Honolulu Daily Local Headlines: Waikīkī Arrest, Kapolei Charges, Chinatown Archway
Honolulu, HI – March 3, 2026 – Waikiki officer attack update, Kapolei murder charges, Chinatown archway groundbreaking, and new EMT training.
Public safety
Police are investigating a Waikiki incident from Saturday, Feb. 28, after officers responded to a reported fight at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel around 4 p.m. Authorities say a suspect was found nearby and, during the detention attempt, a plainclothes officer suffered slash wounds to the neck. Police said the officer was taken to a hospital and listed in good condition, and a 33-year-old suspect was arrested on serious charges. The case remains under investigation.
On Sunday, March 1, police also announced charges in a Kapolei murder investigation tied to an incident on Puanohu Place. A 36-year-old man was charged with multiple felony offenses, including second-degree murder and several firearm-related counts, and police said he is being held without bail.
Neighborhood & city projects
Chinatown saw a visible step forward on Saturday morning, Feb. 28, with a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Kekaulike Archway project at Kekaulike and King streets. Backers say the arch is meant to serve as a welcoming gateway and a symbol of cultural pride as improvements continue in the district. Construction is expected to wrap up in July.
Community & workforce
A new EMT training program based in Waiʻanae is underway, aimed at building emergency response capacity while creating local career pathways. The program is a partnership between Honolulu EMS and the Waiʻanae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Organizers recognized the first cohort of 12 recruits—all from Leeward Oahu—and the academy is scheduled to run for five months with hands-on training that includes CPR, trauma care, and patient assessment.
Sources
- https://www.honolulupd.org/hpd-investigating-attempted-murder-in-the-first-degree-of-a-law-enforcement-officer-in-waikiki/
- https://www.honolulupd.org/update-suspect-in-kapolei-murder-investigation-charged/
- https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/03/01/chinatown-kekaulike-archway-project-breaks-ground/
- https://spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/evening-briefing/2026/03/02/hawaii-evening-briefing–march-2–2026
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