Public First requested a recent warrant of arrest issued in connection with a Hawaii Paroling Authority proceeding to revoke parole. These documents summarize the charges[...]

Public First requested the most recent parole revocation hearings resulting in a revocation (Ira Jury) and non-revocation (Rodney Fukumoto). Ira Jury Released Records Released Audio[...]

On May 7, 2026, after the Honolulu Police Commission announced finalists for the Chief of Police, Public First requested information about the candidates and the[...]

On April 28, 2026, Public First requested data from the Department of Accounting and General Services Risk Management Claims System, specifically regarding tort claims for[...]

On April 21, 2026, Public First requested the City and County of Honolulu’s database on settlements and judgments for the preceding five years. After receiving[...]

On September 3, 2025, Detective Travis T. Kurahone requested legal counsel in connection with a civil action filed against him by Officer Kelsey Messmer for[...]

The State Department of Law Enforcement has drone technology and is in the process of acquiring noise detection technology (ShotSpotter). On February 25, 2026, Public[...]

Public First requested records concerning minimum sentence and parole proceedings for Patrick Oki. Released Records (both proceedings) Released Audio (2/5/18) (Minimum Sentence) Released Audio (2/13/25)[...]

On April 4, 2025, Public First asked Governor Green’s office for all pardon applications received since the start of his administration. On December 30, the[...]

In 2018, the Hawai’i County Council passed Bill 108 (codified as Hawai’i County Code chapter 25, Article 4, section 16 – 16.3). That law required[...]