Crime

Pearl Haven, an Oʻahu-based program that takes a community-led approach to healing deep trauma, recently marked its five year anniversary. Over 100 girls have graduated since its inception.

Director of the state of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services Joseph Campos II spoke to HPR’s Maddie Bender about the governor’s new Medicaid Fraud Strike Force.

Prosecutors say the killings of three men on Hawaiʻi Island were “especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel.” Jacob Baker has been charged with murder in the deaths of three men over the age of 60.

Hawaiʻi Island Mayor Kimo Alameda urges the public to be on guard as federal and state law enforcement officers are working together to track down Jacob Baker, who is wanted in connection with three homicides in the Puna area.

A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men has been apprehended after a massive search of Hawaiʻi Island. Police say they deployed “significant resources” to find 36-year-old Jacob Baker.

A Maui anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike near a popular scenic lookout on Oʻahu has been found guilty of attempted manslaughter. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 13.

Kimberlee Bassford shares her thoughts following the death of Samoan poet Sia Figiel, who had been charged with the killing of Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard

Honolulu's Department of Emergency Management asks Oʻahu residents to complete storm damage reports by today; The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is making $4 mil available to beneficiaries impacted by recent storms and the government shutdown

A measure introduced by Rep. Jeanné Kapela would mandate the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to meet benchmarks to return them to Hawai‘i facilities. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports.

Fraud prevention expert Doug Shadel shares tips on how to detect AI and cryptocurrency scams and avoid becoming a victim of fraud.