Entries tagged 'crime'

Honolulu Crime Stats Down -- Less Danger in Paradise

Nice to read that crime in Hawaii declined last year for the fourth year running. I hope this holds up to the economic stresses now coming into play in Hawaii due to airline closures, cruise ship departures, and other sundry...

Hate Crimes in Hawaii? Big Island Case Underway

I've often blogged about violence in Hawaii and my suspicions that a lot of violent or threatening acts are swept under the rug here. So it's good to see the authorities finally recognizing the true nature of the beast. This...

Hawaii's Top Radio Host Tells State Senator He Doesn't Trust White People: Can You Say Don Imus?

He didn't use those words exactly but Oahu's top radio drive-time host (Larry Price, who is part of the Perry & Price Duo on KSSK) essentially told the President of the Hawaii State Senate Gary Hooser that he didn't trust...

More Random Violence Against Tourists: How Safe is It Really?

Here's an article about the indictment for manslaughter of a former Hawaii high school football star in the unprovoked beating death of a visitor who had been accepted to the University of Hawaii's Law School. Granted, this beating happened in...

Hawaii: Car Break-In Capital?

I try to explain, often, to visitors coming to Hawaii that, yes, the signs you see at the all the public points of interest warning you not to leave valuables in your car really are for real. They will steal...