The Legislature declined to hear the bill this session but mainland groups are taking interest.

Nine members of the Hawaii Legislature are holding fundraisers Tuesday night. It’s all perfectly legal.

Legislation calls for naming the new public high school in Kihei, Maui, for the late congresswoman.

The Hawaii legislation prohibits the sale, purchase, trade or barter of “any part or product” from various animal and marine species.

The Big Island senator’s term doesn’t expire until 2018, when he’s considering a run for statewide office. 

A look at some of the measures that survived the first major deadline of the session, and some of what has fallen by the wayside.

But others aren’t doing so well as the 2016 election season starts to pick up speed.

Only two states currently allow incarcerated felons to vote, but Rep. Kaniela Ing says the prohibition disproportionately harms Native Hawaiians.

The neglected council has struggled to meet over the past year due to lack of quorum.

Journalists are pushing for more access in emergency situations, but state officials testify that safety concerns trump those of the media.