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Lahaina immigrants who survived fire now wary of Trump’s deportation threats
December 22, 2024 · 6:06 PM UTC
Immigrant communities, who made up nearly a third of Lahaina’s pre-fire population, have faced hurdles in their recovery from the blaze that range from language barriers to a lack of access to services reserved for U.S. citizens.
$4 Million In New Federal Funds To Help Hawai‘i Respond to Meth Crisis, Opioid Misuse
September 5, 2020 · 2:25 AM UTC
The state of Hawai‘i will receive more than $4 million in new federal funding to help respond to methamphetamine and opioid misuse. In 2016, Hawai‘i had 6.8 meth-related deaths per 100,000 residents — three times the national rate.
Search of Pukalani Home Nets Two Arrests on Drug Charges
March 22, 2019 · 3:29 AM UTC
Two people, 31 year old Kapua Harrell and 35 year old Sherron Falces, were both arrested for multiple narcotics offenses.
Mexican National Sentenced for Illegal Re-Entry, Firearms Offense
August 21, 2018 · 5:33 PM UTC
Navor Salas-Cruz, 45, a Mexican national residing on Kauaʻi, was sentenced on Monday to 30 months in jail for illegally reentering the US after being deported.
Hundreds Rally in ‘Families Belong Together’ Hawai‘i Events
July 2, 2018 · 8:35 PM UTC
A Families Belong Together sign waving rally was held on Maui on Saturday, June 30, 2018 to support the reunification of migrant children with their parents.
7.7 Pounds of Meth Found in Hilo Drug Bust
February 23, 2015 · 10:51 PM UTC
During the bust, police say they recovered 7.75 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, paraphernalia associated with the distribution of meth, an unregistered handgun, two unregistered rifles and $5,700 in cash.
Maui Students Named to Meth Project Teen Advisory Council
August 21, 2014 · 2:27 AM UTC
King Kekaulike High School eleventh grader, Sarah Salemi and Baldwin High School senior McKayla Wandell were the lone Maui representatives selected for the group.
2 Hilo Women Arrested on Drug Charges related to ICE
February 7, 2011 · 8:52 PM UTC
Big Island police arrested two Hilo women on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 for drug related offenses. Authorities recovered more than 5 grams of ice
HAWAII METH PROJECT TO HOST COMMUNITY FORUM ON MAUI
August 3, 2009 · 4:56 PM UTC
The Hawaii Meth Project will hold a community prevention forum in Kahului on Maui on August 5, 2009. The nonprofit organization launched a hard-hitting island media campaign last month aimed at reducing first time methamphetamine use. The forum will feature discussion with local leaders, information on prevention efforts and an overview of its volunteer program. […]
COUPLE SENTENCED TO 32 YEARS IN JAIL FOR METH TRAFFICKING
January 6, 2009 · 6:15 PM UTC
A Las Vegas couple was sentenced yesterday on drug charges involving distribution to Hawaii.  31-year-old Benjamin Acuna and 25-year-old Anabel Valenzuela were sentenced to 32 years in prison on meth trafficking and related money laundering offenses. U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo said Acuna and Valenzuela were leaders of a large drug trafficking organization which shipped thousands […]
