The nomination of former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of national intelligence adds another layer of complexity to the coming session. As House members, Case and Tokuda won’t have a vote in the Senate’s confirmation process. However, their opinions still carry weight, and neither is speaking up in Gabbard’s favor.

Hawaii voters approve major constitutional amendments, and see new leadership emerge in local races, including the Big Island mayor.

Republicans are set to net two seats in the House, improving their numbers to eight. Meanwhile, Samantha DeCorte is winning in the Waianae Coast’s Senate District 22. She’ll be the third Republican in the Senate, the first time that chamber has had that many minority members since the early 2000s.

Donald Trump made inroads in surprising places this election year in his path to the White House. From the suburbs of New Jersey to Rep.

Republicans also gained control of the senate, which lawmakers here at home say will make getting things accomplished for Hawaii more difficult. When you add up the math after last night's election you now have a new president, a Republican senate and the house continues to be Republican controlled.

Hawaii and Maui County Election Results Preliminary results as of 6:51 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. Maui County registration and turnout Total registration: 115,009 Turnout: 63,573 (55.3%) Mail turnout: 57,

Sources tell Khon2 Sports that University of Hawaii athletics director Craig Angelos is not being retained in the job.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green joins Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss RFK Jr. being picked as Health and Human Services Secretary by President-Elect Donald Trump, and how it will huge impact on people.

On Black Friday in Hilo, folks have a chance to support small businesses and get a sense of community at the Kakoo Hawaii. Owners and Coordinators Kamea and Jessica Wong joined Wake Up 2Day to tell us all about it.

Straight out of Oahu's north shore, a local teenage duo named Music & Rhythm are making waves. They've recently released a new single that has music fans buzzing. The brothers have been harmonizing and playing instruments since the ages of 3 and 4.

In celebration of its 37th anniversary, longtime Hawaii Foodbank supporter Murphy`s Bar & Grill will hold a one-of-a-kind “Turkey Drop” donation drive to collect frozen turkey donations to the Hawaii Foodbank for Hawaii`s needy families for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Hawaii government leaders and political observers expressed surprise, praise, pride and a bit of ridicule about longtime local public servant Tulsi Gabbard being picked by Republican President-elect Donald Trump to be the next director of national intelligence.