Other measures relating to homelessness in Hawaii are still alive in the Legislature.

Swirling around the Hawaii Senate are factional loyalties and inside politics that may outweigh questions about the qualifications of the nominee to head the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

An ethics measure that cleared the Senate now has four House committees to get through.

Constructed 50 years ago, the Honolulu building was designed to be different from other state capitols.

A new federal grant will help, but for now the focus remains on serving children from low-income families.

Add the names of Hawaii state Reps. Ing, Ichiyama and Takayama to the lineup of donation seekers.

Revenue projections are up almost $200 million over the next two years, but the state is still spending more than it takes in.

UPDATE: The Senate Water and Land Committee votes to oppose the appointment of a development lobbyist as head of the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Hawaii Gov. David Ige testifies in support of his nominee to head the Department of Land and Natural Resources, but some senators are skeptical at Carleton Ching’s confirmation hearing.

The Legislature refuses to set minimum standards and training for police officers, leaving the Aloha State behind the rest of the country.