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Honolulu police arrested a 22-year-old in Kalihi on attempted murder and firearm charges, HPD says; detectives with CID are handling the probe.
A 39-year-old man was shot Sunday night fronting 555 N King Street in Kalihi; police say a suspect fled toward Mayor Wright Homes.
A woman in her 40s was critically injured after being found unresponsive in the ocean at Kaka'ako Waterfront Park; rescuers performed CPR before she was hospitalized.
An 84-year-old woman from Kula died after a car crash on Maui; she was not wearing a seatbelt and succumbed to her injuries the following day. The incident is under investigation.
Honolulu Police issued a $100,000 arrest warrant for Robert Malabey Jr., who attacked two people with a hammer; he was later arrested by the Sheriff Division.
Two boaters were stranded after their vessel sank off Hanauma Bay; one swam to shore, the other was rescued by a jet ski and HFD, with minor injuries.
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Waipahu after allegedly firing a handgun into the air during an argument; police recovered the weapon and reported no injuries.
A late-night house fire in Kaimuki seriously injured a 75-year-old man and drew a large HFD response; investigators are working to determine the cause.
A man in his early 30s was hospitalized after an apparent stabbing near the Keeaumoku Street Walmart in Honolulu; police say no arrests were reported as they investigate.
Police seek public assistance to find Kaiea'aukanani'i Grabow, a missing 15-year-old from Hilo since November 15, 2025. She may still be in the Hilo area.
Honolulu police are searching for a 53-year-old suspect wanted in an Oct. 25 hammer attack in Kalihi. Authorities say he is armed and dangerous.
A 67-year-old Rhode Island man, Liming Xu, tragically drowned at Kalapakī Bay despite rescue efforts by first responders. An autopsy will determine the cause of death.
A state briefing found Hawaii's violent‑crime 'solve' rate fell to about 40% in 2024, leaving dozens of serious cases unresolved and prompting calls for more detectives and lab capacity.
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