ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ

Honolulu’s top prosecutor has been a harsh critic of a Justice Department investigation into Police Chief Louis Kealoha and his prosecutor wife.

Records show Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha has only contributed to a campaign once in the past decade.

In other issues raised by charter amendments, they aren’t hot on extending term limits or dedicating a portion of property taxes to the zoo.

But the commission’s newest member questions whether it would use the additional authority.

UPDATE: Steven Levinson will replace Ron Taketa, currently the chairman of the embattled board.

The department refuses to disclose portions of many of its policies to the public, including the one on use of force.

Mayor Kirk Caldwell won’t talk about why he’s not either replaced or reappointed the carpenters union leader.

A defense attorney wants the Hawaii Supreme Court to review whether city prosecutors have been violating federal law requiring them to reveal bad behavior.

The U.S. Department of Justice appears to be gaining steam in its investigation of Honolulu’s police chief and his wife for alleged corruption and abuse of power.

Former prosecutor Loretta Sheehan says public debate about police misconduct is necessary and healthy.