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License plate-reading cameras used on Maui??? but not for surveillance, police say
1+ week, 1+ day ago (649+ words) The Maui Police Department said it uses about three dozen controversial automatic license plate reading cameras to help with law enforcement, but doesn't use them for surveillance purposes. MPD discussed its use of ALPR cameras this week during hearings at…...
New HPD chief announces leadership changes
1+ week, 4+ day ago (240+ words) Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar has announced his deputy chiefs along with other leadership changes at the police department. Interim Deputy Chief Brandon Nakasato and Maj. Parker Bode are now Lazar’s permanent deputy chiefs. The recently appointed Lazar announced the…...
Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will go to trial in Charlie Kirk murder case
1+ week, 4+ day ago (359+ words) A Utah judge is slated to hear arguments Tuesday to decide whether there is probable cause to justify a murder trial for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk last fall. The hearing comes after months…...
The U.S. sues Amazon again
1+ week, 5+ day ago (367+ words) Federal regulators sued Amazon on Monday, alleging the company has pocketed tens of billions of dollars by "secretly and systemically overcharging" advertisers on its platform. A bipartisan group of 22 state attorneys general joined the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit, which was…...
Will ICE officers in Hawai‘i get electric shock gloves?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (698+ words) The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving forward with a multi-million-dollar purchase of gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks to people they're trying to detain, despite pushback from members of Congress. The Department of Homeland Security, the parent agency…...
Amid rising threats, a WNBA team calls in experts on violent extremism
2+ week, 3+ day ago (33+ words) Hawaii Public Radio - On Air Now Playing HPR-1 - News and information - On Air Now Playing HPR-2 - Your home for classical music...
HPD chief talks public safety after Lala left Oʻahu powerless
2+ week, 5+ day ago (108+ words) During Hurricane Lala, severe storm damage left over 200,000 Oʻahu residents without power. The outages and storm debris became a significant obstacle for those navigating the roads, where fallen trees and downed power lines left countless traffic signals out of commission....
Statewide survey on domestic violence reveals the limits of the legal protection
3+ week, 3+ day ago (417+ words) Three killings on Hawaiʻi Island in May this year shocked the state. A 24-hour manhunt led to the arrest of suspect Jacob Baker. Following those killings, it came to light that two women had earlier filed temporary restraining orders against…...
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense gives the latest on Lala impacts
3+ week, 4+ day ago (158+ words) The 911 emergency line was out of commission Monday morning on Hawaiʻi Island, but has since been restored and is working properly. Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense’s Adam Weintraub joined The Conversation live with the latest on dealing with the aftermath of…...
Luigi Mangione admits to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO, pleads guilty in federal court
4+ week, 1+ day ago (103+ words) Hawaii Public Radio - On Air Now Playing HPR-1 - News and information - On Air Now Playing HPR-2 - Your home for classical music Luigi Mangione admits to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO, pleads guilty in federal court Luigi Mangione reversed his previous not guilty…...