#State Attorney General
Dept. of the Attorney General warns public of individual allegedly impersonating Hawaiʻi state official
The department was recently alerted that Iqbal Khowaja is allegedly presenting himself as the “CTO of the State of Hawaiʻi” at the Bitcoin 2026 conference underway in Las Vegas and has made similar claims in prior conference appearances and on social media profiles, according to the state.
Maui Man Charged with Alleged Leash Law Violations
Mark Simonds, 52, of Maui was charged with multiple violations of the Maui County Code’s leash laws & one count of failing to properly register one of his dogs.
Circuit Court Dismisses Medical Aid-in-Dying Case
Noting that the legislation generated 2,613 pages of testimony and comments, the court said “this underscores that the relief sought by the plaintiffs is political, not judicial, in nature and should be addressed by the political branches of government.”
“Dog” Chapman’s Da Kine Bail Bonds Sued Over Failure to Pay State
AG Doug Chin said Da Kine owes the state $35,000 from 21 separate criminal cases. Bounty hunter and reality TV star Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman is pres. of Da Kine.
BRIEF: Abercrombie on Tax Department Security Breach
Hawaii State Department of Taxation, Governor Neil Abercrombie has issued these statements:
Department of Taxation Security Audit Leads to Investigation
The Hawaii State Department of Taxation (DOTAX) announced today that results of a department audit have lead to people being put on administrative leave without pay.
State Director Presents at Year-End Tax Dept Workshops
Director of Taxation Fred Pablo and staff from the Department of the Attorney General will make presentations at the Hawaii Tax Department’s annual Year-End Workshop held on each island beginning November 30.
Governor Announces More Cabinet Selections
Governor Neil Abercrombie is two appointments shy of rounding out his list of 16 cabinet positions. Director selections must still be made for the Department of Health and the State Attorney General.
Agreement reached on Akaka Bill
An agreement has been reached on the Akaka Bill, also known as the Native Hawaiian government Reorganization Act (NHGRA). Today U.S. Senators Daniel K. Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye announced that they have reached an agreement with Governor Linda Lingle that will secure the Governor’s full support for the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act. Senator […]
GOVERNOR LINGLE STATEMENT ON HSTA PRELIMINARY SETTLEMENT
The Governor and the Hawaii State Teachers Association reached a preliminary settlement in an ongoing discussion of labor negotiations. In a statement released this afternoon, Governor Linda Lingle said, the agreement recognizes the state’s growing budget shortfall and is in the best interest of teachers, students and the general public. She thanked the Department and […]
STATE PLANS TO FILE APPEAL IN CASE OVER STATE LAYOFFS
State Attorney General Mark Bennett today said the state plans to file an appeal in a case over state worker layoffs. Governor Linda Lingle had sought to implement a furlough plan calling for a three day per month furlough over two years. The Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) sought an injunction against the furlough implementation […]
