‘Manoa Rapist’ paroled after 42 years
The man dubbed the “Manoa Rapist” was denied parole more than 20 times over his past 42 years in prison. Read more
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Man, 20, faces murder charge in Kalihi shooting
Ethan Etsione Taumua did “intentionally or knowingly cause the death of Richie Kony” and was charged with second-degree murder, according to state court documents. Read more
Ocean View man charged with kidnapping, felony abuse
Over prosecutors’ objection, Judge Kimberly Tsuchiya granted Ian Benjamin Winther, 50, supervised release with orders not to contact, threaten, abuse or harass the victim. Read more
Attorney blasts HPD’s investigation of alleged Jan. 1 beating
Lawyer Michael D. Rudy made a public plea to the officers to “identify themselves and turn themselves in to internal affairs.” Read more
Trial begins for man accused of murder during Tantalus heist
A trial commenced Thursday for the 22-year-old son of a Honolulu police sergeant accused of murdering an 18-year-old man who tried to stop a robbery on Tantalus in 2022. Read more
Woman cited for feeding nene at Hilo park where gosling died
The citations follow a post-mortem report last week that determined a nene gosling had died at the park due to toxoplasmosis, a disease carried in the feces of cats. Read more
Kupuna lost nearly $28M to fraud in 2023, FBI reports
Seniors in Hawaii over 60 years of age lost nearly $28 million last year to fraud schemes targeting older Americans’ money or cryptocurrency, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Read more
Maui County sues cell carriers for noncompliance amid fires
Maui County filed a lawsuit Wednesday against wireless service providers for not notifying it of network outages or providing delayed, incomplete information while emergency management officials tried to send evacuation alerts during the Aug. 8 wildfires, which killed at least 101. Read more
Woman charged in murder of child denied supervised release
The 36-year-old Wahiawa woman charged in a 10-count indictment that includes second-degree murder of 10-year-old Geanna Bradley, for whom she and her husband were legal guardians, was denied su Read more
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Man, 20, wanted in Kalihi shooting surrenders to police
A 20-year-old man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old man Tuesday night at the Towers at Kuhio Park turned himself in at the Kalihi police station Wednesday. Read more
Ocean View shooting reclassified as murder investigation
An April 29 autopsy determined that Wagoner died of a “single gunshot wound,” police said. Read more
Maui County sues wireless service providers in Lahaina fire
“Throughout its emergency response on Aug. 8 and Aug. 9, 2023, the County was not aware of these widespread failures,” according to the complaint. Read more
Suspect, 20, in fatal Kalihi shooting in police custody
Officers responded at about 9:10 p.m. to reports of shots being fired on Linapuni Street and found an unresponsive man on the ground with gunshot wounds to his torso. Read more
Waianae man faces charges for allegedly assaulting officers and HPD dog
A Waianae man faces multiple criminal charges and a Thursday court date for barricading himself in his home for 17 hours on April 18 and allegedly firing arrows at law enforcement officers and stabbing a Honolulu police dog. Read more
No criminal charges after 10-hour police standoff in Mililani
After a 10-hour standoff with police, the suspect surrendered and was arrested at 4:41 a.m. Sunday on suspicion of kidnapping. Read more
Authorities locate and arrest an OCCC escapee
Isaac Edayan is charged with operating a vehicle after his license had been suspended or revoked for driving under the influence, officials said. Read more
Kauai hit-run victim’s family seeks justice
On April 15 at around 6:30 a.m., Laurie Sagawa was on her daily walk eastbound on Wailaau Road, about two blocks from her home, when she was struck by an unknown vehicle. Read more
Grand jury indicts couple in fatal stabbing of man in Kahuku
An Oahu grand jury indicted two people for second-degree murder in the killing of a 57-year-old man whose decomposing body was found in bushes in Kahuku in September. Read more
Police looking for Nanakuli shooting suspect
Honolulu police are looking for a 28-year-old man wanted in connection with a Tuesday night shooting in Nanakuli. Read more
Investigation of alleged beating by HPD officers is ongoing
An internal investigation is ongoing nearly five months after Honolulu police allegedly hit a man with a car before beating him and his son during a New Year’s Day manhunt and shootouts with an attempted murder suspect. Read more
Man, 23, shot in leg in Nanakuli
At about 8:40 p.m. last night, a 25-year-old man and a 19-year-old man told police their friend got into a fight with another man. Read more
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‘Manoa Rapist’ paroled after 42 years
Man, 20, faces murder charge in Kalihi shooting
Ocean View man charged with kidnapping, felony abuse
Trial begins for man accused of murder during Tantalus heist
Attorney blasts HPD’s investigation of alleged Jan. 1 beating
