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Man With Knife Fatally Shot By HPD Officer In Waianae David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Man With Knife Fatally Shot By HPD Officer In Waianae

HPD Chief Joe Logan said the department has made changes to its communication strategy after criticism from city leadership over the handling of a previous incident.

Miske Trial: ‘Master Manipulator’ Or ‘Self-Made Businessman’? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Miske Trial: ‘Master Manipulator’ Or ‘Self-Made Businessman’?

After a prolonged jury selection process, the trial of the accused Honolulu racketeering boss began with opening statements.

Miske Is Set To Stand Trial Alone When His Brother Takes A Last-Minute Deal David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Miske Is Set To Stand Trial Alone When His Brother Takes A Last-Minute Deal

Opening statements in the high-profile case are expected to begin Monday in federal court in Honolulu.

Honolulu Police Turn To Popular Content Creator To Help Draw More Recruits Screenshot/HPD

Honolulu Police Turn To Popular Content Creator To Help Draw More Recruits

HPD has started a $23,000 collaboration with Kauai comedian Zavier Cummings to produce recruitment videos.

Former Hawaii Teacher Sentenced On Child Pornography Charges Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Former Hawaii Teacher Sentenced On Child Pornography Charges

Alden Bunag must also pay $30,000 in restitution and register as a sex offender.

New Gun Safety Training Rules May Be Hurting Sales. Supporters Say That’s A Good Thing David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

New Gun Safety Training Rules May Be Hurting Sales. Supporters Say That’s A Good Thing

Firearms instructors must get re-certified under a new law that requires gun applicants to get training on mental health, suicide prevention and domestic violence.

Potential Jurors Quizzed On Possible Bias As Miske Looks On In 1st Day Of Trial David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Potential Jurors Quizzed On Possible Bias As Miske Looks On In 1st Day Of Trial

The jury selection process is expected to take up to two weeks as attorneys question people one-by-one.

The Miske Case: Interesting Names On The Witness List Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

The Miske Case: Interesting Names On The Witness List

Hundreds of names have been submitted by the Miske defense as well as the prosecution.

The Miske Trial Is Finally Beginning. Some Potential Jurors Are Worried John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2020

The Miske Trial Is Finally Beginning. Some Potential Jurors Are Worried

Hundreds of witnesses may be called to testify in the federal criminal conspiracy case that also involves several former co-defendants who reached plea deals.

Illegal Fireworks Will Be Back On The Legislative Agenda After A Noisy New Year’s Eve David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Illegal Fireworks Will Be Back On The Legislative Agenda After A Noisy New Year’s Eve

More than 112,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized in December, but many people had supplies stockpiled from earlier in the year.