31. Head of Homeland Security Investigations Hawaii leaves ahead of immigration policy shift

In this episode of "The Other Side of Paradise," we talk to the former assistant director of HSI's Honolulu office. John Tobon is a founding member of the agency, which started after the 9-11 attacks. He was at the World Trade Center when the planes hit on that day, working for U.S. Customs. Tobon …

30. City prepares for trial over deadly officer-involved shooting after widespread protest halts settlement

Outrage over a proposed $1.5 million settlement for a wrongful death lawsuit could cost taxpayers millions, legal experts say.The family of a South African rugby star, Lindani Myeni, is suing the city and the officers who shot Myeni, killing him in 2021. The officers were also injured by Myeni dur…

29. DNA expert explains process of solving decades-old murder in just days

The man behind the DNA discovery in the Dana Ireland case said Hawaii County police had enough to arrest the suspect on July 19. Instead, Albert Lauro, Jr., was released and committed suicide four days later. Stephen Kramer, a former federal prosecutor and the man who co-founded the FBI’s forensic …

28. Arrested for DUI — with no alcohol in his system

Over the last two years, dozens of Oahu drivers have been arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence with breathalyzer results of 0.00 — meaning no alcohol showed as present in their system, HNN Investigates has found. In the latest episode of "The Other Side of Paradise," Lynn Kawano sp…

27. The Kaneshiro Jury and Their 'Reasonable Doubt'

After nearly two days of deliberation, a federal jury returned a not guilty verdictin the sprawling bribery case against Keith Kaneshiro, Honolulu’s longest-serving prosecutor. In the latest episode of "The Other Side of Paradise," Lynn Kawano talks to the jury foreman in the case, who said while …

26. Priced Out of Paradise

Every year, thousands of Hawaii residents leave the islands for opportunities and economic relief on the continent. Many end up in Las Vegas, now home away from home for a considerable contingent of Hawaii transplants, including Native Hawaiians. In “Priced Out of Paradise,” HNN investigative repor…

25. The Scourge of Fentanyl in Hawaii ... and the Fight to Stop it

First responders are being called to overdoses daily in Hawaii as fentanyl takes hold across the state. And stopping the drug pipeline won’t be easy, experts say. To understand the crisis, HNN Investigates traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border as part of a new series exploring the heavy toll of fenta…

24. The Football Stars Accused in a Horrific Sex Assault

HNN Investigative Reporter Lynn Kawano takes you behind the scenes of a story that's rocked Hawaii's football community: Two former Hawaii football players making headlines as college starters have agreed to settle a civil lawsuit stemming from a criminal, sex assault case that was handled in juven…

23. Who Killed Dana Ireland?

On the afternoon of Christmas Eve 1991, 23-year-old Dana Ireland left her parents’ home in Puna for a bike ride and never returned. Good Samaritans called 911 after finding her mangled bicycle, a shoe, and clumps of hair ― but no rider. Thirty minutes later and five miles away, Ireland was found …

22. The Mainland Prison with Hawaii Inmates

Eloy, Arizona is in the middle of the desert ― about an hour from Phoenix. It’s a sharp contrast from Hawaii. But it’s where 1,000 Hawaii inmates are currently housed at Saguaro Correctional Center, a facility the state pays millions to each year to relieve overcrowding at in-state facilities. Ha…