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Antonio Vierra, 70, was charged with second-degree arson for a Kunia Road brush fire, with his arrest possibly linked to recent suspicious fires in Central Oahu.
A Honolulu home collapsed after a fire, reported by KTVI. HFD responded around 4:40 a.m. and took 40 minutes to control the blaze, with no injuries reported. Cause under investigation.
A 56-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after a moped crash in Waimanalo, adding to Hawaii's troubling record as the nation's most dangerous state for motorcyclists.
An HPD vehicle collided with a moped on Kapiolani Boulevard, seriously injuring a 25-year-old man. The officer allegedly ran a red light, leading to the accident. Investigations are ongoing.
Military and civilian firefighters are battling a 15-acre brush fire at Schofield Barracks, with 10% containment and no immediate danger to facilities.
Ocean safety officials issued a box jellyfish alert for Nanakuli Beach Park Monday morning after discovering significant numbers of the stinging creatures in the water and on shore.
Kaua‘i Police seek public's help regarding an unspecified medical incident at Wailua Beach; details are limited, and witnesses are urged to come forward.
Honolulu firefighters extinguished an Ewa Beach house fire caused by an unattended candle; no injuries as occupants evacuated; fire caused $180,000 in damage.
A multi-vehicle crash on the H-1 Freeway caused significant delays and lane closures, but lanes reopened quickly, with at least three injuries reported.
Firefighters extinguished an early morning blaze at an abandoned house in Kahala, with no injuries reported. Conditions were challenging due to hoarding and structural instability.
Former Maui Police officer Carlos Frate pleaded guilty to using excessive force with a Taser against a non-resistant arrestee, violating federal civil rights. He faces up to 10 years in prison.
A wildfire in Hamakua, Hawaii, prompted a Fire Watch for Paauilo residents, with Highway 19 temporarily closed but now reopened. The fire is 75% contained.
A crash on Maui involving a Toyota 4Runner left three teens hospitalized, with the driver in critical condition. Seatbelt non-use and alcohol involvement are suspected factors.
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