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Bodycams Are Becoming ‘Second Nature’ For Cops But Piling On Work For Prosecutors Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Bodycams Are Becoming ‘Second Nature’ For Cops But Piling On Work For Prosecutors

HPD is reupping and possibly expanding its body camera program to more officers.

Back Behind Bars: Miske Co-Defendant Faces New Allegation Of Witness Tampering Screenshot/Hawaii News Now

Back Behind Bars: Miske Co-Defendant Faces New Allegation Of Witness Tampering

Preston Kimoto had been on pretrial release but was arrested by federal agents on Tuesday.

Authorities Arrest 2 During Dawn Raid Of Dilapidated Hilo Hotel Courtesy: DLNR/2023

Authorities Arrest 2 During Dawn Raid Of Dilapidated Hilo Hotel

Uncle Billy’s has attracted squatters, homeless people and drug addicts since its closure in 2017.

Hawaii On Course To Join States Where Gun Companies Can Be Sued Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii On Course To Join States Where Gun Companies Can Be Sued

Mass shootings have added momentum to efforts to hold companies liable.

Push To Lower The Legal Alcohol Limit For Hawaii Drivers Runs Out Of Gas Again Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Push To Lower The Legal Alcohol Limit For Hawaii Drivers Runs Out Of Gas Again

Advocates argue a lower BAC level is an effective deterrent and makes roads safer overall.

Miske Files: Alleged Crime Boss May Not Get A Las Vegas Trial But He Could Get Another Delay Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Miske Files: Alleged Crime Boss May Not Get A Las Vegas Trial But He Could Get Another Delay

A federal judge considered several motions in the high-profile murder and conspiracy case, including removing Miske’s longtime attorney.

Fatal Kailua Ambulance Fire Sparked By Oxygen Tank Mishap, Report Finds Hawaii News Now/2022

Fatal Kailua Ambulance Fire Sparked By Oxygen Tank Mishap, Report Finds

Honolulu EMS Director Jim Ireland said the department has made changes to operating procedures in response.

Hawaii AG: Imprisoned Prison Guard Shouldn鈥檛 Get His Job Back Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii AG: Imprisoned Prison Guard Shouldn鈥檛 Get His Job Back

The state says the labor board exceeded its authority and made a “clearly erroneous” decision regarding Jonathan Taum.