Both Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz said the compromise, which garnered the support of some moderate Democrats, fails to address rising health care costs for millions of Americans.

As the government shutdown enters its 41st day, thousands of federal workers in Hawaiʻi remain without pay as the Senate is working to finalize a deal to reopen the government.

Much needed funds are on the way for nearly 100 nonprofits across the state as Act 310 funding decisions were made by the ...

In October the Hawaii Elections Commission voted 5-3 to ask the Legislature to rescind the state’s universal mail-in voting ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- It will still be several days, and more votes being taken on the Senate agreement before the government could open up again - after this shutdown has dragged on for nearly a ...

Ninety-five nonprofits impacted by the federal government shutdown and reductions are now slated to receive funding through ...

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Hawaii’s violent‑crime solve rate slid to about 40% in 2024. Lawmakers eye funding to hire detectives and upgrade labs.