The Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission last week dismissed a complaint alleging that state Sen. Rosalyn Baker received contributions that were over the limit from a prominent Honolulu lobbying firm in the last election period. Read more
For the second straight year, Hawaii Baptist Academy’s student journalists took home top honors at the annual Hawaii High School Journalism Awards held Wednesday at the Pagoda Hotel Ballrooms. Read more
Advocates for legislation that would allow psychologists to prescribe powerful medications argue the change is badly needed because there are too few psychiatrists on the neighbor islands. Read more
The state plans to pay $35,000 to settle a lawsuit against the Department of Public Safety for an attack at Halawa Correctional Facility during which the assailants gained access to an inmate’s living area. Read more
Resolutions advancing in both the state House and Senate aim to step up awareness about sepsis, or blood poisoning, which can touch off a life-threatening condition. Read more
Several hundred seniors converged at the state Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday morning for the fourth annual Kupuna Power Day, a mix of entertainment and educational activities. Read more
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A week before an important legislative deadline, proponents of a Hawaii “Victims’ Bill of Rights” gathered at the state Capitol on Friday to encourage lawmakers to pass a measure that would spell out the rights of crime victims in the state Constitution. Read more
The fine for abandoning an animal in Hawaii would increase under bills advancing on both sides of the Legislature. Read more
The state House Transportation Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill that would prohibit smoking in a motor vehicle when a minor is present. Read more
A bill that would prevent known and suspected terrorists from purchasing a firearm is moving forward in the House. Read more
The Rev. Franklin Graham encouraged Hawaii residents to let biblical principles — not loyalty to political parties — serve as their guide when they cast their ballots. Read more
The state will pay $50,000 to settle a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation for failing to offer the driver’s license test in Chuukese and Marshallese. Read more
The state House Transportation Committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow police to issue tickets to pedestrians for using mobile electronic devices, including cellphones, while crossing a street. Read more
People who use their cellphones while crossing the street could be cited and fined under a bill being considered by state legislators today. Read more
U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard praised a plan by the House of Representatives to allow a vote today on a bill to help prevent child abuse on military bases. Read more
Advocates for a Hawaii Victims’ Bill of Rights are asking state lawmakers to pass a measure that will spell out the rights of crime victims in the state Constitution. Read more
