Saiki has empowered the House to be a much-needed political player this year. But concerns about his methods and his ultimate goal are growing.

House and Senate negotiators say they have used federal funds to cancel out most of Gov. Ige’s budget cuts.

The settlement was reached with Mid-Pacific Institute after 15 months of litigation and with a jury trial set for later this year.

More details were expected to come in an announcement Tuesday. Meanwhile, the state has opened vaccine appointments for anyone who is at least 16 years old.

The congressman wants to use federal money to replace cesspools, update wastewater treatment plants and fix ailing bridges and roads.

The county amended its zoning rules last week to allow farmers to set up retail stores on agricultural land without a permit.

The Department of Health says “crossed wires” led it to initially award $2 million to Sand Island Treatment Center, relied on by judges for addiction treatment.

Nearly two weeks after the shooting, Honolulu police still haven’t explained why the teenager was shot or released officers’ body camera footage.

Lawmakers will convene next week to negotiate hundreds of bills that could end up on Gov. David Ige’s desk.