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"I think term limits would help bring in new voices and keep lawmakers more connected to the communities they serve." ...

"I will fight for permanently affordable housing held in community trust, union jobs with prevailing wages and accessible mental health support." ...

Under Trump plans, the state could be a hub for ship building, logistics, ocean energy, marine research, artificial ...

"I support investments in wildfire prevention, water security and infrastructure resilience and reasonable energy innovation.

Under Trump plans, the state could be a hub for ship building, logistics, ocean energy, marine research, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing. Civil Beat has been named the best overall ...

First come the killings. Then, inevitably, the comments. Whenever feral or free-roaming cats are deemed the culprits in a high-profile killing of Hawaiʻi’s native wildlife, such as the recent mass ...

Eight candidates are competing for the 1st Congressional District. Hawaiʻi’s 1st Congressional District encompasses much of Oʻahu from East Honolulu to Kapolei and Mililani — home to about 720,000 ...

Some gun control advocates fear that the islands’ status as one of the safest states from firearm crime could be at risk. Hawaiʻi has long been among the states with the strictest gun laws, ...

Law required people to get permission to carry guns into places such as stores and hotels. The decision doesn’t stop businesses from taking their own steps to ban guns on their property. WASHINGTON — ...

Six candidates are vying for the Oʻahu Senate district that will be left vacant by Sen. Karl Rhoads. A 20-year veteran of both Hawaiʻi’s House and Senate chambers and the outgoing chair of the Senate ...

Civil Beat has asked candidates for the Hawaiʻi General Election on Nov. 3 to answer a survey about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following comes ...