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Waimānalo volleyball coach charged with producing child porn
Elias David charged in U.S. District Court for producing videos of him having sex with a 17-year-old student.
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 06, 2025
Hawai‘i lawmakers demand investigation into Tripler OBGYN lawsuit
State congressional delegates publish letter calling for thorough investigation into how Maj. Blaine McGraw was allowed to allegedly harass and exploit patients for years.
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 03, 2025
Hawai‘i County cleans wreckage after Thanksgiving weekend fires
A pair of fires in Hilo left two dead, dozens displaced and five buildings destroyed.
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 02, 2025
HPD apartment search lawsuit still alive
2020 police search of an apartment could go to trial.
Michael BrestovanskyNovember 28, 2025
Hamada: Hard lessons about Iremamber Sycap
The City & County of Honolulu is poised to settle a lawsuit with Iremamber Sycap's family over his fatal shooting by Honolulu police in 2021. Are we doing everything we can to set young people on the right path before they get into trouble that could cost them their lives?
Rick HamadaNovember 25, 2025
Watch out for jury duty scams
Phone scams are becoming increasingly elaborate; here's how to watch out for one of the latest tricks.
Michael BrestovanskyNovember 21, 2025
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
Kailua-Kona man headed for retrial in 2018 murder case
Brian Smith was sentenced to life in prison for murder in 2019, but a legal dispute will send him back to court.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 16, 2025
'No arrests' in Fiji Tribute concert, HPD says
Aloha State Daily reached out to several city departments, including the Honolulu Police Department and those overseeing the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell and Kapi’olani Regional Park, which each hosted events for ticket holders.
Katie HellandSeptember 16, 2025
Green's affordable housing proclamations invalid, Supreme Court rules
Five emergency proclamations made in 2023 overstepped the governor's powers, according to a high court verdict.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 13, 2025
Ha‘ikū Stairs lawsuits go to third court
Three suits against the city are holding up planned demolition of popular site
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 12, 2025
Kamehameha Schools gearing up for legal battle over admissions policy
Virginia-based Students for Fair Admissions announced plans to challenge Kamehameha Schools preferential treatment of Native Hawaiian applicants
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 06, 2025
Century-old Maui land dispute ends before Hawai‘i Supreme Court
Pioneer Mill claimed ownership over Maui land in 1919. In 2025, that claim has been rejected.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 04, 2025