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Maui landowner countersues in water battle
Maui Land & Pineapple hits back against golf courses and other water users, accusing them of ignoring water restrictions.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 24, 2025
Dole pesticide lawsuit back in Hawai‘i court
After nearly 20 years, suit accusing Dole Fruit Company of using toxic chemicals in Central America still unresolved.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 23, 2025
HPD endorses Green's traffic safety edict
Governor's executive order long awaited by Honolulu law enforcement.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 20, 2025
State regulations coming to e-bikes
Gov. Green signs executive order aimed at reducing traffic crashes.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 18, 2025
Kailua-Kona man headed for retrial in 2018 murder case
Brian Smith was sentenced to life in prison for murder in 2019, but a legal dispute will send him back to court.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 16, 2025
'No arrests' in Fiji Tribute concert, HPD says
Aloha State Daily reached out to several city departments, including the Honolulu Police Department and those overseeing the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell and Kapi’olani Regional Park, which each hosted events for ticket holders.
Katie HellandSeptember 16, 2025
Green's affordable housing proclamations invalid, Supreme Court rules
Five emergency proclamations made in 2023 overstepped the governor's powers, according to a high court verdict.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 13, 2025
Ha‘ikū Stairs lawsuits go to third court
Three suits against the city are holding up planned demolition of popular site
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 12, 2025
Kamehameha Schools gearing up for legal battle over admissions policy
Virginia-based Students for Fair Admissions announced plans to challenge Kamehameha Schools preferential treatment of Native Hawaiian applicants
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 06, 2025
Century-old Maui land dispute ends before Hawai‘i Supreme Court
Pioneer Mill claimed ownership over Maui land in 1919. In 2025, that claim has been rejected.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 04, 2025
New law clamps down on discriminatory 911 calls
Calling the cops on someone based on their race, sex, and more can lead to a $1,000 lawsuit.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 03, 2025
Honolulu traffic fatalities highest in five years
Honolulu Police Department data shows there have been more fatal crashes this year than any of the last five, with four months still to go
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 29, 2025
Hotel workers prevail in service charge lawsuit
Supreme Court rules hotels didn't clearly disclose gratuity fees.
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 27, 2025
Hawai‘i gun purchasing laws to be re-re-litigated
Second Amendment advocates criticize court decision to overturn March decision.
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 26, 2025
What do judges do all day?
Retired judge Ronald Ibarra speaks about the work — and workload — of Hawai‘i's judges and justices.
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 23, 2025
Police shooting of Wai‘anae man justified
Alston Awong told neighbors "I want to get shot by the police" before being so in 2024.
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 21, 2025
COVID lawsuit against state dismissed
Two government workers unions sued the state in 2021 over an email mistake that they alleged improperly revealed the vaccination status of workers.
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 20, 2025
Victims find solace as former basketball coach Dwayne Yuen sentenced
Yuen was sentenced to over 33 years in prison on Thursday on counts of sex trafficking, producing and possessing child pornography, and sexual coercion of minors.
Michael Brestovansky & Christian ShimabukuAugust 15, 2025
UH launches officer-specific degree program
Police officers can study for an Administration of Justice degree while working full time
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 13, 2025
Drive safe, win cash
Third annual Drive Aloha Safest Driver Challenge promises up to $2,500 for winners in August
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 06, 2025
Slow progress for city and state climate lawsuits this week
Suits against fossil fuel companies went to court this week, but no trial dates in sight
Michael BrestovanskyAugust 01, 2025
Publisher sues Hawai‘i prisons for censorship
Suit alleges the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is illegally withholding books and magazines mailed to Hawai‘i inmates
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 26, 2025
Lethal police shooting justified in 2022 Waikīkī armed standoff
An investigation by the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney found officers were acting in self-defense when they shot Benjamin Moralez to death in a Waikīkī hotel.
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 23, 2025
Hawai‘i Supreme Court rules on 7 years of "BS"
Heated language during a 2018 divorce case led to a seven-year disciplinary debate.
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 22, 2025