JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Sen. Brandon Elefante, right, speaks with Sen. Chris Lee during a joint session at the state Capitol on Friday. 1 /3 JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM ...

In a dysfunctional end to conference committee, the most important reform measure is shot down with no explanation.

If passed, the first-of-its-kind fee would raise millions of dollars annually to protect the state's natural resources and ...

The governor says the funding legislators also approved will keep the state on track to have 30 kauhale villages by 2026.

It’s Earth Day, a time for reflection on how Hawaii is meeting its longstanding commitments to the environment, which is in increasingly fragile condition. Witness the effects of erosion, invasive ...

An appropriation of $30 million to move forward on additional planning and design work to replace the Oahu Community ...

Isaac Moriwake is a longtime proponent of renewable energy as managing attorney EarthJustice’s Mid-Pacific Office in Honolulu ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- A state conference committee advanced the assault weapon ban which will make its way to the senate ...

Mental health services for children and youth would get a much-needed boost under a bill that awaits action by Gov. Josh ...

Hawaii is slowly tightening the leash on firearm ownership. Multiple legislative bills moving through the state House and Senate this session take aim at low-hanging fruit, but are welcome nonetheless ...

It’s not often that applause breaks out in the audience after a vote at the Hawaiʻi Legislature, but that happened Tuesday afternoon.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said he would not veto sports betting legislation if it gets full support from both the House and ...