Public access at the State Capitol barely existed until 1989 when House Democrats succeeded in enacting major reforms. Their work is still a template for future reform.

But it will only take effect if state law nullifying county ordinances that regulate the sale of tobacco is reversed.

A vendor has been unable to meet contract requirements after two years and nearly $8 million. Meanwhile, a separate contract with the same company is running two years late.

Purchasing new firefighting vehicles and drastically reducing fuel for fires reduction would be priorities.

The beetle was found dead in a bag of compost at a Maui big box store during routine survey work.

Six working groups will be tasked with evaluating prevention, remediation, housing and other key topics before the 2024 session.

Instead, Hawaii has a relatively powerless State Fire Council. But fire agencies want that to change.

State Sen. Gil Keith-Agaran didn’t give a reason for his plans to resign at the end of October.

The average annual investment is about $2 per Hawaii resident, far short of what other fire-prone states spend per capita.

The farm says it is hoping to reduce the state’s dependence on imported fertilizer.