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Police shoot machete-wielding man, 18, during alleged Waipahu assault

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:30:00 +0000

Honolulu police said officers shot and seriously injured an 18-year-old man armed with a machete at a Waipahu home Sunday night as they were responding to a domestic dispute.

Speed cited in critical Diamond Head Road crash

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:30:00 +0000

A 59-year-old man and his passenger were hospitalized Sunday night following a crash on Diamond Head Road that left two others injured.

Kiteboarder rescued off Kailua Beach after colliding with island

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

An 18-year old kiteboarder was rescued by Honolulu Ocean Safety about 5 p.m. today after he collided into Popoia Island, also known as Flat Island, off Kailua Beach.

Man, 62, seriously injured in Kalihi stabbing

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:46:00 +0000

A 62-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday afternoon in serious condition after suffering a stab wound to his upper body in Kalihi.

Man, 47, seriously injured after losing control of e-bike and crashing

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:55:00 +0000

A man, 47, riding an e-bike was transported to a hospital in serious condition after losing control of his vehicle and crashing this afternoon on South King Street near Ward Avenue.

Pedestrian, moped rider seriously injured in Iwilei collision

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:20:00 +0000

A female pedestrian, 66, and a male, 63, driving a moped were both injured Thursday night in a collision in Iwilei and taken to a trauma hospital in serious condition.

Woman, 22, in serious condition after losing control of motorcycle

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:46:00 +0000

A 22-year-old woman crashed after losing control of her motorcycle Thursday afternoon and was administered advanced life support by Honolulu Emergency Medical Services and then transported to an emergency room in serious condition.

3 women seriously injured in bus-car collision in Honolulu

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:05:00 +0000

Three women were seriously injured this afternoon and taken to the hospital following a collision between a car and a bus at the intersection of Clayton Street and Kapiolani Boulevard in Honolulu.

2 moped riders injured in separate accidents in Honolulu

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:08:00 +0000

Two moped riders were involved in accidents in a period of less than 24 hours in the Honolulu area.

Hilo man arrested, charged with theft, firearm, drugs

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:05:00 +0000

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.

Drug trafficker is found guilty of conspiracy, meth possession

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 10:05:00 +0000

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.

Man, 23, stabbed during house party in Haleiwa

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:05:00 +0000

A 23-year-old man was stabbed Sunday morning while drinking at a party at a home on Haleiwa Road.

Hawaii to receive $23.5M for Kawaihae Harbor

None — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:05:00 +0000

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.

After Lahaina fire, seniors behind in receiving tech updates, study finds

Dan Nakaso — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:06:00 +0000

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.

Cruise ship passenger falls overboard

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:05:00 +0000

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.

Heavy traffic expected as University of Hawaii students return

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:05:00 +0000

Heavier than normal traffic is expected this week around the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa campus as students return.

Information sought on missing Big Island woman

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sat, 20 May 2023 10:05:00 +0000

Hawaii island police are asking for any information about a woman who has been missing since last summer.

Big Island police release IDs of 2 pedestrians killed

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sat, 20 May 2023 10:05:00 +0000

Hawaii island police have identified two pedestrians killed recently in separate traffic collisions in east Hawaii island.

Man involved in Waikiki 3-car collision dies

None — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:05:00 +0000

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.

2 in their 60s victimized in separate assault cases

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:04:00 +0000

Honolulu police arrested two suspects who allegedly assaulted victims in their 60s in separate incidents before Christmas.

Man charged in Waikiki death

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:05:00 +0000

Prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old man in connection with Tuesday’s beating death of a 21-year-old man in Waikiki.

Public Safety reports more cases of COVID-19

None — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:05:00 +0000

The Department of Public Safety on Monday reported a few more positive COVID-19 cases among its inmate population.

Visitor critically hurt in moped crash

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 20 May 2021 10:05:00 +0000

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.

Police make attempted murder arrest

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:05:00 +0000

Honolulu police arrested a 39-year-old man Saturday morning in connection with an attempted murder case.

HPD asks for help in searching for murder, robbery suspect

None — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:05:00 +0000

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.

Honolulu firefighters with coronavirus now at 14

None — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:05:00 +0000

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.

Woman, 21, charged with stabbing her husband in Wahiawa

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 21:30:00 +0000

Prosecutors charged a 21-year-old woman with assault in connection with a domestic-related stabbing involving her husband in Wahiawa.

Suspects armed with rifle, handgun carjack vehicle in Makakilo

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:25:00 +0000

Honolulu police are investigating an early morning carjacking in Makakilo.

Man, 35, arrested after his girlfriend is fatally stabbed in Makiki Heights

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:15:00 +0000

A 35-year-old man is in custody in connection with the deadly stabbing of his 31-year-old girlfriend in Makiki Heights.

Man dies after rollover crash in Kaneohe

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:35:00 +0000

A male in his late 20s to early 30s died early today after his vehicle rolled over in Kaneohe near Heeia Pier.

Man, 25, arrested after altercation in Waianae sends man to hospital

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 17:45:00 +0000

Honolulu police arrested a 24-year-old man after he allegedly assaulted a 35-year-old man in Waianae.

Man, 18, charged with attempted murder in Kahala Beach stabbing

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 18:30:00 +0000

Prosecutors charged an 18-year-old man with attempted murder in connection with Wednesday’s stabbing of a 17-year-old girl at Kahala Beach.

2 men arrested in Kailua store burglary

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 22:30:00 +0000

Honolulu police arrested two men in connection with an early morning break-in at a retail store in Kailua.

Woman, 65, drowns after struggling in water in Nimitz area

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 02:42:00 +0000

A 65-year-old woman died after she was pulled unresponsive from waters in the Nimitz area early Saturday morning, Honolulu police said.

Maui brush fire is 75% contained

Timothy Hurley — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 01:40:00 +0000

A brush fire that blackened 4,300 acres near Haliimaile and threatened homes in Paia’s Skill Village is 75% contained, the Maui Fire Department reported this afternoon.

Police searching for suspect in stabbing of 17-year-old girl at Kahala Beach

Timothy Hurley — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 05:05:00 +0000

Police are asking for public assistance in their search for a man who stabbed a 17-year-old girl in the Kahala Beach area Wednesday.

Man and woman, both 74, separately robbed at gunpoint on Oahu

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:30:00 +0000

A 74-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint Monday afternoon, a day after a 74-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint in his Hawaii Kai home, police said.

Pedestrian critically injured in early morning Makaha crash

Allison Schaefers — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 06:47:00 +0000

A pedestrian, 42, was critically injured early Sunday morning after she was hit by a motor vehicle near Farrington Highway and Lahilahi Street in the Waianae area.

2 allegedly robbed at gunpoint in Keeaumoku area

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 23:42:00 +0000

A male suspect allegedly robbed two people by gunpoint in the Keeaumoku area late Wednesday.

Body found in Pupukea identified as missing 74-year-old man

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 01:15:00 +0000

The body of an elderly man who went missing on Pupukea Trail May 13 has been identified as Robert Walker, CrimeStoppers said in a news release today.