Deborah Davis
Suspect In Three Puna Murders Caught
An intense manhunt ended in a shirtless and emaciated Jacob Baker being led from the woods in handcuffs.
Civil Beat Illustration/2026
Puna Killings: Neighbors Asked For Help. It Didn’t Come In Time
After three men were found dead on the Big Island, apprehending the 36-year-old suspect became the police department’s No. 1 priority.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Mainland Candidate Selected As Honolulu Police Chief
David Lazar, a retired assistant chief from San Francisco, would be the first chief in more than 90 years who’s never worked for the department.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Stricter E-Bike Regulations Planned For Hawai‘i
The new bill would mandate helmets for anyone under 18, ban wheelies or stunt riding on public streets, and place other age restrictions on riding.
Caitlin Thompson/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu Police Shoot Teen In Stolen Vehicle
Interim Chief Rade Vanic said a police officer was injured in the incident, but did not provide details on the extent of the officer’s injuries.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Murder Charges, Then Freedom: Teens’ Pretrial Release Questioned
The cases raise questions about leniency shown to young arrestees and the effectiveness of ankle monitors.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
It’s Illegal To Ride A Moped Without A Helmet. Does Anyone Care?
Hawaiʻi made moped helmets mandatory last year, but police aren’t issuing tickets and few riders appear to be voluntarily donning the protective gear.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Run! Ala Moana Crosswalk Has Pedestrians Counting Down The Seconds
Cars power through this busy Ala Moana pedestrian crossing, while walkers are still trying to reach the other side.
Taylor Nāhulukeaokalani Cozloff/Civil Beat/2026
‘Not A Priority’: Frustrations Mount Over Missing Fire Evacuation Route
Hawai‘i County Council is weighing the mayor’s budget request to build more housing before finishing an evacuation route in Waikōloa.
Courtesy: Brandon Bulman/2026
Big Island Residents Say Dangerous Dog Law Has No Bite
After several attacks, police are trying to get the owner of a dog that’s been terrorizing a Puna neighborhood to surrender the animal.