A Hilo jury trial is set March 2 for John Ali Hoffman in the 2016 Pahoa killings. The case has been delayed for years by fitness fights and sealed reports.

The HFD extinguished a house fire in Mililani, with teams responding quickly to a neighbor's alert, and securing the area by 1:44 p.m. No occupants were present, and investigations into the cause are underway.

The state Judiciary asked for $3.25M to hire 18 armed private guards after a rise in threats to judges and staff. The plan exposes questions about training, pay and oversight.

Two people were rescued from a sinking kayak off West Maui by ocean safety personnel using a jet ski. They were unharmed and declined medical attention.

Two people were arrested after allegedly attacking two Honolulu police officers outside a Pearl City nightclub. Officers were treated on scene and are in good condition.

A Hawaii Army National Guard soldier is in federal custody after authorities say about 3.5 kilograms of fentanyl were found stashed in a Kapolei locker.

HFD rescued an injured hiker from Kamaileunu Ridge Trail in Waianae, airlifting him after a 5-hour hike led to injury.

A head-on collision in Hilo, Hawaii, resulted in one man's death and a woman's hospitalization. Police are investigating potential factors like speed and alcohol. The man's identity is withheld pending notification of relatives.

The Kaua‘i Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire in Hanalei involving a storage tent and an adjacent container, with no injuries reported.

Suspect was arrested for causing an explosion in Kakaʻako, Honolulu, with no injuries reported. The individual faces multiple charges, including CPD 1st Degree.

A man who threatened Hawaii’s Capitol was chased and arrested after a standoff on Oahu; officials say the weapon was a replica and no one was hurt. The suspect was taken for a mental‑health evaluation.

Two Hilo police officers pleaded not guilty after being indicted in a state probe over alleged warrantless searches and evidence tampering.

A 22-year-old was arrested after a machete attack on Kinau Street left a person seriously injured. Police say the investigation is ongoing amid other machete-related crimes on Oahu.