Crime Hawaiʻi Weighs Shorter Probation, Lighter Punishment For Drugs A committee of stakeholders from across the criminal justice system is working to bring the state more in line with national trends on drug possession and probation. April 7, 2026 0 Hawaiʻi Weighs Shorter Probation, Lighter Punishment For Drugs Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading… What do you feel about this? 0% Love 0% Funny 0% Wow 0% Sad 0% Angry Post navigation Previous: Early Education Bill Gutted, Replaced With School Leadership Restrictions Language from one of the Senate education chair’s failed bills suddenly reappeared in an unrelated piece of legislation. Critics say that could be unconstitutional.Next: Vacation Rental Owners Could Face New Hawaiʻi County Rules Stronger enforcement and better registration requirements are on the horizon on the Big Island. Related Stories Crime Accused Puna Killer Faces Mental Health Evaluation. Here’s What That Means Jacob Baker’s case has been suspended while examiners determine whether he is fit to stand trial for the murders of three people on the Big Island that sparked a manhunt. The process has proven to be controversial. July 20, 2026 0 Crime Judge rules Souza can be tried for attempted second-degree murder July 19, 2026 0 Crime Police Arrest, Charge Two Hilo Men in Credit Card Theft Investigation July 17, 2026 0 Crime Hilo man who preyed on underage girls gets 10 years July 17, 2026 0 Crime Police Warn Public About Government Impersonation Scam July 15, 2026 0 Crime Hearings set for men charged in attempted murder case July 15, 2026 0 Crime Two Men Arrested and Charged in Connection with Attempted Murder Investigation July 13, 2026 0 Crime Three West Hawaii sex offenders arrested July 9, 2026 1 Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Δ