Kīlauea community says it has ‘lost trust’ in Kauaʻi police after lack of action resulted in deadly shooting

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New Kauaʻi Police Chief Rudy Tai and members of the criminal justice system attended a public meeting Tuesday to explain their actions and hear concerns involving a homicide, attempted homicide and 2-day manhunt of William “Billy” Sinclair.

“To the community of Kauaʻi and the consumers of Kauaʻi Coffee, thank you for making your voices heard … (and) reminding all of us how important Kauaʻi Coffee is, not only as a business, but as an employer, an agricultural institution, and part of the identity of this island,” said James Priestley, vice president of Brue Baukol Capital Partners that owns the land that has been leased by the coffee company.

Despite the low risk to Hawaiʻi, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is enacting proactive, protective measures against the New World screwworm.

However, Hawai‘i Department of Health officials continue to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or heavy rainfall: if the water is brown, turn around.

The massive storm passed over Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands fewer than 3 months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.

Despite the low risk to Hawaiʻi, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is enacting proactive, protective measures against the New World screwworm.

The massive storm passed over Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands fewer than 3 months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

Interested nonprofits can submit a letter of interest from July 15-29; selected nonprofit partners will administer homeowner applications during a later phase of the program.

Acts 189 and 190 demonstrate the state’s commitment to reducing harmful impacts of disposable electronic smoking devices and ensuring products sold in Hawaiʻi meet federal standards.

Waimānalo, Oʻahu-based island reggae band Last Minute introduces a new chapter with a powerful song about home, identity and cost of staying rooted in Hawaiʻi.