#Class C Felony

The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted bills to modernize and strengthen the state’s criminal justice system. Developed by the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, the measures focus on increasing fairness, ensuring law enforcement is qualified and well trained, improving transparency and data collection, and promoting better outcomes for individuals and communities.

A Maui man was sentenced to five days in jail and four years of probation Wednesday morning for the theft, torture and killing of a beloved pet pig named “Eddie.” Krys-Ryan Saito Carino, 21, was sentenced by Second Circuit Judge Kirstin Hamman after pleading no contest to cruelty to animals and theft of livestock, both […]

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed House Bill 2526 HD2 SD1, which increases the statutory penalties for repeat offenders who drive without a license or while on a suspended license. Upon a third conviction within five years, the offense would become a Class C felony, carrying a maximum term of five years in prison.

By Wendy Osher A Maui surveillance video that captures a sign snatcher in action is going viral as the campaign season on the Valley Isle heats up.  The incident occurred at 6:39 a.m. Sunday at a business in Wailuku town. Keith Regan, the campaign manager for former mayor Alan Arakawa said more than 50 large […]

Governor Linda Lingle announced today that she granted pardons to 11 individuals in the first six months of this year. “I have carefully reviewed each individual’s pardon request, which was also thoroughly reviewed by the Department of Public Safety, the Hawai‘i Paroling Authority and the Attorney General’s Office,” said Governor Lingle.  “The individuals broke the […]

There are three public fireworks displays planned in Maui County for New Year’s Eve. All three displays begin at 12:00 midnight on New Year’s Eve will be at the following locations: Hana – below Fagan’s Cross Kihei – barge offshore fronting the Grand Wailea Hotel Lanai – Manele Bay Hotel Firework permits are available until […]

There are three public fireworks displays planned in Maui County for New Year’s Eve.  All three displays begin at 12:00 midnight on New Year’s Eve will be at the following locations: Hana – below Fagan’s Cross Kihei – barge offshore fronting the Grand Wailea Hotel Lanai – Manele Bay Hotel Firework permits are available until […]