Honolulu is the only county in the state that hasn't yet finalized new concealed-carry gun rules, leading to a backlog in permit applications.

Commissioners made no conclusions on accusations that the officers caused and fled the scene of a car crash but said state law mandates that they deserve legal representation.

Offering better pay, working conditions and flexible scheduling could help retain veterans, but challenges dealing with mental illness and providing affordable housing place roadblocks on recruiting new officers.

Tudor Chirila, 77, is being held in Reno, Nevada, pending extradition to Hawaii to face trial for second-degree murder.

HPD is slated to hold its final public hearing Oct. 4 before issuing new rules governing firearm permits and licenses.

Honolulu police and fire officials staged a mock active shooter drill at a local school to practice tactics.

All four counties get a last look at the 5% wage increases before the agreement is finalized

More murders and aggravated assaults were reported in the first seven months of this year compared with pre-pandemic levels.

The deal means 5% pay increases per year for three years for more than 2,700 officers across the state.

While a new federal law passed by Congress to control gun violence is likely to have little effect here, a Supreme Court decision loosening gun rules is significant.