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Suspected serial bank robber killed by police had dozens of prior convictions
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The suspected bank robber who was fatally shot by police early Friday following a barricade in Waikiki had 41 convictions, 27 for felony crimes. That’s according to a Honolulu Police Department spokesperson. Police had been searching for Eric J. Walsh — and officers went to Waikiki...
Michael Miske found guilty on 13 counts, including murder and racketeering
A federal jury convicted Honolulu businessman Michael Miske on several counts, including murder, as part of a crime enterprise case against him. Jurors agreed with federal prosecutors, finding him guilty of the most serious charges against him, including orchestrating the kidnapping and murder-for-hire of Johnathan Fraser, who Miske blamed for his son's death in a car crash.
2 teenagers charged in connection with break-in at Hawaii Island school
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island police have arrested and charged two male teenagers in connection with a break-in at Waiakea Elementary School and Waiakea Intermediate School. Officials said the break-in happened on Wednesday morning. Police say two individuals were observed on video surveillance breaking a glass window and entering the...
UH football team’s star wide receiver arrested for felony abuse
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - University of Hawaii wide receiver Steven McBride, 22, was arrested early Saturday morning, accused of abuse of a family member. The Rainbow Warriors’ starting senior was arrested in Wahiawa and was booked for a felony crime. McBride remains in HPD’s cell block. Multiple sources tell...
Man, 65, in serious condition for possible smoke inhalation after 2-alarm fire in Punaluu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 65-year-old man is in serious condition for possible smoke inhalation after a 2-alarm fire in Punaluu on Sunday morning, Honolulu Fire officials said. Honolulu Fire officials say the incident occurred just before 10 a.m. at a residence on Punaluu Valley Road. HFD, EMS, and HPD were...
Crews make significant progress, Koke‘e fire 85% contained
HONOLULU (KHON2) — After a dedicated effort spanning several days, multiple fire units began scaling back operations Saturday night following successful containment of approximately 85% of the wildfire near Koke‘e. The response, initiated on Thursday, involved a coordinated effort by ground and air crews amidst challenging conditions. Overnight, a vigilant fire watch was maintained, and […]
Man in serious condition after being rescued off Makiki Trail in Makiki
MAKIKI, Oahu (Island News) – A 59-year-old man was taken in serious condition after being rescued from the Makiki Trail after falling from a 40-feet ledge on Sunday morning, July 21, 2024. On Sunday morning around 9:33 a.m. the Honolulu Fire Department responded to an injured hiker on the...
Court Sentences Police Officer for Insurance Fraud
O‘ahu Circuit Court Judge Ronald G. Johnson sentenced Honolulu Police Officer Cheyne Kaninau for Insurance Fraud, a Class-C felony. Kaninau was involved in an automobile accident and subsequently obtained a GEICO insurance policy. He then attempted to file a claim with GEICO to have them pay for damages to his uninsured vehicle in the amount of $6,700.00.
Hawaii Island house fire that injured 3 people was intentionally set, investigators say
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Fire investigators say that a fire on Hawaii Island that burned three people on Friday was intentionally set. Fire investigators say that the three people suffered gasoline burns from the house fire. Officials say flames sparked in a bedroom on 29th Avenue and Kaloli Drive in Hawaiian...
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