Unions, law firms and big business were among the donors for Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie's festivities.

Abercrombie's Supreme Court nominee unveiled as also-rans stay secret. Move is legal, but breaks with predecessor.

UPDATED Saturday, Jan. 15, 9:30 a.m. Kahle asks for a fact check; Senate sets opening day agenda; House GOP won't wait for Dems to organize; Kaauwai welcomes new RNC chair; and grumbling over Capitol snack shop prices.

Governor names health director, deputies; Kobayashi confirmed; and Akaka, Inouye reflect on demise of 'Don't Ask, 'Don't Tell.'

Pot guru Roger Christie denied bail; Salary dispute in Kauai government; more from Inouye defending earmarks; Aiona takes VP job at alma mater; and Hawaii audit on Arizona prison contracts expected soon.

In a policy shift, Neil Abercrombie proposes moving beyond his plan to stop shipping prisoners to the mainland.