A political newcomer, Like is stepping into office at a time when the island is dealing with a rise in fentanyl abuse, a suicide problem and a longstanding lack of mental health and drug addiction resources.

The candidate for governor says Hawaii’s people need “a little less conversation, and a lot more action.”

State lawmakers want to change the way the commission counts military personnel and college students.

The former Hawaii congresswoman will share the dais this weekend with Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Ron DeSantis and other top GOP leaders.

The bottlenecks for power in Hawaii are obvious and the rewards for kowtowing are consistent.

The well-funded Democrat pledges to tackle issues such as affordable housing, the high cost of living and homelessness.

Democrats have such a complete lock on power in Hawaii — and Republicans are so marginalized —  that there may be little political fallout from even these egregious cases.

In weather as in politics, don’t focus on whether Punxsutawney Phil nailed it in any given year, but the long track record of furry meteorologists.

The U.S. congressman says the state is “drifting” and “starving for leadership,” and voters are “not excited” about the current leading candidates.

Political connections are starting to be more of an issue as election season heats up.