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Pearl City woman gets supervised release following threats against the president
Rebecca Folley made hundreds of Facebook posts threatening to kill Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Michael BrestovanskyFebruary 13, 2026
Tenants facing eviction can seek mediation under new state program
The Pre-Eviction Mediation Filing Program requires landlords to offer mediation before evicting a tenant for not paying rent
Michael BrestovanskyFebruary 05, 2026
Community Voices: Tax versus Judiciary
There are two Hawaiʻi Supreme Court cases pending that involve fights over the extent to which courts can get involved with the Department of Taxation.
Tom YamachikaFebruary 03, 2026
Reed Mahuna named police chief after nationwide search
Mahuna has been offered the position of Hawaiʻi County police chief following a nationwide search and strong public support, the Hawaiʻi County Police Commission announced Friday.
Daniel FarrJanuary 31, 2026
Green backs BAC reduction bills
Two state bills would lower the threshold for drunk driving from .08 to .05.
Michael BrestovanskyJanuary 30, 2026
Vice division cracks down on drugs, guns
Hawai‘i Island police seize hundreds of pounds of narcotics, dozens of firearms and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash in first year after units merged.
Daniel FarrJanuary 29, 2026
Green, legislators promise anti-ICE bills
Lawmakers promise legislative response to Minneapolis shootings
Michael BrestovanskyJanuary 28, 2026
8 finalists to interview for Hawaiʻi Police Chief
The commission plans to make its decision once the selection process wraps up on Jan. 30. Any chosen candidate would receive a provisional appointment, pending the successful completion of required screening procedures such as a background check, psychological assessment and polygraph test.
Daniel FarrJanuary 27, 2026
Traffic, drug deaths rise in Honolulu
Methamphetamine remained the leading contributor. Fentanyl-related deaths rose sharply, increasing by nearly 60% over three years. Cocaine-related deaths also increased during that period.
Daniel FarrJanuary 24, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court hears "vampire rule" gun law arguments
Wolford v. Lopez challenges 2023 gun law prohibiting concealed firearms on private property.
Michael BrestovanskyJanuary 21, 2026
CONGRESS WATCH: Supreme Court hears arguments in landmark trans athletics case
Hawai‘i Sen. Mazie Hirono was a lead signatory of a brief supporting trans athletes last year.
Michael BrestovanskyJanuary 14, 2026
Waipahu man gets 30 years for child porn streams
Robert Silva, 52, tipped streamers in the Philippines to sexually abuse children on camera.
Michael BrestovanskyJanuary 09, 2026
Supreme Court throws out Maui condo owner class-action suit
Condo owners found themselves owing thousands more in property taxes in 2021. Their case went to the Hawai‘i Supreme Court.
Michael BrestovanskyJanuary 06, 2026
Four arrested statewide over fireworks incidents
Police departments report more than 700 calls for service regarding illegal fireworks over New Year's Eve.
Michael BrestovanskyJanuary 03, 2026
Don't burn your Christmas trees at the beach, DLNR warns
DLNR patrols to prevent illicit Christmas tree bonfires at Kāne‘ohe Bay over the holiday
Michael BrestovanskyJanuary 01, 2026
Two Big Island men arrested over firework smuggling scheme
Darrel Goo and Cy Tamura face federal charges over nearly a decade of illegally transporting fireworks into the state.
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 31, 2025
Hawai‘i gets $260,000 in Mercedes-Benz emissions fraud lawsuit
Automaker settles with 48 states for $150 million.
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 30, 2025
Six court cases to watch in 2026
From student admissions policies to gun control laws, these are some of the biggest Hawai‘i court cases continuing into next year.
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 27, 2025
Governor, Hilo community mourns death of emergency room doctor
Police have indicated that speed, alcohol and/or drugs, and reckless driving are believed to be contributing factors to the fatal crash on Saddle Road on Christmas Eve.
Daniel FarrDecember 27, 2025
Suspect identified in 15-year-old Kaua‘i murder case
Gregory Glaser is wanted for the 2010 suspected murder of Amber Jackson in Kapa‘a
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 24, 2025
PayPal pays up
State lawsuit against PayPal over unfair and deceptive practices settled for $6 million.
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 23, 2025
‘Aiea man gets 20 years for child sex assault
Mother and son Dorothy and Bryson Mahoe have both been sentenced for their roles in abusing four children over seven years.
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 19, 2025
Lethal force justified in June Sand Island shooting
Christian Latimore, 37, was shot and killed after a standoff on his boat in Ke‘ehi Boat Harbor.
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 18, 2025
Hyundai, Kia to offer theft reimbursements after settling class-action lawsuit
Class-action settlement means eligible drivers could receive up to $4,500 if their car was stolen this year.
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 17, 2025