Rep. Jill Tokuda urged military justice officials this week to raise the maximum sentence for voluntary manslaughter after a Schofield Barracks conviction she says was insufficient.

Hawai'i's DLNR is surveying Honolulu residents for insights into the 2021 Red Hill fuel spill to inform remediation efforts and enhance community engagement.

The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority and partners will hold 10 islandwide workshops starting Thursday to gather public input for a new management plan for Maunakea.

Public defenders won a 20% raise last summer, but payroll delays have left many with short paychecks and thousands owed.

DPP records released with heavy redactions show an inspector stayed on the job after misconduct findings and was fired only after a May arrest.

The County of Kaua'i Finance Department received the cashVest 90+ Award in 2025 from analytics firm threeplusone for its outstanding public funds management throughout four quarters.

Maui entrepreneur Justin Herrmann launched a mayoral bid this week, promising accountability, housing focus and to rebuild trust after the wildfires.

The ACLU of Hawai‘i announces its legislative plans focusing on immigrant rights, criminal system reform, and LGBTQ+ rights, including limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with ICE and advocating for gender-affirming health care.

State officials completed final design and will seek bids for a $48M Halawa medical unit meant to expand in‑prison psychiatric and medical care. Funding and staffing plans will determine its impact.

Daisy Hartsfield is appointed by Hawaii Governor Josh Green as the State Representative for House District 36, bringing her local experience and diverse professional background to the role.

Dominic Yagong, a former Hawai‘i County council chair and the longtime public‑address voice at Honokaa High, died last week at 66 after a second stroke.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi removed Common Cause Hawaiʻi director Camron Hurt from the city grants advisory panel after Hurt criticized city leadership. The dismissal has watchdogs warning about a chilling effect on civic volunteers.

Gov. Green appoints Jay Carpio to Hawaii’s Board of Land and Natural Resources, highlighting his conservation experience and commitment to traditional resource management.