The state Republican Party just elected its third chair in six months while several party officials have recently resigned over fights with leadership.

The state Elections Commission has gone off the rails. Lawmakers and others have some ideas for fixing it but it won’t be easy.

Two legislators strongly reject a proposal from the Hawaiʻi Elections Commission to return to same-day, in-person voting.


Her tenure as a trustee was marked by a commitment to Native Hawaiians but also ethical challenges and board power struggles.

The state Elections Commission has asked the Legislature to revert to in-person, same-day voting. But experts say voting by mail is safe and popular.

The No Kings rally in Washington, D.C., was peaceful and plainly patriotic.

Committee chairs and legislative veterans have the best track record, a review of the data shows. But even they only get a fraction of what they introduce through.

The state librarian says the new guidelines help people avoid any confusion that the library is banning books.

Meanwhile, the state Ethics Commission plans to consider addressing the “revolving door” between state officials and the private sector.