Federal Organized Crime Case Against Mike Miske Has Been Tightened Up
Federal prosecutors filed a new indictment this week against Miske and his co-defendants, adding a couple new charges and removing several defendants who have already pleaded guilty.
Man Killed By Officers In Waikiki Is First Fatal Shooting By Police In 2022
The killing was not captured on police body cameras but video from the hotel may have recorded the event.
Police Commission Moves To Speed Up Hiring Process Next Time New Chief Needed
The commission took criticism after it took a full year to hire Chief Joe Logan following the previous chief’s sudden resignation.
Makaha Man Pleads Not Guilty to Harassing Woman While Blocking Beach Access
Another hearing is scheduled for Dec. 28 in a Waianae court on a separate terroristic threatening charge.
Makua Beach Standoff: Residents Say They Are Being Run Off By A Man Camping Out
People who regularly use the beach say Samson Souza has been blocking access for months. He says he’s trying to protect endangered spinner dolphins.
City Installs Sign Detailing Deaths On Olomana Trail To Inform Hikers Of Risks
Six people have fallen to their deaths from the mountain in the last decade, including two this year.
Honolulu City Council To Take First Look At Sensitive Places Gun Bill As Public Weighs In
The bill’s supporters say we must keep guns out of public areas frequented by children but opponents believe citizens with guns will provide a deterrent against crime.
Prosecutors Roll The Dice On New Enforcement Measures Targeting Illegal Gambling Rooms
Increased criminal penalties are intended to give investigators an ace up their sleeve in their efforts to stifle the operations and the criminal activity that can accompany them.
Hundreds Of Honolulu Residential High Rises Fail To Meet ‘Acceptable’ Fire Safety Standards
A new report on the results of comprehensive safety evaluations was recently shared with the Honolulu City Council. Very few high rises have fire sprinkler systems.
The Miske Files: The FBI Is Investigating One Of Its Own
Details surfacing in recently unsealed search warrant files give more insight into the federal government’s case against Honolulu businessman Mike Miske.