A measure drafted by the Attorney General’s Office would also establish a regulatory authority.

The term already isn't being used by the Medical Examiner's Office and most doctors, officials said. But advocates want to ban it officially.

Let the acid attack on the young Chinese teacher be the lowest point before citizens start taking Honolulu back.

His mother says Brandan Maroney was likely in distress when police confronted him and a mental health professional could have helped deescalate the situation.

HPD Chief Joe Logan said the department has made changes to its communication strategy after criticism from city leadership over the handling of a previous incident.

After a prolonged jury selection process, the trial of the accused Honolulu racketeering boss began with opening statements.

Opening statements in the high-profile case are expected to begin Monday in federal court in Honolulu.

HPD has started a $23,000 collaboration with Kauai comedian Zavier Cummings to produce recruitment videos.

Alden Bunag must also pay $30,000 in restitution and register as a sex offender.

Firearms instructors must get re-certified under a new law that requires gun applicants to get training on mental health, suicide prevention and domestic violence.