It's a tight budget year and lawmakers are being criticized for advancing a major reduction in the state inheritance tax that would only benefit Hawaii's wealthiest families.

Hawaiian Electric Industries' president and chief executive has said the company may look at "shareholder contributions" and new fees on customers to help cover claims.

A Honolulu law firm is pursuing claims on behalf of more than 150 people who say they were victimized by predatory skin care businesses.

The city’s upcoming budgeting process will determine how much funding is available to dole out.

The City Council is considering a bill that would expand the number of mixed-use districts in Honolulu amid a worsening housing crisis.

The state will retain a 20% ownership interest in the interisland network, which will compete with Hawaiian Telcom.

The City Council approved an effort to jump-start an existing fund, but it's unclear where the money will come from.

The lawsuit alleges the condo board has resurrected old dispute to retaliate against owner.

Insurers have paid more than $1 billion in claims related to the Lahaina wildfires and want reimbursement from the utility.

Media mogul David Black, who merged Honolulu's two daily newspapers, has filed for bankruptcy protection in Canada.