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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Westside Violence: Man Fatally Stabbed In Nanakuli
The killing occurred amid efforts to stop rising violence in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.