Waianae

A 14-year-old boy was charged after allegedly using a machete to carjack a 76-year-old woman in Waianae and later crashing the car near Kapiolani Medical Center.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested after threatening a woman with a machete and stealing her vehicle in Waianae. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly using a machete to carjack a 76-year-old woman in Waianae while she was feeding cats, and later crashing the vehicle near Kapiolani Medical Center.

Emergency flood mitigation work is set to begin in Waianae due to severe flooding from recent Kona lows, which caused several feet of water on roads, making them impassable. Previous flooding incidents involved only a few inches of water.

DLNR has extended a homeless encampment in Waianae, sparking frustration among residents who argue the coastline should be accessible for public use. A resident stated the need for the area to be available for the public, not just a select group.

Honolulu police arrested a 19-year-old man in Waianae for his alleged role in the Hopaka St. attempted murder investigation. He is reported to have fired at two victims during the incident.

A 16-inch water main break on Farrington Highway in Waianae is causing traffic delays and potential water service interruptions. BWS crews are working to address the issue.

Honolulu police conducted a raid on an illegal gambling operation in Waianae, arresting one man and seizing drugs, 23 machines, and over $8,000 in cash.

Firefighters have mostly contained a brush fire that began in Waianae on Saturday morning. The fire is now largely under control, though details about its size or impact are not specified in the article.