Gov. David Ige's decision to withdraw his nominee to lead the Department of Land and Natural Resources is likely to benefit him more than a narrow confirmation might have.

A month ago, prospects for making key changes in policing seemed bright. Only two significant bills are still breathing, and even their fates are far from certain.

The governor's pick to lead DLNR faces an uncertain future, but there's little doubt about the residue that will be left by a messy confirmation process.

A reporter's persistence helped pressure the Department of Health to live up to its statutory obligation to post adult care home inspections.

Were GOP senators trying to undermine the President or just miscalculating a situation? Either way, it was a flabbergasting move.

Senate Bill 1037 represents minor, tentative progress on tending to the public's interest where pesticides are concerned. Still, it deserves to be passed.

They huffed and they puffed, but members of the GOP right wing failed to stare the House down over the president's executive order on immigration.

Upcoming Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement talks on the Big Island could further boost prospects for state's exporters.

A controversial staff hire and her persistent digs at the president have caused many to question the congresswoman. Whether the criticism endures depends in large part on her.

Establishment of the monument at the site of Hawaii's largest and longest-used World War II internment camp ensures that its story is shared with future generations.