The jury selection process is expected to take up to two weeks as attorneys question people one-by-one.

Hundreds of names have been submitted by the Miske defense as well as the prosecution.

Hundreds of witnesses may be called to testify in the federal criminal conspiracy case that also involves several former co-defendants who reached plea deals.

More than 112,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized in December, but many people had supplies stockpiled from earlier in the year.

Seven people have been arrested but none charged in a case that's been active for several years.  

Elizabeth Fernandez was found dead at her South Kona home. The body of her ex-boyfriend was found outside after he apparently killed himself.

A 25-year-old man was also struck by a police vehicle and taken to a hospital, according to officials.

Advocates say Theresa Cachuela's killing shows limits of protective orders.

Officers were trying to apprehend the suspect, Sidney Tafokitau, when he fired multiple times at their unmarked vehicle, officials said.

Rescue personnel are constantly trying to warn the uninitiated about places like Sandy Beach. But more people are going there anyway.