Crime

Bribery Case: Architect, 92, On Trial For Failed $20 Gift To City Worker An elderly architect tried to slip an employee what he called a gratuity. County prosecutors say it was a bribe. A judge will decide.

November 13, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/bribery-case-architect-92-on-trial-for-failed-20-gift-to-city-worker/

Bail maintained for Puna man accused of sex assault

November 12, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/12/hawaii-news/bail-maintained-for-puna-man-accused-of-sex-assault/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Documents detail violent Hilo incident that left one man dead

November 11, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/11/hawaii-news/documents-detail-violent-hilo-incident-that-left-one-man-dead/

Police investigating homicide in Hilo

November 10, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/10/hawaii-news/police-investigating-homicide-in-hilo/

Supreme Court affirms conviction, overturns appeal in sex assault of minor

November 7, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/07/hawaii-news/supreme-court-affirms-conviction-overturns-appeal-in-sex-assault-of-minor/

Kapaau man who had dozens of dogs pleads not guilty to animal cruelty

November 7, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/07/hawaii-news/kapaau-man-who-had-dozens-of-dogs-pleads-not-guilty-to-animal-cruelty/

Police seek suspects in Ocean View robbery

November 7, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/07/hawaii-news/police-seek-suspects-in-ocean-view-robbery/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Canadian man pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl

November 6, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/06/hawaii-news/canadian-man-pleads-not-guilty-to-sexually-assaulting-14-year-old-girl/

Kurtistown man indicted for fatal crash that killed 2

November 5, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/05/hawaii-news/kurtistown-man-indicted-for-fatal-crash-that-killed-2/

Legal wrangling continues in fatal dog attack case

November 5, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/05/hawaii-news/legal-wrangling-continues-in-fatal-dog-attack-case/

Canadian man accused of sexually assaulting teen

November 4, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/04/hawaii-news/canadian-man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-teen/

Data Dive: Neighbor Islands Solve More Burglaries, Car Thefts Than Oʻahu A new state database shows crime is down in Honolulu and up on the neighbor islands. But the less populous counties had more success in solving some offenses.

October 29, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/10/data-dive-neighbor-islands-solve-more-burglaries-car-thefts-than-o%ca%bbahu/

Kapahulu Barricade Suspect: ‘I Shot Back At Them’ In a series of Facebook Live videos, a man who identifies himself as the person engaged in an ongoing standoff with police acknowledged shooting at officers and asked for his family to be flown from Kauaʻi in exchange for surrendering.

October 22, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/10/officer-shot-in-honolulu-drug-operation-standoff-is-ongoing/

Ex-Kauaʻi Cop Accused In Airport Death Lacked Security Guard License The case underscores concerns about oversight of the 1,100 private security personnel at the state’s airports.

October 22, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/10/ex-kaua%ca%bbi-cop-accused-in-airport-death-lacked-security-guard-license/

Former Hawaiʻi Defense Contractor Gets Prison Time For Illegal Donations A federal judge says Martin Kao’s prison sentence will be a deterrent for others.

October 21, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/10/former-hawai%ca%bbi-defense-contractor-gets-prison-time-for-illegal-donations/

Waimea man pleads not guilty to child porn charges

October 20, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/10/20/hawaii-news/waimea-man-pleads-not-guilty-to-child-porn-charges/

Police Still Don’t Know How Theresa Cachuela’s Killer Got A Gun Cachuela’s death shows the danger ghost guns pose to victims of domestic violence and the general public, law enforcement officers say.

October 17, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/10/police-still-dont-know-how-theresa-cachuelas-killer-got-a-gun/

Crime

Bribery Case: Architect, 92, On Trial For Failed $20 Gift To City Worker An elderly architect tried to slip an employee what he called a gratuity. County prosecutors say it was a bribe. A judge will decide.

Bail maintained for Puna man accused of sex assault

Documents detail violent Hilo incident that left one man dead

Police investigating homicide in Hilo

Supreme Court affirms conviction, overturns appeal in sex assault of minor

Kapaau man who had dozens of dogs pleads not guilty to animal cruelty

Police seek suspects in Ocean View robbery

Canadian man pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl

Kurtistown man indicted for fatal crash that killed 2

Legal wrangling continues in fatal dog attack case

Canadian man accused of sexually assaulting teen

Data Dive: Neighbor Islands Solve More Burglaries, Car Thefts Than Oʻahu A new state database shows crime is down in Honolulu and up on the neighbor islands. But the less populous counties had more success in solving some offenses.

Kapahulu Barricade Suspect: ‘I Shot Back At Them’ In a series of Facebook Live videos, a man who identifies himself as the person engaged in an ongoing standoff with police acknowledged shooting at officers and asked for his family to be flown from Kauaʻi in exchange for surrendering.

Ex-Kauaʻi Cop Accused In Airport Death Lacked Security Guard License The case underscores concerns about oversight of the 1,100 private security personnel at the state’s airports.

Former Hawaiʻi Defense Contractor Gets Prison Time For Illegal Donations A federal judge says Martin Kao’s prison sentence will be a deterrent for others.

Waimea man pleads not guilty to child porn charges

Police Still Don’t Know How Theresa Cachuela’s Killer Got A Gun Cachuela’s death shows the danger ghost guns pose to victims of domestic violence and the general public, law enforcement officers say.

Man accused of embarking on wild crime spree in Volcano

Parolee who killed Big Island woman in 1978 is ‘under the highest level of supervision’

Police investigate mutilation of sheep at Puna farm

PROGRESS OF PUʻUHONUA O WAIʻANAE MOVE TO MAUKA FARM VILLAGE

PUBLIC INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HAWAIʻI COLORECTAL CANCER SUMMIT 2026

HOPE Services Hawaiʻi, Ka Hale A Ke Ola and Project Vision Hawai’i’s Medical Respite Care Programs on the Neighbor Islands Earn National Certification

GOVERNOR GREEN ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED IN HONOR OF FALLEN HAWAIʻI SOLDIER

11-Year-Old Boy Dives Into Action to Save Drowning Man After Others Froze

Kirstin Downey: Waimānalo Kauhale Project Catches Many Off Guard The Green administration is moving quickly despite Native Hawaiian concerns that the homeless project will push out Hawaiians who have been waitlisted for decades.

Not Again! Another Sidewalk Collapse Next To Barefoot Beach Cafe The sidewalk along Queen’s Beach continues to collapse into the sand.

‘Keep Hawaiʻi Loud’: Car Stereo Enthusiasts Boo Increased Fines On Maui For some Maui residents, the noise is a source of repeated frustration. Others see the music as part of Hawai‘i’s local culture.

Accused Puna Killer Faces Mental Health Evaluation. Here’s What That Means Jacob Baker’s case has been suspended while examiners determine whether he is fit to stand trial for the murders of three people on the Big Island that sparked a manhunt. The process has proven to be controversial.

Local regatta season concludes with Aunty Maile Moku O Hawaii Championship

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