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The crash occurred around 8:22 p.m. east of Poka Street in Kahala, when the man, driving eastbound at a high speed, lost control of his vehicle and veered into the westbound lane, colliding with a parked car with two people inside, Honolulu police said. Read more
The suspect, who was seriously injured, has been arrested for suspicion of second-degree attempted murder. Read more
The man, 18, suffered a possible back injury and lacerations to his legs. Read more
The incident occurred about 3 p.m. Sunday on Hau Street. Read more
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services administered advanced life support to the man, who was wearing a helmet. Read more
The incident occurred about 7:20 p.m. at 500 N. Nimitz Highway. Read more
The woman was administered advanced life support by Honolulu Emergency Medical Services and then transported to an emergency room in serious condition. Read more
Emergency Medical Services administered advanced life support for two female riders on the bus and one female in the car whose ages were 49, 61 and 74. Read more
Two moped riders were involved in accidents in a period of less than 24 hours in the Honolulu area. Read more
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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. Read more
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. Read more
A 23-year-old man was stabbed Sunday morning while drinking at a party at a home on Haleiwa Road. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Heavier than normal traffic is expected this week around the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa campus as students return. Read more
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. Read more
Hawaii island police are asking for any information about a woman who has been missing since last summer. Read more
Hawaii island police have identified two pedestrians killed recently in separate traffic collisions in east Hawaii island. Read more
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. Read more
Honolulu police arrested two suspects who allegedly assaulted victims in their 60s in separate incidents before Christmas. Read more
Prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old man in connection with Tuesday’s beating death of a 21-year-old man in Waikiki. Read more
