Donovan Dela Cruz and Michelle Kidani have taken political strong-arming to an alarming level as they work to control business and financial issues, their colleagues say.

The Hawaii State Ethics Commission said there’s no conflict of interest, although Dane Wicker shouldn’t take any action that affects tea.

The increases arise amid a wider conversation about how to hire and retain workers

The details of how the initiative will be rolled out in the state’s public schools are still being ironed out.

The governor chose the top vote-getter of this past council election to fill Rep. James Tokioka’s seat.

There are other ways to help bring about positive change besides being an elected official.

The decision came after the resignation of the former party leader and another top official.