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Hearing set for 2nd Maui bombing suspect

A 43-year-old man arrested Wednesday in connection with an ongoing investigation into improvised explosive devices set around Kula and Kahului will make his initial appearance…

Report backs empty-homes tax on Oahu

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice is recommending that the Honolulu City Council impose a 3-5 percent empty-homes tax, citing…

New state House member Iwamoto ready to serve

Kim Coco Iwamoto, 56, who will represent House District 25 beginning the next legislative session, pledged to be a strong advocate for marginalized voices and…

Dana Ireland murder investigation case revisited

The Hawaii Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday on a petition by the Hawaii Police Department asking the justices to order 3rd Circuit Judge Peter…

Grad Elarionoff named HPD Officer of the Year

The Hawaii State Law Enforcement Officials Association recently honored Acting Lt. Grad Elarionoff of the Hawaii Police Department as Officer of the Year during their…

Second phase of Lahaina fire findings released

No “single factor” led to the devastation caused by the Lahaina fires that killed 102 people, left thousands homeless and decimated the visitor industry, according…

Spy for China gets 10 years in federal prison

A former officer with the Central Intelligence Agency who admitted stealing classified information with his late brother and giving it to China in exchange for…