Story perspectives
Hawai‘i Gun Deaths Surge 80%; New Prevention Office Proposed
12/18/2025
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Story summary
- Gun deaths in Hawai‘i rose 80% from 2014 to 2023, with most suicides.
- The Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission, established in 2020, has met infrequently and lacks funding.
- Lawmakers attempted to merge the commission with another group, but the plan failed.
- Rep. Darius Kila proposes a new Gun Violence Prevention Office to improve data sharing.
- The office proposal failed earlier this year; Kila plans to reintroduce it next session.
