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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.
An 84-year-old Kula woman was critically injured after her car ran off Thompson Road and partially overturned Friday; police closed the road while they investigated.
A Honolulu mother who pleaded guilty to interfering with flight crew asked a federal judge for probation, saying she is sober and has completed family‑court steps. The incident left her child hospitalized after landing.
A Hilo man is charged with terrorist threatening and other offenses after a road rage incident involving a firearm and subsequent chase and confrontation with police.
Kaua‘i Fire Department rescued a 40-year-old woman with an injured ankle from Kalalau Trail; she was airlifted to safety and declined further medical care.
A 38-year-old was arrested after a 53-year-old was stabbed outside the Pūnāwai Rest Stop in Kalihi; police say charges are pending as the investigation continues.
Waikiki crime is down about 18% since the Safe and Sound program launched in 2022, with officials pointing to targeted policing and outreach as key drivers. Data show fewer thefts and robberies across the district.
An administrator found a threatening message scrawled in a Castle High bathroom stall; HPD is investigating and police presence on campus has been stepped up. The school remains open.
A couple in Kona was charged with drug offenses after police found cocaine and marijuana in their home near a school. They were released pending court.
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