Hawaii
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3 juveniles arrested after North Shore assault
Police said the investigation remained ongoing, additional arrests were anticipated, and charges would be sought through the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney.
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Honolulu man charged in threats against Michigan governor
The man was previously convicted in federal court in 2006 for threatening to kill President George W. Bush and in 2012 for threatening to murder former U.S. District Judge Susan Oki Mollway.
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Lawsuit challenges Hawaii homestead blood requirement
The case is the latest legal challenge involving Native Hawaiian preferences, as President Donald Trump’s administration pushes back on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
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Police arrest second suspect in Wahiawa killing
Police had previously arrested a 23-year-old woman Monday on suspicion of second-degree murder in connection with the case.
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Honolulu pay raises to take effect without council vote
A 2024 charter amendment capped council pay increases at no more than 5% a year and barred council members from voting on their own raises.
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Man charged in seal case barred from Hawaii beaches
If convicted, he faces up to one year in prison on each count, supervised release, fines under each statute, and special assessments.
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Report disputes Hawaii military economic impact
Military demand for off-base housing raised average Oahu rents by 7.1% in 2024, costing nonmilitary renters an additional $234.8 million, a report said.
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Green Signs Law Allowing Young Brothers Rate Hikes
The company’s July 1 increase will be its second this year. The Public Utilities Commission approved a 25.75% increase last fall that took effect Jan. 1.
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Belatti ends Congress bid, enters lieutenant governor race
Belatti’s decision, less than a week before the candidate filing deadline, reshaped two closely watched races in Hawaiʻi.
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Florida men charged in Hawaii Army contract bribery
Prosecutors said the two suspects also inflated contract costs to cover the bribe payments.