Second of 3 Hawaii island escapees back in custody
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park rangers apprehended Pomroy without incident within the park at about 2:45 p.m. Tuesday. Read more
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HPD major nominated to lead state agency
The director of the state Department of Law Enforcement is stepping down and a Honolulu Police Department major has been nominated to replace him, according to Gov. Josh Green. Read more
Young child’s remains identified 60 years later, but killer unknown
The Honolulu Police Department has finally released information regarding the murder of a young child who died more than 60 years ago. Read more
Hawaii’s Department of Law Enforcement director resigns
No reason for the resignation of Jordan Lowe, who became the first director of the standalone state department last year, was immediately provided by state officials. Read more
State concludes probe of the Lahaina wildfire
The final phase of the state Department of the Attorney General’s investigation of the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina wildfire, which killed 102 people, recommends hiring a state fire marshal and actions government must take to protect communities from wildfires. Read more
Final phase of state probe of Lahaina fire released
The 61-page Lahaina Fire Forward-Looking Report was released this morning by Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez. Read more
Fundraiser for family of fallen firefighter surpasses $50K goal
A GoFundMe page dedicated to supporting the wife and family of a 25-year-old Honolulu firefighter killed in the line of duty last week had raised more than $58,000 by Monday afternoon. Read more
Man, 47, charged in assault of EMS workers
An EMT and paramedic were treating the suspect when he allegedly became agitated and “kicked Hughes-Kaluhiokalani and punched Garcia.” Read more
12 deputies still suspended amid investigations
A dozen of Hawaii’s nearly 300 state deputy sheriffs have had their law enforcement powers restricted following arrests and internal investigations into allegations of misconduct that started in 2024. Read more
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Hawaii Legislature will again focus on illegal fireworks
Legislators are expected to introduce — or reintroduce — bills aimed at intercepting shipments of illegal fireworks coming into Hawaii harbors and perhaps increasing penalties. Read more
Family of Hawaii island man killed by dogs calls charges ‘insufficient’
Bob Northrop died Aug. 1, 2023, after being attacked by four dogs on Outrigger Drive in Ocean View Read more
Hawaii launches web page focused on preventing human trafficking
Passed by the Legislature in 2023, the Human Trafficking Prevention Program is designed to support victims and create statewide strategies to combat trafficking. Read more
Moped rider, 29, seriously injured in Moiliili hit-and-run
Police reported that the crash occurred at about 6:46 p.m. when the moped rider heading southbound broadsided an unidentified motorist traveling westbound on Date Street. Read more
Kapaa woman faces charges for allegedly stealing COVID rent relief
A 46-year-old Kauai woman faces federal charges after she was indicted for allegedly taking more than $126,026 in relief funds intended for people struggling to pay rent during the pandemic. Read more
Police arrest woman, 45, for allegedly setting man on fire
Kaui Lee Manners was arrested on Sand Island Access Rd. at about 10 p.m. on Jan. 8 by Crime Reduction Unit officers for two outstanding contempt warrants and on suspicion of attempted murder in the second degree. Read more
Explosive Enforcement Unit is proposed to combat illegal fireworks
The state Department of Law Enforcement plans to take action in tackling the ongoing issue of illegal fireworks by proposing the creation of an Explosive Enforcement Unit under the Illegal Fireworks Task Force during the upcoming legislative session. Read more
Police investigate doctor’s role in woman’s death
Honolulu police searched the home of a 73-year-old psychiatrist Friday for evidence he may have illegally assisted in the death of an 88-year-old woman in October at her home in the Punahou area. Read more
HPD opens murder probe after alleged violation of Hawaii’s assisted death law
HPD said this is the first homicide investigation involving Hawaii’s assisted death law and that no arrest had been made. Read more
Hawaii island man pleads no contest to child abduction, sex assault
Duncan Kealoha Mahi will be sentenced to 30 years in prison with a mandatory minimum of 20 years before being considered for parole, according to Hawaii County Prosecutor Kelden Waltjen. Read more
Hawaii County driver safety coordinator charged with DUI after crash
Hawaii County’s Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office reviewed the incident and on Dec. 27 suspended Steven Hoolahui Kalilikane Jr.’s license for a year. Read more
3 women dead, over 2 dozen people wounded in Aliamanu fireworks explosion
In addition to the three deaths at Aliamanu, a fourth person died from fireworks-related injuries in Kalihi overnight. Read more
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