Suspected drunk driver kills pedestrian 2 minutes into 2025, Big Island police say
The victim was identified as Jelson Kainue Leslie, 52, of Captain Cook. Read more
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Oahu man indicted for murder, stabbing at Halawa park
Reggie Lautalo, the ex-boyfriend of Pulu, was seen allegedly stabbing Pulu multiple times, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release. Read more
Driver arrested after bicyclist fatally struck on Big Isle
The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. Monday on Kahakai Boulevard near Olao Street in Pahoa. Read more
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Pearl City hit-and-run
Police say the motorcyclist was traveling westbound on Kamehameha Highway around 3:20 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle and was ejected onto the roadway. Read more
Hawaiian Electric delivers answers to PUC probe
Hawaiian Electric has delivered a 96-page report to the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission in response to 30 information requests and nearly 200 questions about the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina fire, which killed 102 people, caused $5.5 billion in damage, left thousands homeless and decimated Maui’s visitor industry. Read more
Woman dies, another hurt in Halawa park stabbing; suspect charged
Reggie Fetolofai Lautalo, 38, was charged by the Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney and is being held without bail, police said today. Read more
Hawaii island police still searching for 2 Hale Nani escapees
Police caution members of the public not to approach Loa and Pomroy but to contact police immediately. Read more
Big Isle police search for suspect in grocery store robbery
When the female employee confronted her, the woman struck her, police said. Read more
Man, 47, indicted for allegedly shooting at officer, selling meth
He pleaded not guilty Friday, and his trial is set for Feb. 19 before Senior U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright. Read more
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Medical examiner says drug overdose killed Miske; ‘appears to be accidental’
Miske was scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 30 and faced mandatory life sentences on two charges. Read more
Pearl City house fire intentionally set HFD investigator finds
“The point of origin was ignitable liquid in one of the structure’s bedrooms. The ignition source was a cigarette lighter,” HFD officials said. Read more
Honolulu police setting up sobriety checkpoints
“The checkpoints are part of the department’s ongoing effort to reduce traffic injuries and deaths,” read a statement today from the HPD. Read more
Pedestrian, 56, seriously injured in Waianae hit-and-run
The incident occurred around 5:40 p.m. when an unidentified motorist traveling southbound struck the woman, who was walking along the unimproved sidewalk. Read more
Suspect in Don Quijote standoff charged with property damage
Bail for Karon Hayes was set at $11,000 on Friday. Read more
Ewa Beach man indicted on meth, fentanyl, ghost gun charges
Blane Apostadiro faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, including a combined mandatory minimum of 20 years for drug and firearm charges, and fines of up to $10 million. Read more
Man, 28, dies after drive-by shooting in Maili
Police responded to the 87-100 block of Maliona Street at 9:14 p.m. Thursday, and found the man had sustained a gunshot wound and was unconscious. Read more
Traffic stop nets drug, theft charges for Puna man
Curtis K. Brown III was arrested and charged with the theft of a Chrysler minivan, reported stolen on Nov. 29 from the Black Sands Subdivision in Pahoa. Read more
Man, 60s, dies in Makaha hit-and-run
The incident occurred at approximately 10:49 p.m., along Makaha Valley Road. Read more
Police, first responders surround Honolulu supermarket amid barricade situation
A video circulating on social media showed witnesses alleging that the individual was throwing liquor bottles and had started a fire inside the store. Read more
Police capture 1 of 3 escapees from Hawaii island facility
The trio, and the car they allegedly escaped in were noticed missing at about 4:30 p.m. Friday. Read more
Man surrenders following 5-hour standoff at Don Quijote
The store was evacuated and closed soon after an altercation involving the man erupted in the liquor department after 5 p.m. Read more
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