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Rep. Tokuda introduces bill to support law enforcement’s battle against ‘zombie guns’
This legislation would help police departments tackle their backlogs of surrendered weapons and curb the proliferation of “zombie guns” – weapons that should have been destroyed but are instead broken down, resold online as untraceable components, and frequently used to build ghost guns or sold as repair kids without background checks.
Gov. Green lowers flags to mourn lethal gun violence at Michigan Church
Gov. Josh Green today has ordered the flags of the United States and state of Hawai‘i to be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard, in solemn condolences to the victims of gun violence at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
Ghost guns tough to regulate in Hawaiʻi, police and legislators agree after one used in fatal shooting of Maui officer
Maui police officer Suzanne O was killed in the line of duty by a suspect using a ghost gun, a weapon that is easy to acquire or make from parts acquired on the internet.
Leaders act to increase public safety on Oʻahu’s Leeward Coast in response to escalating violence
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., alongside federal, state and county leaders today released statements about a unified effort in response to increased lethal gun violence on the Leeward Coast of Oʻahu.
Gov. Green marks one year in office
Hawaiʻi Governor Josh Green today delivered an address marking one year in office. In his address, he highlighted issues and efforts to address affordable housing, education, tourism, red hill, gun violence, healthcare and Maui’s recovery following the Aug. 8 wildfires.
Hirono, colleagues urge Biden to take executive action on gun violence
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined more than 70 of her colleagues in both chambers in sending a letter to President Biden, urging him to take further executive action to combat gun violence and limit the sale of assault weapons.
Gov. Green signs firearms legislation
Governor Josh Green, M.D. today signed into law, two pieces of firearms-related legislation. The bills, SB1230 and HB1239, were signed in observance of National Gun Violence Awareness Day to preserve the safety of Hawai‘i residents, visitors and keiki.
Kahele joins House colleagues in call to take action on gun violence prevention legislation
US Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele joined 130 of his colleagues in the US House of Representatives to call on Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Majority Whip James Clyburn to take action now and deliver on gun safety legislation.
House Advances Bills on Gun Violence Prevention and Women’s Rights
HOUSE PASSES KEY MEASURES ON THIRD READING: Gun violence prevention, women’s rights, Hawaiʻi Promise bills move to Senate
Hawai‘i AG Defends Vermont’s High Capacity Magazine Ban
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors has joined an 18-state coalition defending Vermont in its effort to ban large-capacity magazines.
Governor Ige Signs Gun Bills, Including Bump Stocks Ban
Gov. Ige signed into law SB 2046 which prohibits the manufacture, importation, sale and possession of bump fire stocks and multi-burst trigger activators.
March, Concert For Our Lives on Maui
At UHMC, nearly a thousand-people gathered on the Great Lawn as students and elected officials made speeches saying “enough is enough” to end gun violence.
Gabbard Supports Bill to Strengthen School Safety
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard today spoke in support of a bill that would implement school violence prevention recommendations developed after the Sandy Hook shooting.
Hawai‘i DOE Issues Guidance on Student Walkout
The HIDOE is preparing for Wednesday’s national student walkout movement to honor the 17 lives lost in the school shooting that took place last month in Florida
Maui Students Organize Star-Studded “Concert for Our Lives” to End Gun Violence
A student-led rally & concert to end gun violence in schools is drawing participation from some top name talent on Maui. The March and “Concert for Our Lives”
Big Island Police: Social Media Comments ‘Spiraled Out of Control’
Social media comments inferring the threat of gun violence at Big Island schools at the end of January “spiraled out of control, causing concern for parents,” Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol Area I Capt. Samuel Jelsma told Maui Now’s sister site, Big Island Now this morning.
