Crime

Assistant Chief of the Honolulu Police Department Brian Lynch spoke to The Conversation’s Catherine Cruz about the latest enforcement actions taken against fireworks scofflaws during New Year's Eve celebrations on Oʻahu.

State Sen. Glenn Wakai, who represents District 15, which encompasses the Salt Lake-Āliamanu area, spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the fatal fireworks explosion that took place last New Year's Eve.

Hawaiʻi authorities are cracking down on illegal fireworks after a tragic explosion last New Year's Eve killed six people.

The State of Hawaiʻi Director of Law Enforcement Mike Lambert spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about illegal firework concerns ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations.

Under a multi-million dollar settlement, Hyundai and Kia have agreed to equip all future vehicles sold in the U.S. with security features that prevent thieves from starting the engine and blocking off access to the ignition cylinder.

The Hawaiʻi Crime Dashboard displays data on reported crimes from each of the state’s four major counties between 2021 and 2024. It breaks down the total data into graphs, pie charts, and percentages that can be filtered based on year, offense type, and location.

The state’s 2024 solve rates of violent crime rose slightly from 2023 to 40%. But it’s still below the national average.

The Honolulu Police Department said Clarence Luke was arrested on Wednesday morning in connection with the death of his friend, 55-year-old Jonnaven Monalim.

UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn was arrested and charged with third-degree assault this week. Penn is scheduled to make an initial court appearance on Dec. 2 in Hilo District Court. This is Penn's sixth arrest of the year.

This recent recovery was the operation’s fifth mission since it began in 2020, and it has recovered more than 40 young people in the past five years.