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New arrivals who end up homeless test aloha, resources on Friendly Isle
"There comes a point where we have to say, ‘What about our people here on this island?'"
Kauai mayor wants island to be test site for controversial mental health plan
The idea is already generating opposition.
Completed questionnaires offer insight into prospective jurors for Kealoha trial
And many of them didn't hold back.
Louis Kealoha has ‘a temper’ and other things we learned in week 1 of the ‘mailbox trial’
The trial resumes Tuesday after the long holiday weekend.
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Defendants, attorney, alleged victims: Here’s who’s who in the Kealoha mailbox trial
It’s the most important public corruption trial the state has ever seen.
Doctors: Key witness won’t be able to testify in person at Kealoha trial
The elderly grandmother of Katherine Kealoha is not physically able to handle the stress that testifying would cause.
Nearly 200 prospective jurors already eliminated for Kealoha ‘mailbox trial’
Jurors were eliminated for a number of reasons, including connections to the parties, inability to be fair, or language or health issues.
First-time homeowners handed the keys to new affordable housing towers in Kakaako
A two-bedroom unit in Ke Kilohana measures about 750 square feet -- and prices start at around $473,000.
In bizarre twist, businessman labeled as ‘possible suspect’ in Kealoha mailbox theft
The man told HNN that he was stunned to be added to the case.
Honolulu mayor plans 3 tax hikes to cover future rail costs
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell has proposed a trio of tax increases to cover costs of a forthcoming rail line.
City slow to address fights, filth and lewdness that plague Waikiki pavilions
"They smell like marijuana and pee."
Watching Your Wallet: Spring housing market secrets revealed
Want to get top dollar for your home this spring? Or are you looking to buy your first home? NerdWallet gives tips for those on both sides of the equation.
Oahu hospital to launch ‘stabilization program’ for those in mental health crises
On the streets, the need is undeniable.
DNA Detectives: Scientists combining forensics with genealogy break ‘unsolvable’ cases
Scientists are using forensic genetics to help solve decades-old cold cases.
2 years later, officers accused in corruption case still getting paychecks
HPD officers accused in federal corruption case still getting pay checks
‘A humbled man’: Officer sentenced in connection with case against Kealohas
In federal court Monday, the former officer apologized for his actions, choking up as he spoke.
Failed and Forgotten
The deaths of hundreds of children because of abuse or neglect goes unnoticed every year by agencies that protect kids. Congress and a 45-year-old law are largely to blame.
A trifecta of failures puts kids at risk
When children die because of abuse or neglect, child protection agencies are often blamed – they are underfunded and overworked. But there are many other culprits who failed children.
Changes would make it easier to force homeless with severe mental illnesses to get treatment
“The previous law made it too hard for us to intervene."
Digital rollbacks: Millions of cars have false mileage on odometers
Carfax experts say there are potentially more than one million cars on the roads with false odometer readings - meaning their mileage has been rolled back to make the vehicles look like they have less wear and tear.
Internal affairs case opened after DPS’ head trainer accused of puffing up resume
“Marte Martinez lied on the job application regarding her education.”
Residents run into red tape in push to tackle squatters’ village in Kalihi Valley
“Nothing’s being done.”
Sizable rockfall is latest sign of settling at Kilauea summit
Park officials said the rockfall could be viewed from across across the caldera at Volcano House.
Advocates, families face overwhelming barriers to help homeless with severe mental illness
A law passed five years ago was supposed to offer a way out. It hasn't.
Petition to impeach city prosecutor prompts legal debate: Are e-signatures legal?
“To stymie our efforts or make it more difficult for us to collect signatures of our supporters."
8 homeless shelters don’t meet new standards, but will be funded anyway
Not funding the shelters wasn't an option given the state's ongoing homeless crisis.
She was identified as a victim in the case against the Kealohas, but was forced to pay legal fees
It was most of her life savings.
Feds to delay release of millions in rail funding over construction concerns
“FTA wants to see what the cost of the City Center contract is before releasing funds,” said Robbins.
Administrator in charge of DPS training programs accused of lying on her resume
Head of training at Public Safety Dept. accused of puffing up resume to get job, promotions
Watching Your Wallet: Experts give advice on reining in your tax refund
Rather than taking a tax refund check and splurging on a quick shopping spree, NerdWallet advises people make smart spending – or saving - plans.
An old hospital in Hilo is being transformed into a haven for the homeless
It's one of two Ohana Zone projects in the works for Hawaii Island.
