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‘American Idol’ finalist Thunderstorm Artis performs for Hālawa inmates

“American Idol” 2025 finalist Thunderstorm Artis gifted inmates with a free concert at the Hālawa Correctional Facility Monday, June 30, 2025.

Campaign underway to recruit additional adult corrections officers

As of Oct. 15, 2024, there are nearly 370 vacant corrections officer positions.

New Deputy Director for Correctional Institutions appointed in Hawai’i

The Hawai’i Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced the appointment of the new Deputy Director for Correctional Institutions, Pamela Sturz.

Department of Public Safety Suspends ‘Non-Essential Programming’

In an effort to limit possible exposure to staff and inmates, all non-essential programming has been temporarily suspended.