The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of Hawaii’s laws prohibiting the “acquisition, purchase, sale, ownership, and possession of firearms and ammunition by adult(s) under 21.” Read more
The 88 ghost guns recovered by the Honolulu Police Department this year come from crimes they were used in or were found during investigations. Read more
Crime is down on the West Side during the three months since a spate of deadly shootings prompted county, state and federal officials to inundate the Waianae coast with law enforcement. Read more
A 50-year-old woman facing federal charges for allegedly stealing a check and credit card number from a man in his 90s is also the suspect in a September hit-and-run that left a 75-year-old retired firefighter with a fractured skull, back and rib. Read more
A married couple from Aiea with prior convictions faces federal drug charges after an investigation by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents and Honolulu police turned up guns, more than $20,000 in cash and more than 40 pounds of methamphetamine. Read more
Honolulu police have arrested 24 people for racing so far this year, along with 145 for reckless driving and 177 for excessive speeding. Read more
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Hawaii residents over 60 years of age lost nearly $28 million last year to fraud schemes targeting older Americans’ money or cryptocurrency, according to the FBI. Read more
At 7:10 p.m. Friday, the man was driving a 2017 KTM motorcycle heading south within the inner lane of Honoapiilani Highway and hit the Suburban as it was making the left turn. Read more
The suspect was arrested near Kaukama Road and Farrington Highway on suspicion of arson in the second degree and an outstanding warrant. Read more
His father, Valentin Quario Bigornia, suffered blunt “injuries to the head and neck, multiple stab/penetrating wounds to the scalp, right forearm, and left elbow, including a penetration into the brain,” and was taken into surgery for his injuries. Read more
The Hawaiian Electric Co. is monitoring weather conditions across the leeward areas of the islands as the National Weather Service issues a warning about possible Red Flag conditions Friday. Read more
His father, Valentin Quario Bigornia, suffered blunt “injuries to the head and neck, multiple stab/penetrating wounds to the scalp, right forearm, and left elbow, including a penetration into the brain” and was taken into surgery for his injuries. Read more
A 29-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday for the Aug. 12, 2020, fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man who was working the door of an illegal Ala Moana gambling den. Read more
A 29-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole today for the Aug. 12, 2020 shooting death of a 31-year-old man who was working the door of an illegal Ala Moana gambling den. Read more
It took a year to update the website for the first time since 2011, and users will be able to view it on smartphones, tablets or laptops. Read more
The Elder Abuse Branch of the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney is handling the case. Because the victim is older than 60, the 26-year-old Bigornia may receive a longer prison sentence if convicted. Read more
The two men, ages 25 and 29, were arrested on suspicion of racing on highways and traveling over 30 mph faster than the posted speed limit, according to HPD. Read more
The suspect was arrested by Honolulu Police Department officers at 1060 Kamehameha Highway at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Read more
A 54-year-old career criminal arrested in January for breaking into the Oahu Country Club is in federal custody after he was charged with a firearm offense following a traffic collision. Read more
Lindani Sanele Myeni, 29, was shot four times by police on April 14, 2021, after he fought with officers who responded to a 911 call from a renter at on Coelho Way. Read more
Hawaii’s congressional delegation will have to work for federal resources for Hawaii with the White House and U.S. Senate, and possibly the House, controlled by Republicans. Read more
