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1 man found dead in Aiea high-rise fire

A 77-year-old man and two dogs died in a fire that broke out at a unit in an Aiea high-rise today. → Read More

Honolulu Fire Department warns of danger with lithium-ion batteries

As many shoppers purchase gift items such as cellphones, laptop computers and electric tools during the holiday season, the Honolulu Fire Department is warning the public about potential dangers tied to lithium-ion batteries found in those items. → Read More

Oneula irrigation project prompts criticism

The city plans to reconstruct the irrigation system at Oneula Beach Park in Ewa Beach, but community members say funds should instead go toward a new comfort station. → Read More

Thieves target East Oahu in smash-and-grabs

Honolulu police are investigating a rash of early morning burglaries where perpetrators smashed glass doors and took cash registers at several small restaurants in East Honolulu. → Read More

Man, 25, charged in fatal shooting at illegal game room in Kapiolani area

A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection with Wednesday’s shooting death of a 33-year-old man at an illegal game room in the Kapiolani area. → Read More

Man arrested in slaying at illegal game room in Kapiolani area

Honolulu police are investigating a deadly shooting at an illegal game room where a 33-year-old man was killed in the Kapiolani area Wednesday. → Read More

Man, 30, faces murder charge in attack on Fort Street Mall security guard

A 30-year-old man is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of a 58-year-old security guard who was attacked with a metal water bottle on Fort Street Mall in downtown Honolulu. → Read More

Man, 30, charged with murder in attack of Fort Street Mall security guard

A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder after he allegedly hit a 58-year-old security guard with a metal water bottle on Fort Street Mall in downtown Honolulu. → Read More

Marcos name still finds favor among many Filipinos in Hawaii

“This is a sad day for us,” said Hawaii resident Gloria Sumibcay, reacting to Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s apparent easy victory in the Philippine presidential election over current Vice President Leni Robredo. → Read More

Woman, 18, charged with stabbing friend in Kapolei

Prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old woman with second-degree attempted murder in connection with Thursday’s stabbing in Kapolei that left her 17-year-old friend in critical condition. → Read More

Teen charged with attempted murder in Kapolei stabbing

Prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old woman with second-degree attempted murder in connection with Thursday’s stabbing in Kapolei that left a 17-year-old girl in critical condition. → Read More

Punahou student’s video earns her a ‘Visionary’ award

Concerned about protecting her 85-year-old grandmother from the dangers of cybercrime, Punahou School sophomore Esther Chan created a curriculum comprising a series of video lessons to educate kupuna on how to shield themselves from online scams. → Read More

Suspect Nainoa Damon in fatal Tantalus shooting appears in court

The 19-year-old man charged in Friday’s shooting death of an 18-year-old man during an alleged botched robbery at Tantalus made his initial court appearance Tuesday at Honolulu District Court. → Read More

Man killed in Waianae shootout was convicted of manslaughter in 2013

A man killed in Tuesday’s shootout in Waianae following a dispute over a stolen firearm has been identified as 32-year-old Chad Duran, according to Honolulu police in court documents. → Read More

1 man dead, 3 others injured in Waianae shooting

One man was killed and three others wounded in a shootout this morning in a Waianae neighborhood during a discussion over the return of a stolen firearm. → Read More

L.A. sheriffs release 1 of 2 Hawaii Loa Ridge suspects

UPDATE: 5:15 p.m. → Read More

NTSB releases preliminary report on Kauai helicopter crash

A Sikorsky S-61 N helicopter was approaching a drop-off site as part of a training mission when the aircraft crashed on Kauai Feb. 22, killing all four civilian employees onboard, according to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board today. → Read More

Driver in Nanakuli crash has history of speeding

A 27-year-old man arrested in connection with Saturday’s crash that killed a woman and her 7-year-old daughter in Nanakuli has a history of speeding, court records show. → Read More

Kalihi Kai educator Michelle Le Iwasaki wins $25,000 Milken Award

Educator Michelle Le Iwasaki put her hand over her mouth in shock when Gov. David Ige announced her as the recipient of the $25,000 Milken Educator Award at a surprise outdoor assembly Monday at Kalihi Kai Elementary School. → Read More

Victims of Kauai helicopter crash identified

Matthew Haider and fellow mechanic and aircrew member Erika Tevez-Valdez were remembered Wednesday as friends who had each other’s backs. → Read More