Critics say Hawaii's current policy flouts federal precedent and leaves it vulnerable to lawsuits.

Green expects Sadayasu to get an up-or-down decision within days as he urges lawmakers to let him form his team.

The governor also signed a new law that will make it easier for prosecutors to bring felony charges.

Buses will transport students on an interim basis as the state builds a $25 million pedestrian bridge. over the next three years.

Senate President Ron Kouchi said no members came forward to say they were coerced to vote against Scott Glenn's nomination.

Honolulu EMS Director Jim Ireland said the department has made changes to operating procedures in response.

A Hawaii Health Department task force could help provide some answers.

Living on an island often means making do with what we have. 

Coconut rhinoceros beetles have decimated yields across the Pacific, but there may be a surprising workaround.

Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

In his first State of the County address, Bissen also addressed priorities related to water, housing and government jobs.

Sen. Ron Kouchi isn't talking about whether longtime members of his caucus are bullying their peers over a political appointment.

Hawaii congressman says "our world's oceans are at mortal risk."

Proposed legislation would fund a pilot program with locations in urban Oahu.

The minority caucus agrees it needs more members to get things done, but there is disagreement on how to get there.

The state says the labor board exceeded its authority and made a "clearly erroneous" decision regarding Jonathan Taum.

Kapiolani Community College has offered courses to women at the Women's Community Correctional Facility since 2008.

Donovan Dela Cruz and Michelle Kidani have taken political strong-arming to an alarming level as they work to control business and financial issues, their colleagues say.

Local plans were last updated 8 years ago.

The Navy confirmed the presence of "icing inhibitor" in its fuel.