Despite warnings, Kaneshiro continues to visit building that houses prosecutor’s office
Despite warnings from the state Attorney General to not show up to work, sources tell Hawaii News Now he's continued to come back, anyway.
Trial of former HPD officer delayed as more info tied to Kealoha is sought
Trial delayed for former HPD officer amid Katherine Kealoha scandal.
Report: Number of homeless living on Kauai streets nearly doubled since last year
Kauai was the only island to see an overall increase in it's homeless population.
Katherine Kealoha loses fight to keep personnel file secret, but questions remain
Some information requested seemed to be missing.
Impeachment proceedings for Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney hit a snag over signatures
Impeachment proceedings for Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney hit a snag over signatures
Judge OKs recorded testimony from 99-year old key witness in Kealoha case
“Typically you’re not allowed to take depositions in criminal cases except, as the judge said, in exceptional circumstances.”
Donations will fund new neighborhood for low-income kupuna in Pahoa
The need for more permanent housing across Hawaii Island is extremely high.
Council leadership: Taxpayers shouldn’t pay for ex-police chief’s legal defense
The police commission approved the funding, but is being urged to reconsider.
‘A no-brainer’: Thousands on Big Island now eligible for big discounts on produce
“It’s a dollar-for-dollar match.”
Undercounting hate: FBI will not report its hate crime numbers again this year as required by law
The Uniform Crime Reporting Act of 1988 requires federal law enforcement agencies to submit information about their cases to a federal database maintained by the FBI; however, those agencies are currently not submitting data, including information about hate crimes.
Amid homeless crisis, funding for critical homeless programs not yet in budget
“We really need to know that the money will be there to continue the services we have."
Ex-police chief’s attorney calls for law school to rein in criminal law expert
"I am not afraid to speak out on controversial legal issues that touch our community.”
‘Bring it on’: Judge issues stern warning to city Prosecutor’s Office
“I smell something very stink in this case."
Prosecutors seek taped deposition from key witness in case against Kealohas
Federal prosecutors want to have Florence Puana's testimony recorded because the aging grandmother of ex-deputy prosecutor Katherine Kealoha is having heart surgery.
Threat level at Kilauea lowered, signaling the end of an eruptive era
The Hawaii Volcano Observatory lowered the alert level at Kilauea from ‘advisory’ to ‘normal’ on Tuesday, signaling what the agency says is a return to a non-eruptive state.
'Gross incompetence or worse’: Rail purchase of reinforced steel questioned
The change order is one of hundreds of HART transactions under review by the feds.
State admits less-lethal options are on hand, but not for use in field
It cost taxpayers thousands.
Program that helps cover costs of kupuna care faces uncertain future
Without the program, families say they'll face tough decisions.
City Councilman pushes back against plan to pay ex-police chief’s legal fees
"They made the wrong decision."
Rail project whistleblower lawsuit attracts federal scrutiny
A rail contractor whistleblower says the U.S. Department of Transportation's inspector general has inquired about his claims.
42 sweeps in 90 days and still volatile encampment plagues neighborhood
“We had a shopping cart thrown through our front door. We find needles and blood in our bathroom. Just a couple days ago we had a stabbing take place right in my loading dock.”
New hire charged with reining in HART’s budget to get $329 an hour
And his previous work history should be a red flag, one critic says.
Watching Your Wallet: Thousands of consumer complaints hidden in federal watchdog database
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau provides information about financial institutions, including complaints. But NerdWallet and InvestigateTV have found examples of complaints that don't show up in the database.
State wants to build huge affordable housing projects with units on 99-year leases
The dense projects would not have income restrictions.
Hawaii council seeks details of disaster recovery funds
The federal funds were appropriated after the 2018 eruption of the Kilauea volcano on the Big Island.
State proposes permanent villages of tiny homes for the hardest to house
“This is the permanent housing answer for people who have otherwise refused to go to shelters."
Poll: Hawaii residents say they’re buckling under strain of state’s high cost of living
“How much it costs to live in paradise is pushing people to the brink."
Kaneshiro put himself on paid leave. So why is he showing up at the office?
The state attorney general said she planned to look into the matter.
Judge OKs use of cell tracking data in ‘mailbox case’ against Kealohas, officers
The evidence could play a key role in the upcoming trial.
Crews have removed 14,000 shopping carts from city streets since 2013
The crew has cleared more than 14,000 shopping carts from city streets since 2013.
Taxpayers will pay for city prosecutor’s legal defense in impeachment case
Those pushing for his impeachment say they don't plan to drop their fight.