Hawaii lawmakers have passed first-of-its-kind legislation that increases the state’s lodging tax. They say the increase will ...

The last day of the legislative session ended Friday just like it did in 2023: with House Republicans snapping at one another ...

The state Legislature gave final approval to about 250 bills Wednesday during several hours of voting that included a ...

Hawaii House Vice Speaker Linda Ichiyama speaks to journalists during a press conference at the state Capitol, Friday, May 2, 2025, in Honolulu. Credit: AP/Mengshin Lin “The more you cultivate ...

Gov. Josh Green and Attorney General Anne Lopez are expected to unveil what they’re calling a ‘historic settlement’ with ...

Hawaii Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye, speaks during the discussion of the bill that will increase the state's lodging tax, Friday, May 2, 2025, at the state Capitol in Honolulu. AP Photo/Mengshin Lin ...

Mike Gabbard spoke with a clerk Friday during a joint session at the state Capitol. It was the final day for lawmakers to get bills in shape for final House and Senate votes next week. Hawaii ...

It is the most exciting time of year for Hawaii high school baseball and Maui is the hub for all the action for this year’s state tournament. After getting credit for good behavior, former ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- May is Mental Health Month and the Hawaii Department of Health ... May 1-31: Hawai‘i State Capitol, Board of Water Supply, Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association (HMSA ...

As a former office manager at the Hawaii State Capitol, he worked across the aisle to influence key legislation on civil unions, tort reform, and pro-life issues. His family legacy includes ...

Many of Hawaii's chronic homeless deal with mental ... A bill moving thru the State Capitol would double the pay for these court appointed guardians, which right now are staffed by attorneys ...