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Gov. Josh Green issues emergency proclamation as state prepares for severe weather

Gov. Josh Green announced closures of state offices and schools statewide on Monday, Feb. 9, in response to forecasts of heavy rain and powerful winds.

Teachers at Hilo public charter school put on administrative leave after raising concerns about contract breaches

The principal at Connections Public Charter School in Hilo said the teachers violated their own contract agreement. The teachers distributed flyers outlining their concerns before the start of a school day.

Hawaiʻi police arrest and charge wanted fugitive after Captain Cook crime spree

Junson Heckerz, 28, was arrested after a crime spree that included vehicle theft, burglary, and an officer-involved shooting in Captain Cook on Wednesday.

20-year-old woman dies in officer-involved shooting on Maui after threatening police with knife

Maui police said during a press conference Tuesday in Wailuku that had the woman survived the Feb. 1 Pukalani incident, she would have been charged with first-degree attempted murder.

Teen pedestrian struck by police officer dies

Due to teen Samuel Mwarey’s death, this investigation has been changed to a negligent homicide investigation.

Second HPD Officer Placed on Administrative Leave Following Discharge of Firearm

A second Hawai‘i police officer is on administrative after discharging his firearm during an incident in Kona, Thursday afternoon.