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Top trainer for deputy sheriffs, corrections officers admits to lying about her credentials
Updated: 5 hours ago
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By
Lynn Kawano
“It’s ridiculous,” said attorney Ted Hong.
News
Newly-unearthed letter from Akaka offers evidence of Red Hill leaks 2 decades ago
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By
Lynn Kawano
“My office has learned that in fact leaks did occur and that the tanks were drained and cleaned," the letter said.
News
He’s breaking barriers for Micronesians in Hawaii — and giving back along the way
Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 6:41 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
Today, there are about 15,000 Micronesians living in Hawaii, about 1% of the state’s population.
News
On Hawaii Island, they’re bringing psychiatric services to the streets — one patient at a time
Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 4:34 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
On Hawaii Island, officials estimate about half of the homeless population need psychiatric services.
Local Headlines
To help the hardest to house, they start with a simple question: How are you feeling today?
Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 4:34 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
Hawaii Island’s homeless population now stands at more than 1,000 people — up nearly 50% in the past five years.
News
‘Focus on healing’: Innovative hospital partnership aims to offer respite to those on the streets
Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 4:34 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
The partnership between the hospital and homeless shelter started a little more than a year ago and has quickly proven its worth.
News
Fentanyl overdoses are hitting every Hawaii community, on every island
Updated: Oct. 7, 2023 at 12:49 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
An East Honolulu woman, who wants to be called “Kerrie,” wants people to know the toll it’s taken on her family.
News
At DEA lab, tests find seized fake pills with 3 times the lethal amount of fentanyl
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 4:43 AM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
The lab tests drugs seized in California en route to Hawaii.
News
Former MPD assistant chief: Agency didn’t follow its own ‘all hazard’ plan in Lahaina disaster
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 4:41 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
He says having the right people collaborating together in the same room is crucial.
News
Critics claim Navy ‘caught in a lie’ about air quality monitors installed before de-fueling
Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 8:30 PM HST
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By
Mahealani Richardson
“When you get caught in a lie, it just adds more controversy to the chaos."
Current Radar
News
Illegal drugs are getting smuggled into Hawaii in record numbers. Here’s how
Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 5:44 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
Smugglers use various — and oftentimes creative — techniques to conceal narcotics.
News
Law enforcement partnerships on West Coast crucial to disrupting fentanyl trade to Hawaii
Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 12:45 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
“We want to go after their infrastructure at all levels."
News
As fentanyl deaths mount in Hawaii, law enforcement targets source of drug pipeline
Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 5:41 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
Experts say fentanyl isn’t just cheap to make, it’s lucrative.
News
WATCH: HNN Investigates premieres new special on Hawaii’s fentanyl crisis
Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 1:05 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
Fentanyl has hit Hawaii with force, killing people on the streets, in homes and in businesses.
News
Autopsy provides long-awaited answers in unattended death case that baffled police
Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 12:49 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
“It’s really tragic.”
Local Headlines
Former Civil Defense council chair: Officials failed to heed key warnings ahead of Lahaina disaster
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:37 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
“Information is no use if it’s not being utilized."
Local Headlines
Amid calls for accountability, Maui’s mayor steers clear of spotlight and avoids news conferences
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:12 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
He wasn’t present at two significant announcements last week.
News
HPD chief touts major drop in violent crime, but refuses to release the data
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 11:27 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
And crime statistics obtained through inside sources paint a somewhat different picture.
News
Emergency action plans are critical to disaster response, experts say. Where was Maui’s?
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 6:26 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
It’s still unclear if one even exists.
News
State abruptly cuts program seen as key to boosting number of paramedics trained in Hawaii
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 7:27 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
The grant program started in 2007.
News
Green acknowledges improved response in Lahaina could have saved lives
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 1:25 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
It’s still unclear exactly how many people didn't make it out.
News
Union boss calls on state to consider replacing decommissioned fire boat
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 7:40 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
Despite being one of the larger port cities in the United States Honolulu doesn’t have its own fire boat. In fact, none of the islands have one.
News
State declines to release details on brutal beating in OCCC cell that left man dead
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 11:59 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
Ryden Riveira was beaten so badly the 23-year-old went into coma and never woke up.
Local Headlines
First Maui victims were loaded into ambulances at least 12 hours before state was notified of deaths
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 10:59 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
“I don’t think we’ve ever seen anything like this, to be frank."
News
HIEMA head: It took hours for state to understand full scope of Lahaina disaster
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 11:03 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
“I’m telling you they didn’t know how bad the fire was until it was too late."
News
As Maui burned, Hawaii’s top emergency management officials were at a Waikiki conference
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 6:21 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
Those in attendance were quite literally the who’s who of disaster response: both locally and from across the Pacific region.
