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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.
December 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
HART hits back in Skyline lawsuit
A contractor sued HART for millions last month over Skyline delays. HART filed a counterclaim Thursday accusing the contractor of filing a false claim.
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 13, 2025
DOJ sues Hawai‘i over voter registration data
The U.S. Department of Justice requested voter registration data from 40 states, including Hawai‘i, earlier this year. Hawai‘i's Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago refused.
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 13, 2025
Maui man gets 40-month sentence over homemade firework
Jess Lee used an explosive powder to build homemade fireworks in 2024, according to an FBI investigation.
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 10, 2025
Man convicted of fatal Wahiawā stabbing to get retrial
Kai Dela Cruz was sentenced in 2024 to life imprisonment after a 2019 stabbing in Wahiawā. That conviction was vacated Monday.
Michael BrestovanskyDecember 09, 2025
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