Protecting civil liberties in Hawai‘i

Carrie Ann Shirota, policy director of the ACLU of Hawai'i weighs in.

A state Senate committee killed a bill to have cops explain why they make warrantless arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations.

At last count, homelessness rose in Hawaiʻi after falling for several years. But many in the service community say strong vision and a comprehensive plan can counterbalance high turnover in top positions.