CRIME & SAFETY
Murder charge filed against suspect in Kalihi shooting
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The suspect accused in a deadly shooting in Kalihi Tuesday night has now been charged with murder. Ethan Taumua, 20, is facing charges of second-degree murder, carrying a firearm in commission of a felony, and place to keep, according to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney.
Man, 28, arrested, facing charges of attempted murder after an alleged stabbing
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 28-year-old man is in custody facing attempted murder charges after an alleged stabbing in Kailua, according to Honolulu police officials. Police say he was involved in the stabbing of a 38-year-old man. Officials say the incident happened Saturday around 4:30 p.m. Jesse Kila has not been...
Search continues for missing person last seen in Hawaii Kai
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The search continues for a missing person who was last seen Saturday morning in Hawaii Kai. Officials say the person was reported missing near the Lanai Lookout. HFD searched land near the area, then extended into the ocean with jet skis. The Coast Guard also joined in...
3 separate crashes overnight leave 1 man dead, nearly a dozen injured
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In a dangerous Friday night, three separate vehicle crashes happened, leaving one man dead and nearly a dozen injured, officials said. Police say around 8:15 p.m., an 88-year-old man was trying to cross Moanalua Freeway when a motorcyclist fatally struck him. Officials say he was hit by...
Trial begins for accused murderer Nainoa Damon
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Several witnesses, including Dillon Drapesa who described the shooting firsthand, took the stand in the trial of Nainoa Damon. "He came up waved the gun around clockwise two or three times and then finally came around one more time towards me," he said.
Four women injured in Bishop St. crash
HONOLULU (Island News) – Four women are recovering from a crash that occurred in Honolulu that involved a cement pillar. On Friday, May 3, at approximately 9:30 p.m. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a crash that involved a vehicle crashing into a cement pillar on Bishop Street.
Hawaii Island man sentenced in connection with 2023 shooting, intense manhunt
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 45-year-old Hawaii Island man has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars in connection with a shooting and intense manhunt in 2023. Ronald P.K. Kahihikolo has been in custody since the incidents. In February, he pleaded no content to attempted assault and firearms charges for shooting...
EMS responds to man in his 70s found floating in waters off Waikiki
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu EMS responded to a man in his 70s floating in waters of Waikiki on Saturday morning. EMS officials said the incident happened around 11:40 a.m. around Derussy Beach Park. EMS said they performed life-saving treatment and transported the man to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Elderly pedestrian killed by motorcycle in Pearlridge
PEARLRIDGE, Hawaii (Island News) – An elderly pedestrian is dead after he was hit by a motorcycle in the Pearlridge area. On Friday night, May 3, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a motorcycle crash that occurred on Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction near the Pearl City off-ramp.
‘Too dangerous’: Waianae residents air crime concerns at mayor’s town hall
NANAKULI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hundreds of Waianae Coast residents jammed Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s latest town hall meeting, with crime on the top of their minds. Leeward Oahu City Councilmember Andria Tupola got right to the point in addressing what many say is an increase in crime in the area. “Let’s...
Man accused of stabbing woman to death at Waialae Beach in 2020 to get in trial
Erik Willis, a man originally found guilty of stabbing a 17-year-old girl at Waialae Beach Park back in 2020 will now get a new trail. A judge made the ruling based on prosecutorial misconduct.
HPD search for 2 suspects involved in a Halawa burglary
HALAWA, Hawaii (Island News) – Honolulu Police Department are still on the lookout for two suspects involved in a burglary incident in Halawa. On Friday, April 19, two men were reported to have broken into a business on Halawa Valley Street just before 4:30 a.m.
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