer. Read more
Big Island police release IDs of 2 pedestrians killed
Hawaii island police have identified two pedestrians killed recently in separate traffic collisions in east Hawaii island. Read more
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Man involved in Waikiki 3-car collision dies
An 82-year-old man involved in a three-car collision in Waikiki in January died Friday, becoming the fifth traffic fatality on Oahu this year, according to the Honolulu Police Department’s website. Read more
2 in their 60s victimized in separate assault cases
Honolulu police arrested two suspects who allegedly assaulted victims in their 60s in separate incidents before Christmas. Read more
Man charged in Waikiki death
Prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old man in connection with Tuesday’s beating death of a 21-year-old man in Waikiki. Read more
Public Safety reports more cases of COVID-19
Hawaii Community Correctional Center received 21 inmate test results, with one coming up positive. Read more
Visitor critically hurt in moped crash
A 26-year-old Ohio woman sustained life-threatening injuries Tuesday in a moped crash near Kahana Bay in Windward Oahu, according to Emergency Medical Services spokeswoman Shayne Enright. Read more
Police make attempted murder arrest
Honolulu police arrested a 39-year-old man Saturday morning in connection with an attempted murder case. Read more
HPD asks for help in searching for murder, robbery suspect
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department said Sunday they are seeking the public’s help in locating Aaron Tuitelapaga, who is wanted for a $1 million warrant of arrest for murder in the second degree, robbery in the first degree, and three firearms offenses. Read more
Honolulu firefighters with coronavirus now at 14
Three more Honolulu firefighters have tested positive for COVID-19, the Honolulu Fire Department confirmed Saturday, bringing the total number of HFD firefighters with the virus up to 14. Read more
Woman, 21, charged with stabbing her husband in Wahiawa
Cassie J. Carter was charged Wednesday with second-degree assault and first-degree terroristic threatening. Read more
Suspects armed with rifle, handgun carjack vehicle in Makakilo
Police said a male driver was traveling on a roadway with two male passengers shortly before 1:40 a.m. today when a gray vehicle traveling in the opposite direction stopped in front of the vehicle and blocked them. Read more
Man, 35, arrested after his girlfriend is fatally stabbed in Makiki Heights
When officers arrived, they found the victim unresponsive with multiple stab wounds to her body. Read more
Man dies after rollover crash in Kaneohe
According to the city, paramedics responded to the “S-turn” near Heeia Pier just after 2 a.m. this morning and discovered a car on its roof with the driver still inside. Read more
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