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

As the one-year mark after the deadly fireworks explosion on Oʻahu nears, local officials are urging the public not to use illegal fireworks during New Year’s celebrations.

It’s rare to hear any fireworks in the Āliamanu neighborhood after the devastating New Year’s explosion that killed six ...

Nearly one year after a deadly fireworks explosion rocked the Aliamanu neighborhood, residents say life on their street is slowly returning to normal.

More than 90% of Hawaii’s goods are imported, making it nearly impossible to search even a fraction of the loads that arrive in shipping containers.

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

HONOLULU (AP) — Mike Lambert heard fewer illegal fireworks exploding in his suburban Honolulu neighborhood in the months after a chain of blasts at a house party last New Year's Eve led to the deaths ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. HONOLULU (AP) — Mike Lambert heard fewer illegal fireworks exploding in his suburban Honolulu ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A tragic New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion killed six people, including a 3-year-old, spurring Hawaii to enact ...