More details emerged about the 10 individuals facing charges in connection with the Honolulu New Year's fireworks explosion, days after a fifth victim passed away in Phoenix. The victim was one of ...

The five surviving victims who were flown from Hawaii to Phoenix in January 2025 following an explosion of illegal fireworks have been discharged.

The new Department of Law Enforcement director said using AI at ports potentially eliminates a main artery of the trade.

A high-tech approach to tackling illegal fireworks in Hawaii is moving forward and lawmakers say it will enhance safety ...

Law enforcement efforts to stop the proliferation of illegal aerial fireworks in Hawaii have led to two no contest pleas and charges for an alleged distributor, according to the state Department of ...

Ways to toughen legal penalties for those caught using illegal aerial pyrotechnics advanced during discussion of a Honolulu City Council fireworks-related measure earlier this month.

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The number of street festivals allowed annually in Waikīkī will be halved from 12 to six starting next year, reducing the ...

A fireworks explosion in Honolulu, Hawai'i on New Year's Eve has resulted in five deaths and two arrests. What happened in Hawaii on New Year’s Eve? Vallesteros is one of six who have now passed ...

The Honolulu Police Department said officers arrested ... endangering the welfare of a minor and multiple fireworks offenses. The two were released the following day pending further investigation.