Second Man Charged with Murder Relating to Methamphetamine Trafficking
Second Man Charged with Murder Relating to Methamphetamine Trafficking HONOLULU – A second man, Taliau Tauvela-Afalava, 31 of Aiea, Hawaii,...
Crime
Mike Miske Killed Himself To Protect $20 Million Estate, Prosecutors Say The convicted crime boss died of a fentanyl overdose in federal prison in December 2024, before he had been sentenced.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/mike-miske-killed-himself-protect-20-million-estate-prosecutors-say/
Pāhoa Man Charged with Firearm Offenses
Pāhoa Man Charged with Firearm Offenses Hawai’i Island police detectives have arrested and charged 42-year-old Kawika Benny Kahee, of...
Hawaii Couple Convicted at Trial in Tax Refund Fraud Conspiracy
Hawaii Couple Convicted at Trial in Tax Refund Fraud Conspiracy Husband and Wife Participated in Nationwide Tax Fraud Scheme A...
Police Provide Update on Firearms Incident Near Kailua-Kona School
Hawai‘i Island police are providing an update regarding a firearms incident that occurred on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, outside a residence...
(Update) Two Previously Wanted Individuals Arrested
Media Release (Update #2) Hawaiʻi Island police have located and arrested two individuals previously sought in connection with an ongoing...
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FIRST IN STATE TO SECURE CONVICTION UNDER NEW HABITUAL UNLICENSED DRIVER LAW
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FIRST IN STATE TO SECURE CONVICTION UNDER NEW HABITUAL UNLICENSED DRIVER LAW HONOLULU – The...
Three Arrested Following Firearms Incident Near Kailua-Kona School
Hawai‘i Island police arrested three adult males this afternoon following a report of gunshots heard near a residence in the...
Former Maui Police Officer Sentenced to 65 Months for Unjustified Tasing
Former Maui Police Officer Sentenced to 65 Months for Unjustified Tasing U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Hawaii HONOLULU – United...
Armed Felon and Methamphetamine Trafficker from Oahu Sentenced to Over 14 Years in Federal Prison
Armed Felon and Methamphetamine Trafficker from Oahu Sentenced to Over 14 Years in Federal Prison U.S. Attorney's Office, District of...
Hawaii County police officer enters plea for tampering with physical evidence
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/26/hawaii-news/hawaii-county-police-officer-enters-plea-for-tampering-with-physical-evidence/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
State Senate bribery bills progress as corruption allegations linger
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/26/hawaii-news/state-senate-bribery-bills-progress-as-corruption-allegations-linger/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
FORMER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY TO EMBEZZLING GOVERNMENT FUNDS
FORMER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY TO EMBEZZLING GOVERNMENT FUNDS HONOLULU – On February 23, 2026, former Hawai‘i...
Police Renew Appeal for Information on Armed Fugitive; Two Previously Wanted Individuals Arrested
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a man and woman wanted on active...
2-18-26 Police Seek Person of Interest in Motorcycle Theft Investigation
2-18-26 Police Seek Person of Interest in Motorcycle Theft Investigation Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the theft of a motorcycle...
2-18-26 Police Arrest and Charge Hilo Man with Property and Drug Offenses
2-18-26 Police Arrest and Charge Hilo Man with Property and Drug Offenses Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged...
Honolulu Police Officer Shoots Hālawa Man During Domestic Dispute The man was wielding a knife and didn’t stop approaching police after being shocked with a Taser, police chief said.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/honolulu-police-officer-shoots-halawa-man-during-domestic-dispute/
Mike Miske Case: Investigation Into Crime Syndicate May Not Be Over Yet Recent court filings in the civil asset forfeiture case suggest that a criminal investigation may still be alive.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/mike-miske-case-investigation-crime-syndicate-not-over/
Hawaii attorney general says subpoenas issued in criminal public corruption case
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/14/hawaii-news/hawaii-attorney-general-says-subpoenas-issued-in-criminal-public-corruption-case/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
2-12-26 Police Seek Kona Theft Suspect
2-12-26 Police Seek Kona Theft Suspect Hawaii Police Department Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a...
