But there’s a catch. The Nov. 3 ballot measure includes a requirement that the Legislature approve this departure from traditional voting.

Supporters of a Nov. 3 ballot measure argue it will allow senators more scheduling flexibility and save the state money.

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier says he believes he was put on leave because of what he says are investigations into corruption in the mayor’s office.

A West Virginia-based group registered to the former treasurer of Kanye West’s presidential campaign is sending thousands of dollars to a PAC funding Hawaiʻi candidates.

The prizes, promoted in a Micah Aiu mailer for a campaign rally, could violate campaign spending laws.

“The city should explore splitting DPP into a more focused and accountable Permitting Dept., and a visionary Planning Dept. dedicated to the island’s long-term planning needs.”

Voters will have the opportunity to make the penalty for impeachment on par with the penalty for being recalled by voters.

Brenton Awa and Jill Tokuda talk cost of living, climate change, immigration, Native Hawaiian issues and more.

A new Office of ʻŌiwi Resources and Cultural Stewardship on Oʻahu could be modeled after a department in Maui County.

“The biggest issue facing District 44 is that our community’s needs have outgrown the resources and infrastructure we receive.”