News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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Mexican National Faces New Charges for Illegal Reentry After Multiple Deportations and Prior Firearm Conviction
by ThundaHONOLULU, Hawaii – A federal grand jury has indicted Navor Salas Cruz, 52, a Mexican national, on charges of illegal reentry into the United States after a previous felony conviction …
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Honolulu, HI – The Department of the Attorney General announced today the successful prosecution of two men for selling illegal aerial fireworks, as well as charges against a woman for …
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HONOLULU, HI – Frederick K. Kamaka, Jr., the former business manager of renowned ʻukulele manufacturer Kamaka Hawaiʻi, Inc., has been sentenced for willfully failing to file general excise tax (GET) …
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Mikael Rivera, 47, of Kapolei, Hawaii, pleaded guilty yesterday to six counts of sexual abuse of a ward, admitting to sexually abusing inmates under his custody while working as a …
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Martin Kao, 51, a resident of Honolulu and Chief Executive Officer of a Hawaii-based defense contracting company, was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for his role in a …
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HONOLULU — Jerry Bump has officially stepped into the role of acting Insurance Commissioner for the state of Hawai’i’s Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Insurance Division (INS), effective …
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In a recent assessment by America’s Health Rankings 2024 Annual Report, Hawaiʻi has been recognized as the eighth healthiest state in the nation based on critical health measures. This marks …
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HONOLULU – January 29, 2025 – In a shocking case that highlights serious breaches of safety protocols within correctional facilities, former adult corrections officer Gilchrist Fernandez has entered guilty pleas …
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HONOLULU — The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB), part of the Hawaiʻi Department of Health, has introduced a new voluntary sign for reserved van-accessible parking spaces. The sign is …
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Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Joins $106 Million Settlement with Vanguard Over Investor Tax Issues
by ThundaThe Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), through its Securities Enforcement Branch, has announced its involvement in a $106 million settlement with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard …
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Hawai’i Department of Agriculture Urges Poultry Owners to Increase Biosecurity Amid Avian Influenza Concerns
by ThundaThe Hawai’i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is once again urging both commercial poultry operations and backyard bird owners to bolster their biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from avian influenza, …
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January 15, 2025 Hawai‘i lawmakers began the 2025 legislative session on Wednesday with a commitment to stabilize the state’s property insurance market, which has been significantly impacted by natural disasters …