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Why The Police Misconduct Bill Failed To Pass The Legislature — Again Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Why The Police Misconduct Bill Failed To Pass The Legislature — Again

One lawmaker says the bill was too complex to pass this year. But another says the political will still just isn’t there.

Honolulu Police Sergeant Charged With Domestic Abuse

Honolulu Police Sergeant Charged With Domestic Abuse

Updated: Darren Cachola had already lost his job — and then got it back — after a previous 2014 incident, in which he was caught on video punching his girlfriend.

Police Misconduct Bill Is Not Just About Naming Bad Cops Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Police Misconduct Bill Is Not Just About Naming Bad Cops

House Bill 285 is teetering on the political edge. Lawmakers should give it a solid push forward.

Katherine Kealoha鈥檚 Grandmother, 99, Finally Gets To Tell Her Story Submitted

Katherine Kealoha鈥檚 Grandmother, 99, Finally Gets To Tell Her Story

Florence Puana is a key witness and alleged victim in one of Hawaii鈥檚 largest public corruption scandals.

Grandma’s Deposition In Kealoha Corruption Case Postponed Submitted

Grandma’s Deposition In Kealoha Corruption Case Postponed

Florence Puana was hospitalized over the weekend. Prosecutors want to question her early because of her poor health.

Honolulu Police Corruption: This Is Why We Rarely Rely On Anonymous Sources Screenshot

Honolulu Police Corruption: This Is Why We Rarely Rely On Anonymous Sources

Readers should be able to know and trust where your information is coming from. But public officials also have a responsibility to speak up and correct erroneous reporting.

Ex-Mayor Peter Carlisle Wants To Be Honolulu Prosecutor Again AP

Ex-Mayor Peter Carlisle Wants To Be Honolulu Prosecutor Again

His longtime political rival, Keith Kaneshiro, has taken a leave of absence because he’s a target in a federal investigation.

Honolulu Police Corruption: ‘Don’t Try To BS’ The Judge Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Honolulu Police Corruption: ‘Don’t Try To BS’ The Judge

U.S. District Court Judge J. Michael Seabright is known for his intelligence, fairness and outstanding legal ability.

Kealoha Personnel File? We Got It 2 Years Ago Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Kealoha Personnel File? We Got It 2 Years Ago

There are plenty of ripples coming off the Kealoha conspiracy and corruption investigation.

Judge Allows Early Testimony From Grandmother In Kealoha Case Submitted

Judge Allows Early Testimony From Grandmother In Kealoha Case

Florence Puana, 99, will be deposed in case she is unable to testify during the corruption trial of Katherine and Louis Kealoha.