Jody Hall previously arranged for pregnant women to fly from the Marshall Islands to the U.S. through Honolulu in violation of international law. It’s unclear if this new investigation will examine those actions as well as the jail accusations.

Steve Alm, running uncontested for reelection, swears by the HOPE probation model, which ensures predictable and immediate sanctions for violators, but studies have produced varying results.

Prosecutors failed to show beyond a reasonable doubt that Miske had paid for the murder of Johnathan Fraser, even though the jury convicted him of other crimes related to Fraser’s death.

Prosecutors allege that Mike Miske wrongly blamed Jonathan Fraser for the death of his son, Caleb, and had him killed in retaliation.

The murder charge, which stemmed from the killing of Johnathan Fraser in 2016, carries a mandatory minimum life sentence.

Public First Law Center is trying to open files that would show why the state and Family Court placed Isabella Kalua with the couple accused of killing her.

Former Big Island Judge Robert Kim says DUI cases are starting to back up in Kona, and he worries it could affect public safety.

Gifts to planning department officials, forged signatures and other improprieties came out in testimony from a prosecution witness in the sweeping criminal trial.

They are contending state law aimed at ensuring the safety of women jeopardizes those long-held practices.

The boy lived for five years in the Wahiawa home of Thomas and Brandy Blas and like Geanna suffered severe abuse and neglect, the complaint says.