The Police Commission has the legal authority to hire the next chief, but Mayor Blangiardi has stated his desire to have “a very big say” and give preference to in-house candidates.
Video of the dark scene shows officers didn’t announce themselves as police, but HPD says the man must’ve known they were law enforcement.
Police said the man entered a home, sat down and took off his shoes before returning to his car and initiating a violent assault on officers who responded.
This is the second fatal shooting by Honolulu police officers this month.
Hawaii’s senior senator says there’s little appetite in Washington to appropriate more federal funds for Honolulu’s troubled and overbudget rail.
Ben Mahi, whose partner still works for HPD, faced criticisms about a potential conflict of interest.
The 2018 investigation was supposed to wrap up in a few weeks but dragged on for two years. No criminal charges have been filed.
The bike-share was a success after its 2017 launch, but revenues have plunged by nearly half amid COVID-19.
How Honolulu Will Select Its Next Police Chief
Friday, April 16Police Body Cam Footage Shows Officers Struggle With, Shoot Man In Nuuanu
Thursday, April 15HPD: Officers Shot Man After Home Invasion, Assault On Officers
Wednesday, April 14Honolulu Police Shoot, Kill Break-In Suspect In Nuuanu
Another $800M For Rail? Don’t Count On It, Schatz Says
Tuesday, April 13Blangiardi’s Pick For Police Commission Withdraws Nomination
Denby Fawcett: Honolulu Is Seeking A New Way To Address The Growing Homeless Problem
A Building Inspector Took Money From A Homeowner. Her Punishment: 2 Years Paid Time Off
Friday, April 9Embattled Honolulu Police Chief Announces Retirement
Wednesday, April 7Police Commission Slams Chief For Leadership Failures, Puts Her On Improvement Plan
Blangiardi And Ige Agree To Keep Looser COVID Restrictions Despite Rising Cases
City Permits Employee Pleads Guilty To Accepting Bribe To Expedite Project
New Honolulu Police Policy On Using Force Aims To Defuse Tense Situations
Tuesday, April 6Under New Leadership, HART Purges Nearly Half Its Staff
As Honolulu Opens Up, Some Artists Wonder Why Their Venue Is Still Shut Down
Monday, April 5Honolulu Police Chase And Shooting Leaves 16-Year-Old Suspect Dead, Others Injured
Despite Rising Cases, Blangiardi ‘Dead Set Against’ Return To Tier 2 For Honolulu
HPD Chief Susan Ballard Is Up For Review This Week. Is She Still Up To The Job?
Five Honolulu Planning Department Employees Indicted For Bribery
Sunday, March 28Hawaii Nonprofit Leader Pleads Guilty To Embezzling And Agreeing To Take A Bribe
Friday, March 26These Makaha Residents Are Hoping To Move A Major Highway
Honolulu Police Overtime Reached New Heights In The Last Fiscal Year
Wednesday, March 24Blangiardi Nominates Former HPD Officer For Police Commission
Tuesday, March 23Despite Lawsuit, HPD Still Lacks Conflict Of Interest Policy
Monday, March 22Honolulu Council Hopes Federal Relief Can Reverse Cuts In Blangiardi Budget
Thursday, March 18HART, Hitachi At Odds Over Wheel Defect As Rail Costs Soar
Wednesday, March 17Consider Shifting Police Funds To Social Services, Police Commission Says
Tuesday, March 16HART: Defective Train Wheels Are A ‘Major’ Problem And Possible Safety Issue
HPD Lawsuit Settlement: Teen Arrested By Classmate’s Father To Receive $150,000
Monday, March 15Budget Realities Undermine Blangiardi’s Vision For Honolulu
Thursday, March 11Honolulu Adjusts COVID Rules To OK Bars, Large Funerals And Sports
Tuesday, March 9Feds Examining Honolulu Police CARES Spending On ATVs, Robot Dog
Monday, March 8Rail Board Believed HART’s Former Director Misled On Costs, Records Show
There Are 10 Community Gardens On Oahu. None Of Them Are On The Westside
Thursday, March 4Police Commissioners: Redirect HPD Funds To Social Services And Cut Overtime
Wednesday, March 3Judge Upholds New State Law Requiring Police Misconduct Disclosure
Tuesday, March 2Blangiardi Proposes Slashing Honolulu Budget, No Tax Rate Hikes
Monday, March 1COVID-19 Relief Bill Includes $70 Million For Honolulu Rail
Here’s What Happens When Social Workers, Not Police, Respond To Mental Health Crises
Honolulu Council Chair Calls For Audit Of HPD Overtime
‘We’re Really Celebrating Tier 3’: Honolulu Eases Restrictions On Businesses
Tuesday, February 23Mayor: Oahu Pandemic Restrictions Set To Loosen On Thursday
Friday, February 19Honolulu Mayor Files Financial Disclosure — 3 Weeks Late
Monday, February 15Condo Complex’s Plan To Uproot Trees Has Residents Worried About Kaneohe Bay
Friday, February 12Honolulu: Blangiardi Keeps Oahu’s Pandemic Restrictions In Place
Thursday, February 11Hawaii Homeless Program Failed After Prosecutors And Police Wouldn’t Play Ball
The Construction Industry Is Still Going Strong In Hawaii. It May Get Even Stronger
Wednesday, February 10Will This Watchdog Bite? The Honolulu Police Commission Is At A Crossroads
Friday, February 5Denby Fawcett: A Mom’s Effort For A Safer Neighborhood Draws Fire
Wednesday, February 3‘Significant’ Disparity In Use Of Force Questioned By Honolulu Police Commission
Judge Sends Former Cop Who Flipped On The Kealohas To Prison
Tuesday, February 2Judge’s Ruling Gives Hawaii A Big Win In Kakaako Roads Dispute
Monday, February 1New Police Disciplinary Reports Reveal Serious Misconduct By Dozens Of Officers
Civil Beat Sues Honolulu Police To Make Officer Overtime Data Public
Thursday, January 28HPD Chief Shakes Up Covert Intelligence Unit After Years Of Scandal
Wednesday, January 27PODCAST: What Will It Take For Hawaii To Grow More Of Its Own Food?
Monday, January 25She Was About To Lose Her Job. Then Her Dad’s Department Hired Her
Thursday, January 21New Route For Honolulu Rail? Any ‘Hare-Brained’ Scheme Is Being Considered
Friday, January 15Soldier Arrested In Woman’s Death At Schofield Barracks, Army Says
Congresswoman Concerned About Hawaii Pandemic Response Got No Answers From Ige
Thursday, January 14Auditor: State Agriculture Agency Is Failing To Fulfill Mission
New Honolulu Mayor, Same Pandemic Tier System For Now
Tuesday, January 12New Honolulu Prosecutor Pledges To Restore Trust
Monday, January 11City, State Officials Monitoring Threats From Right-Wing Extremists
Sunday, January 10Honolulu Police Spent $150,000 In CARES Funds On A Robot Dog
Miske Case Weaves Together Disparate Strands Of Past Crimes
Friday, January 8Here’s Why You Can’t Judge Honolulu’s Bike-Share Program On Public Costs Alone
Thursday, January 7Hawaii ‘Proud Boy’ Could Face Consequences With Help Of US Attorney
Wednesday, January 6HPD Deputy Says ‘We Did Nothing Wrong’ In Surveillance Of Cabinet Official
Caldwell’s Top Aide Lands City Council Gig To Cash In On Retirement Benefits
Monday, January 4Conspiracy Charge Dismissed Against Katherine Kealoha Victim
For The Honolulu Rail Project, 2020 Was The Year The Wheels Fell Off