The man who shot five people in Waianae on Saturday, killing three of them, has been identified by his family as 58-year-old Hiram Silva. Silva was killed after the shooting by a 42-year-old resident, who police arrested for murder, but released Monday without charges or explanation. 

The man who shot five people in Waianae on Saturday, killing three of them, has been identified by his family as 58-year-old Hiram Silva. Silva was killed after the shooting by a 42-year-old resident, who police arrested for murder, but released Monday without charges or explanation.

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HNN News Brief (Sept. 3, 2024)

Honolulu police are investigating a serious pedestrian crash on South King Street near Kahuna Lane.Grassroots organizers rallied yesterday, calling for unity amid deepening political divisions. A mainland Little League team got a taste of Hawaii, more on how baseball and aloha turned their tournament connection into something more.

Honolulu police are investigating a serious pedestrian crash on South King Street near Kahuna Lane.Grassroots organizers rallied yesterday, calling for unity amid deepening political divisions. A mainland Little League team got a taste of Hawaii, more on how baseball and aloha turned their tournament connection into something more.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (March 1, 2026)

Sirens sounded across Israel after Israel and the United States carried out attacks against Iran overnight. Kauai Police are searching for two individuals in separate cases: a 12-year-old girl last seen over a month ago and a 27-year-old woman last seen Wednesday. West Oahu police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place Friday, and what we currently know on the suspect.

Sirens sounded across Israel after Israel and the United States carried out attacks against Iran overnight. Kauai Police are searching for two individuals in separate cases: a 12-year-old girl last seen over a month ago and a 27-year-old woman last seen Wednesday. West Oahu police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place Friday, and what we currently know on the suspect.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (February 28, 2026) 

The U.S. and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran, with the first apparent strike happening near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Meanwhile, on Oahu, Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez said her office is working to wrap up an investigation as soon as possible into allegations that a Hawaii lawmaker accepted $35,000 from a suspect in a federal corruption case, while state lawmakers are advancing legislation that would significantly increase penalties for bribery.

The U.S. and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran, with the first apparent strike happening near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Meanwhile, on Oahu, Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez said her office is working to wrap up an investigation as soon as possible into allegations that a Hawaii lawmaker accepted $35,000 from a suspect in a federal corruption case, while state lawmakers are advancing legislation that would significantly increase penalties for bribery.

HNN News Brief (Sept. 3, 2024)

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