Court: Federal Agent Christopher Deedy Could Face A Third Trial
The federal agent killed Kollin Elderts in 2011 after a night of bar hopping. Deedy has been acquitted of murder, but a federal appeals court says he can face a trial a third time for assault.
How One Hawaii Man Is Using An Invasive Tree To Nurture His Community
The Westside resident thinks kiawe trees can revolutionize Oahu’s food system and help the next generation learn to love where they live.
Miske Case Rocks Stagehand Union After Executive Board Member’s Guilty Plea
Norman Akau pleaded guilty to taking part in the Miske organization last month. Another union member says coworkers plotted with Miske to kill him after a falling out.
Building Honolulu Rail: It’s Just A Matter Of Time Before You Hit Something Important
Utilities often aren’t where they’re shown on the drawings. For rail work on Dillingham, buried hazards are a complicated and expensive reality.
Toby Martyn Resigns As HART Board Chair Amid Latest Rail Upheaval
The move comes as the board faces scrutiny for its questionable handling of two recent consultant contract awards.
Defendant In 2010 Killing Of Cab Driver Found Guilty Of Manslaughter
The case included recanted testimony, an overturned verdict and a victim who had survived the Cambodian killing fields.
Ethics Commission Quietly Drops Kealoha Investigation As Questions Swirl
The Honolulu Ethics Commission hired two outside attorneys to investigate the Kealohas as well as the people who had previously scrutinized their wrongdoing.
Taxpayers May Foot The Bill For Lawyers For Officers Charged In Sykap Shooting
The Honolulu Police Commission also says it needs more time to hire a consultant to help with finding a new police chief.
Thousands Of New Rooftop Solar Systems Could Be Going Up On Oahu
Regulators hope new incentives for rooftop solar and battery storage systems will help prevent a future energy shortage.
OIP To Investigate HART For Possible Sunshine Law Violations
Normally there’s a six-month cutoff to investigate such matters, but OIP made an exception due to the “significant public interest” in HART.