Public Safety

HPD: Man Shot By Police In Waipahu Was Armed With Machete Matthew Leonard/Civil Beat/2024

HPD: Man Shot By Police In Waipahu Was Armed With Machete

The alleged assailant and the victim of a machete attack both face charges after a family disturbance escalated into a confrontation with two officers.

Westside Shooting Victim Fights To Walk Again As Her Family Seeks Justice Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Westside Shooting Victim Fights To Walk Again As Her Family Seeks Justice

Richianna DeGuzman was caught in the crossfire in a gang shooting in 2023, her mother says. But her case remains unsolved.

Illegal Game Rooms: Landlords May Face More Fines, Code Violations Honolulu Police Department

Illegal Game Rooms: Landlords May Face More Fines, Code Violations

The city’s Gambling Rooms Task Force recommended codifying efforts to hold property owners accountable.

Dana Ireland Case: Police Don’t Have To Release Records About New Suspect Hawaii Police Department

Dana Ireland Case: Police Don’t Have To Release Records About New Suspect

But the state Supreme Court said two men exonerated in the 1991 murder can move forward with wrongful conviction compensation claims.

Strong Opposition Delays Vote On $1.5M Settlement Over Deadly Police Shooting (Screenshot/Olelo TV/2024)

Strong Opposition Delays Vote On $1.5M Settlement Over Deadly Police Shooting

Honolulu City Council members said they wanted time to review evidence in the Lindani Myeni case and would reconsider the issue next month.

Westside Violence: Man Fatally Stabbed In Nanakuli Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Westside Violence: Man Fatally Stabbed In Nanakuli

The killing occurred amid efforts to stop rising violence in the area.

Ex-Miske Associate Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Prison David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Ex-Miske Associate Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Prison

Jake Smith emerged as a key witness against the convicted Honolulu crime boss after agreeing to a plea deal with prosecutors.

Westside Lawmakers Push For ‘All Hands On Deck’ Effort To Make The Community Safer Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2021

Westside Lawmakers Push For ‘All Hands On Deck’ Effort To Make The Community Safer

State and city representatives are proposing initiatives to address community concerns from a variety of angles.

Waianae Care Providers Want More Funding For Mental Health Programs Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Waianae Care Providers Want More Funding For Mental Health Programs

The toll of violent crimes in the area has stressed a health care system that’s already stretched thin.

Waianae Illegal Parties: Beyond The Silva Dome Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Waianae Illegal Parties: Beyond The Silva Dome

Community members say events in venues without permits are common on the Westside, while the city says it cannot do much more than issue violations.