The latest letter in the saga over canal flood control informs city leaders that at least some dollars have been committed to the project.

The governor says passage of the stalled measure is in the public interest but critics called it an abuse of Ige’s position.

But a campaign finance measure is on hold after the Campaign Spending Commission complains that amendments would result in less transparency rather than more.

Her fans cried, “Run, Tulsi, Run.” But now the Hawaii congresswoman’s presidential campaign is sputtering and the big question is why is she staying in the race?

The federal government has allocated $345 million to control flooding of the canal, but key lawmakers have balked at approving $125 million in local matching funds.

The native of Chuuk, Micronesia fought for social justice for Pacific Islanders in Hawaii and beyond.

Hawaii lawmakers are assessing whether there is support for reviving a bill allowing Alexander & Baldwin continued water access on Maui that was once declared dead.

But there was no action on a controversial measure — stymied for now — that would allow continued diversion of stream water.

Lawmakers supporting the measure to extend rights to divert stream water — including for Alexander & Baldwin — play hardball behind closed doors.

The Hawaii congressman perfected constituent forums when he was in office 10 years ago. Now he’s taking that show on the road again.

UPDATED: There is talk that the Hawaii state Senate will vote on the controversial legislation as early as Tuesday.

The land company Alexander & Baldwin is among the big losers after senators can’t agree on a proposal to allow stream diversion to continue.