A man on the Big Island (Hawaii) has been charged by police for stabbing a fireman in the head with a pen multiple times right near the Hawaii Island fire station. Dylan Trumpy was charged with second-degree assault and first-degree terroristic threatening. He is being held at the Kona police cellblock in lieu of $4,000 […]
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Waikoloa Home Destroyed by Fire
A Waikoloa home was completely destroyed on Christmas by a fire that raged through the home very quickly. The fire destroyed the structure and a Porsche parked in the garage. Hawaii County firefighters say gusty winds may have contributed to the quick spread of the fire, which was reported at 7:16 p.m. at 68-3556 West […]
Diver Drowns Off South Point
An Ocean View man has died after getting into some trouble while scuba diving Tuesday afternoon at South Point, according to Hawaii County police. Police said they are investigating it as a public accident, and said it appears to be a possible drowning case. Police identified the victim as Gordon Kimo Lopes, 49, of Ocean View. […]
Hawaii Man Convicted of Federal Tax Fraud
A Hawaii man has been convicted of federal tax fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s office in San Jose, Calif. announced Wednesday Eric Aaron Lighter was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit blackmail and witness tampering. Prosecutors say the 61-year-old self-described real estate developer and […]
Kapalama Bar Fight Suspect Charged With Manslaughter
The suspect in the death of a Honolulu man in a fight outside a Kapalama bar is scheduled to appear in Honolulu District Court this morning after being charged with manslaughter. Tevita Aholelei, 21, was being held on $100,000 bail. Police said Aholelei hit a 26-year-old Honolulu man outside the Da Kine Sports Bar at bout […]
Waipahu Community Care Home Resident Attempts Murder
Prosecutors are set to charge a 44-year old man that lives in the Waipahu Community Care Home area with second degree attempted murder in the stabbing of a community care home operator Tuesday morning. Jonathan Laronel is currently being held on $100,000 bail and is expected to make an initial appearance in District Court this […]
Big Surf Continues to Hit the North Shore
Big waves continue to hit the North Shore of Oahu and other Hawaiian islands, as waves as high as 22-feet are expected today before dropping back down on Sunday. A high surf advisory remains in effect for north and west shores of Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Molokai and Niihau. Forecasters say the swell will remain steady […]
Teenage Girl in Hospital After Canoe Overturns off Kailua
A teenage girl went to the hospital following a mishap involving racing canoes during a regatta in waters off Kailua Beach Park this morning. High school-aged paddlers from five canoes were racing from the Lanikai side of the beach toward Kaneohe when they somehow got into trouble and overturned at about 9:30 a.m., Honolulu fire […]