In 2024, the State of Hawaii joined a national procurement contract that allows for discounted purchases of certain goods and services from specified vendors for[...]

On September 1, 2026, Public First requested data concerning the State of Hawaiʻi boards and commissions. The Governor appoints members to over 170 boards that[...]

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[...]

As of 2026, the State Department of Law Enforcement has drones and automated license plate readers and (at last inquiry in February 2026), is in[...]

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)[...]