New fireworks laws are key to ending their illegal use, officials assert. Among them, one new law allows police to issue $300 ...

Two East Hawaii men — 52-year-old Darrel Goo of Keaau and 45-year-old Cy Tamura of Hilo — were arrested and charged by federal authorities Monday for criminal offenses relating to importing fireworks ...

Despite new laws and penalties to crack down on illegal fireworks, many defiant residents on Oahu still lit up the sky on New ...

New Year’s Eve fireworks at the coast of Waikiki will welcome the new year with stunning lights and vibrant colors. When the clock strikes midnight, the Waikiki Improvement Association and Hawaii ...

The State Department of Law Enforcement gave media members a first-hand view of their efforts to crack down on illegal ...

As Hawaiʻi prepares to ring in 2026, many residents in Aliamanu are reflecting on the tragic fireworks explosion that killed ...

Mike Lambert heard fewer illegal fireworks exploding in his suburban Honolulu neighborhood in the months after a chain of ...

Customers picked up last-minute items for their New Year’s celebrations, and many said they’re keeping things simple, ...

The State of Hawaiʻi Director of Law Enforcement Mike Lambert spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about illegal firework concerns ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations.

The Hawaii Fire Department announces that permits for firecrackers will be available for purchase beginning today at the following vendor locations for the upcoming New Year’s celebration.

Hawaii Island Police remind residents of New Year's fireworks rules and safety, illegal use leading to potential criminal ...

Waikiki hosts its New Year’s Eve celebration at midnight on the beach. In Waikiki, people began gathering near the Hilton ...