News
New data reveals dozens of power grid malfunctions as Maui wildfires began
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 6:26 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
HECO said their focus is on restoring power to more Maui homes.
Local Headlines
Maui’s emergency management director was at Oahu conference as wildfires raged
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 5:43 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
The whereabouts of Maui County’s Emergency Management Administrator the night the blazes broke out have also been unclear - until now.
News
Oahu community pleads with city to repair deteriorated guardrail
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 5:39 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
“This doesn’t provide any safety at all,” said Jerry Takesono. “It wouldn’t protect a dog if it ran into it.”
News
Autopsy reveals cause of death for suspect who collapsed during Oahu home invasion
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 4:39 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
On Nov. 7, 2022, Honolulu police officers swarmed an Olomana neighborhood, responding to reports of an early-morning home invasion.
News
Expert: ‘Haunting’ Hawaii crash caught on camera underscores dangers of antiquated guardrails
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 6:18 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
Safety experts say the vast majority of Hawaii’s guardrails weren’t designed to handle a collision with today's larger vehicles.
News
Alaska mayor’s plan to send homeless to warmer cities gets pushback in Hawaii
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 5:57 PM HST
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By
Eddie Dowd
On Tuesday, Honolulu’s mayor pushed back against the idea — even though Hawaii wasn’t named.
News
30 days of Skyline: Ridership may be lower, but confidence remains high
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 6:28 PM HST
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By
Daryl Huff
In its first 30 days, city officials said Honolulu’s Skyline rail system has carried 170,000 passengers.
News
HPD’s newly converted fleet of pickups taken off patrols after safety concerns surface
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 5:24 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
A law enforcement expert said he's puzzled over why HPD chose to convert the fleet before ensuring the vehicles were safe.
Homeless In Hawaii
Class-action suit alleges city’s ‘targeted enforcement’ of homeless is unconstitutional
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 12:16 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The suit seeks to put a halt to the policies given the dearth of available shelter beds.
News
HPD officers delayed getting on the road as evidence vehicles clog HQ parking lot
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 6:19 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
Critics argue it's not necessary to keep the vehicles as evidence.
Education
Hawaii Island preschool that closed amid costly dispute with state finds a new home
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 5:48 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
“Our families, our staff, our class materials have basically all been in standby mode as we have looked for a new campus."
HNN Investigates
Jayden de Laura says he wants to ‘clear his name’ amid sex assault allegations
Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 8:05 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
A legal expert disputed the football player's claims that he can't speak publicly about the case.
HNN Investigates
Nearing end of sentences, ex-cops in Kealoha scandal moved to halfway house
Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
There are no federal halfway houses in Hawaii so both men were moved to California.
News
Civil settlement in sex assault case against former high school football stars on hold
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 5:52 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
If the court approved the agreement, it would have left Saint Louis School as the sole defendant, likely to pay out a bigger amount.
News
Plea deal eyed for top Public Safety trainer accused of lying on resume to get promoted
Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 5:28 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
If a plea deal is not reached, trial is set for October.
News
HPD investigating hit-and-run crash that may have involved police SUV
Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 6:17 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
A Ring doorbell camera captured video of the impact.
News
In bid to combat crime, city hires private security guards to patrol Waikiki after dark
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 6:29 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
The program started in June as a way to fill the gaps amid a shortage of Honolulu police officers.
News
Officials forecast lower ridership as Skyline enters second week of service
Updated: Jul. 8, 2023 at 7:29 PM HST
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By
Eddie Dowd
The city says it isn't alarmed by the decline.
News
Contractor files $99M lawsuit against rail agency over delays
Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 5:21 PM HST
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By
Daryl Huff
The joint venture Shimmick-Traylor-Granite (SMG) is building the $1 billion, five-mile segment from the stadium to Middle Street.
News
Rail CEO looks to extend the system — by extending rail surcharge
Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 6:15 PM HST
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By
Daryl Huff
On Wednesday, Skyline saw about 1,245 riders, the city reported.
News
Promise of new housing construction around rail line caught up in contentious height debate
Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 4:22 PM HST
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By
Daryl Huff
In Waipahu, conflict has already tied up one big project.
News
Rail officials offer tips for riders as Skyline moves into regular service
Updated: Jul. 4, 2023 at 5:55 PM HST
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By
Daryl Huff
After hosting tens of thousands of riders, the city is offering tips for safety, efficiency and comfort.
News
For some, test of rail-bus connections ends with disappointment
Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 6:56 PM HST
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By
Daryl Huff
“I was trying to find out if basically I could get on the rail and the bus and take less time in the commute."
News
Hawaii psychologist indicted on sex crimes accused of targeting most vulnerable children
Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 5:03 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
The nonprofit where the psychologist served as president specializes in treating children and teens who are dying or suffering from chronic illness.
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