State officials, including Gov. Josh Green and Attorney General Anne Lopez, unveiled Monday proposed changes to Hawaii’s ...

We want to deter people from doing this. Three hundred dollars will probably send a chilling effect over a lot of young ...

As I write this, my heart is heavy. Heavy with sadness for the victims of the tragedy that ensued on New Year’s Eve in ...

Right now, lighting up illegal fireworks or possession of them, is a misdemeanor. That would change to a non-criminal civil ...

State leaders are proposing enhanced penalties and other possible solutions to crack down on illegal fireworks.

A booming problem: 0 illegal fireworks arrests in Hawaii this year Using, possessing or selling over 25 pounds of aerials is currently a misdemeanor in Honolulu, though State law says it is a ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Honolulu City councilmember said weak city fireworks laws do not align with state regulations, so there is now a push to increase penalties for people who use, possess or ...

A booming problem: 0 illegal fireworks arrests in Hawaii this year Using, possessing or selling over 25 pounds of aerials is currently a misdemeanor in Honolulu, though State law says it is a felony. ...

The Arizona Burn Foundation set up a special fund to help the Hawaii fireworks survivors. You can donate online here.

The state Department of Law Enforcement plans to take action in tackling the ongoing issue of illegal fireworks by proposing the creation of an Explosive Enforcement Unit under the Illegal ...

Last week’s deadly explosion highlighted the immense risks posed by illegal fireworks in Hawaii and put a spotlight on the department’s efforts to address contraband explosives. Hawaii ...