Entries tagged 'violence'

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...

"Waikiki is Scary": Terrified Residents Plead with Hawaii Cops to Make Resort Mecca Safer

Waikiki is called crowded, wonderful, and all sorts of other adjectives. Lately, it's being called a new word by residents who live there -- dangerous. A rise of high-profile, seemingly random low-grade violence has roiled the community enough to cause...

At the Risk of Ticking Off a Lot of People....Beat Someone Up in Hawaii and Get Out of Jail Free

Violence is something that people don't like to talk about as being present in Hawaii. For the most part, Hawaii is a safe place. However, there are some really troubling signs. According to the most recent FBI violent crime survey,...