Illegal fireworks turned in

Hawaii seeks stricter penalties for illegal fireworks
State officials, including Gov. Josh Green and Attorney General Anne Lopez, unveiled Monday proposed changes to Hawaii’s fireworks laws aimed at improving enforcement, enhancing penalties and simplifying legal definitions.
Illegal fireworks turned in after Hawaii tragedy: ‘It might happen to us’
Hundreds upon hundreds of pounds of illegal fireworks were turned in to State officials today and no questions were asked to those who brought them in.
Hawaii Legislature will again focus on illegal fireworks
Legislators are expected to introduce — or reintroduce — bills aimed at intercepting shipments of illegal fireworks coming into Hawaii harbors and perhaps increasing penalties.
'Enough is enough': Hawaii leaders pledge change after deadly illegal fireworks explosion
Hawaii officials say illegal fireworks have gotten out of control, and vow to crack down on their pipeline into the state.
Hawaii only has two illegal fireworks investigators
State officials have released information on an upcoming illegal fireworks amnesty program. Officials from the State Department of Law Enforcement, Attorney General’s Office, Honolulu police and more will team up on Saturday,
Pressure put on Hawaii lawmakers to stamp out illegal fireworks
Trying to combat illegal fireworks has been an annual tradition for Hawaii lawmakers in recent years as household use of contraband pyrotechnics causes pervasive harm.
Opinion
Column: The truth about Hawaii’s illegal fireworks trade
As I write this, my heart is heavy. Heavy with sadness for the victims of the tragedy that ensued on New Year’s Eve in Aliamanu. Heavy with anger at the people who acted carelessly with explosives. Heavy with empathy for the first responders who were on scene of what looked like a war zone.
Illegal fireworks cause mass casualty event in Hawaii: ‘Enough is enough’
The deadly explosion has sparked urgent calls from law enforcement and elected officials to reassess how illegal fireworks laws are enforced and what must change to avoid more tragedy.
Hundreds of pounds of illegal fireworks turned at amnesty event
Following the devastating Aliamanu explosion on New Year's Eve, authorities seek to remove illegal fireworks from the streets.
Hawaii’s governor responds to deadly fireworks blast with proposed $300 fines, more prison time
The potential new measures include $300 tickets police could issue to those who shoot off fireworks and Class A felony ...
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Proposed bill would change Hawaii's fireworks laws
Right now, lighting up illegal fireworks or possession of them, is a misdemeanor. That would change to a non-criminal civil ...
State explores solutions to address illegal fireworks following deadly explosion
State leaders are proposing enhanced penalties and other possible solutions to crack down on illegal fireworks.
Hawaii law enforcement ask lawmakers for staff and money to crack down on illegal fireworks
Hawaii authorities are asking lawmakers for money to hire eight people and pay for a $2 million expansion of a forensic lab ...