The Hawaii senator says the funding needs caused by the Lahaina wildfires remain "enormous."

Lawmakers also hope to put a question securing same-sex marriage on the ballot this fall.

Public forums are set to begin this month with finalists to be named by September and a new leader announced in October. But questions linger over whether the process will be transparent and independent.

Matthew Ornellas had scaled the community correctional center's outer perimeter fence.

Rep. Jeanne Kapela says her Hawaii House invocation led to threats endorsed by Rep. Elijah Pierick — something he vigorously denies.

They include the UH Board of Regents and authorities with jurisdiction over land use, public utilities, education, housing and community development.

Glenn Nitta was alleged to have violated the state ethics code while employed by Mililani High School.

A bill would make the president’s procurement power permanent, but only if Sen. Donna Kim and her colleagues agree.

The action comes following requests from Hawaii's congressional delegation.

Because it lacked appropriations, Judiciary Chair David Tarnas said the legislation was “fatally flawed.”