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Officials ramp up the conversation around illegal fireworks after tragedy
After an explosion caused by illegal fireworks killed 3 and injured dozens more in Aliamanu on Oʻahu, officials begin discussing ways to stop the systemic issue once and for all.
Hilo man charged after 12 pounds of illegal aerial fireworks found at his home
An illegal fireworks search warrant also turned up fireworks sales sheets, price lists, a leger showing thousands of dollars in illegal fireworks sales and $15,000 in cash thought to be profits from illegal fireworks sales.
59 illegal fireworks tips submitted on new app during Fourth of July holiday
From January until the end of June, task force officers seized about 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks from various sources in the community.
Public encouraged to report illegal fireworks to state-run task force
There are three ways, including a new smartphone app, to report illegal aerial fireworks to the Illegal Fireworks Task Force.
Celebrate safely — and responsibly — with fireworks this Fourth of July
State statutes dictate that anyone purchasing, possessing, storing, setting off, igniting or discharging aerial devices, display fireworks or articles pyrotechnic without a valid permit could face felony charges and the possibility of 5 years in prison, if convicted.
Law enforcement seizes 24 tons of illegal fireworks in Honolulu
This seizure of fireworks occurred during a routine inspection of goods entering Hawaiʻi. The investigation into the discovery of these fireworks, as well as the investigations of previously seized fireworks, are continuing.
Illegal Fireworks Task Force in Hawaiʻi: What should be its priority?
In the Big Island Now’s most recent poll — which asked “What should be the priority of the new Illegal Fireworks Task Force?” — most votes (21%) thought the new statewide initiative isnʻt necessary, but the majority of people (62%) voted for some kind of tougher enforcement of Illegal fireworks.
20-year-old from Big Island dies after fireworks explodes in his hands
A 20-year-old man from Kailua-Kona died from a head injury following a fireworks incident on the Fourth of July on Hawaiʻi Island.
Waimea man released on bail for one day back in jail for threatening a police officer
Kendall Artuyo had been out on bail for drug offenses and illegal fireworks violations on the Big Island.
Waimea couple charged with drug offenses, illegal fireworks violations
Police recovered nearly 1.9 grams of fentanyl mixture, 30 Suboxone pills having a street value of more than $2,200 and more than 25 pounds of illegal aerial fireworks.
