It’s time for the Legislature to do the bidding of the vast majority of Hawaii voters and legalize medical aid in dying.

The common practice of not releasing testimony to the public until an hour before a hearing has one Republican lawmaker pushing for change.

When a killer walked away in November, it “was unfortunately not an isolated incident,” a proposed bill states.

In some cases, they say, prosecutors need the option of a lesser charge that doesn’t require a jury trial.

With polls consistently showing public support for the concept, legislators look to give the issue another go this session.

UPDATED Attorney General Doug Chin says he’ll decide if he’ll take the job by Friday.

House Speaker Scott Saiki finds Civil Beat’s salary database too specific when it comes to “legislative employees.”

When sea level rises, a new legal opinion says, public land follows the shoreline and the state can charge property owners to access their own places.

The Hawaii teachers union is also pushing lawmakers to place a tax increase proposal on the ballot this year to pay for improving schools.

Sen. Michelle Kidani’s measure comes two weeks after the false missile alert, when some people reported being told to leave businesses.