43-Year-Old Man Charged with First Degree Robbery Following Home Invasion in Palolo Valley, Honolulu
The quiet of Palolo Valley was shattered last week when a 76-year-old resident faced a terrifying ordeal in his own home. The Honolulu Police Department reported that an armed robbery occurred on August 10, at approximately 12:10 PM. An unknown assailant entered the victim's residence, brandished a firearm, and...
Chinatown acid attack leaves community on edge
A brutal acid attack in Chinatown has left a man seriously injured and the community on edge.
Beth Fukumoto: Drop The Defeatist Attitude When It Comes To Housing
When my husband first came to Oʻahu, I introduced him to more than just Spam musubi, shave ice and the North Shore. I made sure he knew about all of the issues that keep me up at night. Parents watching their kids leave because a starter home here is...
Former Punahou coach faces sentencing for child exploitation
Former Punahou coach Dwayne Yuen awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to child exploitation and harassment involving ten victims.
Feds Investigating At Least One Prison Guard’s Actions In OCCC Killing
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a “target letter” to a state corrections officer signaling his actions are under investigation in connection with the beating death of an inmate — allegedly by other prisoners — at the Oʻahu Community Correctional Center two years ago, Honolulu Civil Beat has learned.
Businesses prepare for construction barriers with Skyline expansion
HONOLULU (KHON2) — With Skyline’s next phase breaking ground on Aug. 11, some Kakaʻako businesses are already bracing for construction headaches. With the ceremonial turning of the soil and Hawaiian blessing, the city’s long-anticipated Civic Center Rail Station project is underway. “We’ve come a long way. We still...
Suspect wanted in groping incident at UH Manoa
MANOA, Hawaii (Island News) -- A sexual assault suspect is wanted after a groping incident occurred at the University of Hawaii at Manoa on Monday. The alleged sexual assault happened at approximately 1:30 p.m. near the UH Manoa Lower Campus entrance, which was then reported to the UH Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Honolulu Cops Nab 43-Year-Old in Gunpoint Home Raid on 76-Year-Old Senior
A suspect has been arrested in Palolo after an armed home invasion that left a 76-year-old man shaken but physically uninjured. On August 10, 2025, at about 12:10 p.m., an unknown male allegedly entered the victim's Waiomao Road home, held a gun to his head and demanded money before fleeing with personal property....
Oahu man accused of recording a man in a bathroom stall, additional incidents
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly recording a man in a bathroom stall in addition to several other invasive acts on Oahu. Donovan Ranon, 21, was initially arrested in February, accused of using a recording device in a closed bathroom stall in Moanalua while the victim, a...
Checks bounce after Straits shuts its doors
A Ward Village restaurant closed abruptly in June and workers say they are still waiting for paychecks.
