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Man convicted of imprisoning woman wins a retrial
Deno Bell was convicted of unlawfully imprisoning a woman in her own apartment. He claimed it was to prevent her suicide.
Michael BrestovanskyNovember 13, 2025

Explainer: What happens to unclaimed bodies at Hawai‘i's morgues
A brief look into what happens to unclaimed bodies in county morgues, stemming from Maui County's call for assistance in tracking down the families of 13 decedents in its care.
Michael BrestovanskyNovember 01, 2025

Maui convict brings decades-old rape conviction to Supreme Court
State Supreme Court to determine whether poor hair analysis should overturn Daniel Granillo's 40-year sentence for sexual assault.
Michael BrestovanskyOctober 24, 2025

Kamehameha Schools promises to fight for admissions policy
Lawsuit filed Monday challenges KS's policy of preferential treatment toward Native Hawaiian applicants.
Michael BrestovanskyOctober 22, 2025

HPD to begin using AI
HPD to test using AI-assisted police reports for non-arrest cases
Michael BrestovanskyOctober 18, 2025

Online travel agency could owe state $20 million in GET
Lawsuit by Booking.com against the Hawai‘i Department of Taxation going to state Supreme Court.
Michael BrestovanskyOctober 07, 2025

Lawsuit challenges Hawai‘i age limit on gun ownership
State law prohibiting gun ownership between the ages of 18 and 20 is the subject of a 2024 lawsuit moving forward in U.S. court.
Michael BrestovanskyOctober 04, 2025

Second lawsuit against Maui Land & Pineapple alleges power grab
Suit accuses landowner of "sneakily" attempting to seize control of Kapalua Resort Association.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 27, 2025

Maui landowner countersues in water battle
Maui Land & Pineapple hits back against golf courses and other water users, accusing them of ignoring water restrictions.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 24, 2025

Dole pesticide lawsuit back in Hawai‘i court
After nearly 20 years, suit accusing Dole Fruit Company of using toxic chemicals in Central America still unresolved.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 23, 2025

HPD endorses Green's traffic safety edict
Governor's executive order long awaited by Honolulu law enforcement.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 20, 2025

State regulations coming to e-bikes
Gov. Green signs executive order aimed at reducing traffic crashes.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 18, 2025