A few senators are upset about their assignments and say traditions are not being followed, but President Ron Kouchi says any complaints are baseless.

So much changed nationally, including control of the U.S. House and the election of scores of women. But not here.

Republicans, who currently hold only five House seats and no Senate seats, appear poised to grab one Senate seat.

The Hawaiian renaissance ensured the 1978 constitutional convention would enshrine indigenous rights. A lot has changed since then.

GOP party chair Shirlene Ostrov has a hard climb to build a viable two-party system in the islands. This year, even her top-ticket candidates are feuding.

Five of 14 candidates backed by progressive political organizations survived the Aug. 6 primary.

Hanabusa supporters are blasting the governor for challenging Hanabusa’s repeated criticism of him, saying it’s really a dis on women.

At a time of upheaval on the Big Island, two Democrats and two Republicans talked about how to build a better future.

This year’s newcomers come from all over the political spectrum, and a variety of issues inspired them to run.

Fresh faces are raising and spending more than some longtime lawmakers with better name recognition.

Along with her friend “Jesus,” Angela Kaaihue is now vying for Andria Tupola’s Leeward Oahu seat.

Rough political attacks are nothing new. In 1874, supporters of Queen Emma physically assaulted backers of David Kalakaua in the aftermath of a royal election.