Hawaii Congressman Ed Case and other moderates were apprehensive about the legislation.

The former Honolulu City Council chair is seeking to fill the seat held by Sylvia Luke.

His absence leaves Hawaii Attorney General Clare Connors to fill in as acting governor while Gov. David Ige is in Scotland.

His entrance raises to five the number of Democrats seeking the office. Will Ron Menor make six?

Sen. Brian Schatz is now in Glasgow, Scotland for the UN climate conference and to take part in bilateral climate discussions.

But a judge also ordered Les Kondo’s office to turn over other papers subpoenaed by a House investigative committee.

The redistricting commission is moving a widely disliked plan forward while an alternate plan drafted by a Kailua resident is getting some support.

The former Honolulu mayor has yet to formally announce, but he has a campaign website and is holding a big fundraiser next week.

As Finance Committee chairwoman, Luke controls the money, has command of the details and has made a lot of friends.

One longtime lawmaker describes the new district maps as a "gerrymander," and incumbents plan to lobby for changes.