Senate Bill 2392 — introduced by state Sen. Karl Rhoads — passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, during its initial hearing. It would exclude political candidates who are disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. Read more
Some legislators openly expressed their frustrations at state mental health experts for their lack of data and specifics on how to best deal with mentally ill criminal defendants and keep them out of Hawaii’s jails and prisons during a briefing Monday at the state Capitol. Read more
Marvin Boyd, 67, cried last week when talking about homeless senior citizens like himself living on the streets of Honolulu. Read more
Bills introduced this legislative session would establish a “silver alert” program to locate and safeguard missing kupuna who have cognitive impairments such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
A new council would oversee any proceeds from opioid litigation under a bill intended to track more than $156 million anticipated from legal claims against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Read more
Bills in the state House would pave the way for a nuclear power plant in Hawaii — a prospect that seems to run counter to rights in the state Constitution ensuring a “clean and healthful environment.” Read more
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Greater protections for women and children would be supported through bills introduced this legislative session by the Hawaii Women’s Legislative Caucus. Read more
Since starting his new position Jan. 16, Tuesday marked the first time that new state Homeless Coordinator John Mizuno joined in the nationwide census of homeless people, known as the annual Point in Time Count. Read more
Efforts are underway to reinsert Hawaii as a player in America’s aerospace and outer space industries. Read more
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday at the Ko‘olau Ballrooms in Kaneohe to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s long-shot bid as an independent to become America’s next president. Read more
Hundreds of people from all over the state gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday for the opening day of the 2024 legislative session to advocate for issues, including increasing funds for Hawaiian immersion schools, paid family leave, better overall health care and improving the lives of unionized workers across the state. Read more
Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday appointed Joje “May” Mizuno to succeed her husband as the new District 29 state representative for Kamehameha Heights-Kalihi Valley. Read more
The state Legislature once again will consider bills to tackle a feral chicken problem that continues to generate complaints while some people continue to feed them. Read more
A wide range of experts have urged two Senate and House committees to do more to address climate change. Read more
State homeless coordinator John Mizuno said he hopes a commission will be created to ensure ADUs lead to lower rent. Read more
