The position is historically powerless and a big waste of money, time and talent.

In a surprise to local party officials, Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui was added just before the presidential preference poll, bringing the total to 10.

A House bill aims to attract major events to Hawaii. But the Senate has already killed similar legislation.

Hawaii's longtime minority party believes 2014 could be the year of change. Really!

In Republican primary, Elwin Ahu has defeated Kimo Sutton.

Proposed law would apply to lieutenant governor and Cabinet too, in cases of bribery and other 'high crimes.'

UPDATED Civil Beat interviewed Schatz on Tuesday. Watch a video of the conversation here.

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.

The sights and sounds at Iolani Palace as Neil Abercrombie was sworn in as Hawaii's new governor.