Twenty-one recruits officially joined the Honolulu Police Department Friday, with dozens more slated to follow in the coming year. Meanwhile, court records revealed a long history of traffic infractions for a man police say was responsible for a deadly crash on Hawaii Island Thursday.

Twenty-one recruits officially joined the Honolulu Police Department Friday, with dozens more slated to follow in the coming year. Meanwhile, court records revealed a long history of traffic infractions for a man police say was responsible for a deadly crash on Hawaii Island Thursday.

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Sunrise at 7 a.m. (October 25, 2025)

Following the developing news from a barricade situation that occurred in Kalihi last night. Windward Oahu was hit hard over the weekend with heavy flooding, and the extent of the damage. Mexico is experiencing chaos amidst the killing of a prominent cartel leader.

Following the developing news from a barricade situation that occurred in Kalihi last night. Windward Oahu was hit hard over the weekend with heavy flooding, and the extent of the damage. Mexico is experiencing chaos amidst the killing of a prominent cartel leader.

Sunrise 5 a.m. (February 23, 2025)

Big Island police are currently investigating a deadly crash in Waikoloa that took the life of a three year old. Residents at Otake Camp in Wailua were ordered to evacuate yesterday afternoon. One Kaneohe resident is dealing with major cleanup after floodwaters rushed into his yard and filled the space beneath his home. 

Big Island police are currently investigating a deadly crash in Waikoloa that took the life of a three year old. Residents at Otake Camp in Wailua were ordered to evacuate yesterday afternoon. One Kaneohe resident is dealing with major cleanup after floodwaters rushed into his yard and filled the space beneath his home.&nbsp;

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (February 22, 2026)

Police are currently investigating two overnight incidents involving violence in Mapunapuna. The state is on the hook for millions after failing to meet its obligations to a student with disabilities. Flash flood warnings were issued on this First Alert Weather Day. 

Police are currently investigating two overnight incidents involving violence in Mapunapuna. The state is on the hook for millions after failing to meet its obligations to a student with disabilities. Flash flood warnings were issued on this First Alert Weather Day.&nbsp;

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