As smoke settled in the fire-ravaged neighborhood Monday, neighbors recalled the terror they’d felt a day earlier.

Updated: The shooting suspect is believed to have also started a fire in the neighborhood that destroyed at least seven houses.

Legislators kicked off the 2020 session united with the governor to tackle the cost of living. The question is whether their bold ideas will become reality.

In an unusual display of pre-session unity, top state officials and business leaders have largely agreed on a plan aimed at bringing down Hawaii’s high cost of living.

State lawmakers will consider raising the minimum wage, paid leave programs and ways to keep residents from leaving the islands while grappling with climate change.

Hawaii lawmakers don’t anticipate making many budget changes in light of the latest forecast by the Council on Revenues.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has previously pushed to have a cap on their ceded land revenues raised.

It’s not a recession yet but government should consider picking up some of the private sector’s slack as the construction industry wanes.

Richard Schuman says the industry is safe and does not need increased federal regulation.

A new report from the Legislative Reference Bureau highlights failed attempts by law enforcement and lawmakers to deal with the recurring issue.

The National Transportation Safety Board plans to have a preliminary report from its investigation in three weeks and the final report within two years.

UPDATED: County officials confirmed Saturday that all six passengers, including three minors, and pilot died.