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Danny De Gracia: Tackling Oahu Crime And Violence Requires A Holistic Approach Ku驶u Kauanoe/Civil Beat

Danny De Gracia: Tackling Oahu Crime And Violence Requires A Holistic Approach

Police presence is only a small part of addressing our island鈥檚 problems. We need to think about how all of us fit in to making a more connected, safer Oahu.

Waianae Shootings May Spur A Push To Strengthen Hawaii’s Self-Defense Laws David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Waianae Shootings May Spur A Push To Strengthen Hawaii’s Self-Defense Laws

Some lawmakers want to amend the state law on use of deadly force for self-protection, but a key senator says that’s unnecessary.

Hawaii Can Ban Guns On Beaches, An Appeals Court Says David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaii Can Ban Guns On Beaches, An Appeals Court Says

The Aloha State has been wrestling with how to square its strict gun laws with a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling expanding the right to bear arms.

The 3 Women Killed In Waianae Shooting Are Remembered For Their ‘Love And Aloha’

The 3 Women Killed In Waianae Shooting Are Remembered For Their ‘Love And Aloha’

Cherell Keamo, 36, Courtney Raymond-Arakaki, 34, and Jessyca Amasiu, 29, were identified as the three women killed in the Saturday night rampage.

Man Who Killed Shooter In Waianae Acted In Self-Defense, Lawyer Says Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Man Who Killed Shooter In Waianae Acted In Self-Defense, Lawyer Says

A dispute over a party at a neighbor’s property preceded the shooting Saturday night, which left four dead.

A Wave Of Westside Shootings Has People Saying ‘Enough Is Enough.’ But What More Can Be Done? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

A Wave Of Westside Shootings Has People Saying ‘Enough Is Enough.’ But What More Can Be Done?

Honolulu police promised to step up officer patrols in the area, where residents have long felt neglected by city services.

More Westside Violence: 4 Dead In Neighborhood Shooting At Party David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

More Westside Violence: 4 Dead In Neighborhood Shooting At Party

The shooting is the latest in a spate of recent gun violence in Waianae.

Miske Investigation: Unsealed Affidavit Offers New Clues In Killing Of Son’s Friend David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Miske Investigation: Unsealed Affidavit Offers New Clues In Killing Of Son’s Friend

The ex-Honolulu businessman was convicted of murder in connection with the 2016 killing of Johnathan Fraser, among other charges. His sentencing is set for late November.

Gun Violence On Oahu’s Westside Has Parents And Teachers Worried About School Safety Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Gun Violence On Oahu’s Westside Has Parents And Teachers Worried About School Safety

Some community members want to see retired police officers stationed on high school campuses, while others say after-school activities and mental health support would be more effective.