Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii’s Gun Ownership Ban For Young Adults
Lawyers assert that Hawaii is the only state with a complete ban on acquiring and owning firearms and ammunition by those who are 18 to 20.
Kauai Police Chief’s Retirement Plans Won’t End Disciplinary Proceedings
Todd Raybuck has had a troubled tenure, including allegations of discrimination and leaving his loaded gun in a bathroom at the police station.
911 Outage Complicated By Failure Of Backup System, Honolulu Police Say
Police described a cascade of problems that led to a delay in informing the public about the outage.
Machetes Are Common Tools In Hawaii – Including For Crime
Knives and cutting instruments, like machetes, are used more often in violent crimes than firearms in Hawaii, statistics show.
Panic Buttons For Schools? Hawaii Has A New System To Deal With Violence
The $7 million mobile security system also can be used by top state officials and lawmakers.
Honolulu Police Shooting Lawsuit Heads To Court After Settlement Stalls
The City Council declined to vote on a $1.5 million settlement in the lawsuit over the killing of Lindani Myeni amid strong opposition from law enforcement officials.
Honolulu Police Shooting Suspect Is Charged
The man, who allegedly shot at police then was seriously injured after officers fired back, is being held on $1 million bail.
HPD: Man Shot By Police In Waipahu Was Armed With Machete
The alleged assailant and the victim of a machete attack both face charges after a family disturbance escalated into a confrontation with two officers.
Westside Shooting Victim Fights To Walk Again As Her Family Seeks Justice
Richianna DeGuzman was caught in the crossfire in a gang shooting in 2023, her mother says. But her case remains unsolved.
Illegal Game Rooms: Landlords May Face More Fines, Code Violations
The city’s Gambling Rooms Task Force recommended codifying efforts to hold property owners accountable.