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‘Does He Ever Sleep?’: New Honolulu Police Chief Hits The Ground Running

Prosecutors blamed a "typographical error." Maoli's lawyer says the singer was defamed and is exploring legal options.

Meanwhile, popular Hawaiian reggae artist Glenn Awong, known as Maoli, faces questions about his connection to the jailed officer.

Users can now wager on when indicted Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke may resign on the prediction market app Kalshi, which is not covered by Hawaiʻi's gambling law.

The sister of the 38-year-old who was killed by police last year described him as a kind person who struggled with addiction.

It’s now up to the AG to decide whether to prosecute Sylvia Luke and some of her campaign staffers for alleged campaign finance violations.  

Experts say social media and political rhetoric can lead people to believe crime is higher than it is.

Some gun control advocates fear that the islands' status as one of the safest states from firearm crime could be at risk.

A neighbor who says he was attacked by the dogs in March says the animals have been menacing neighbors for two years.

Dr. Andrew Choy is one of few pediatric dentists in the Hilo area accepting Medicaid. Parents who say he's traumatized their kids now drive four hours round trip to visit someone else.