Hawaii senators have taken up a pair of bills to legalize marijuana—with one proposal contingent on federal reform or changes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi said he has asked all members of his chamber if they are, or know who is, the unnamed legislator ...

State senators rallied behind one of their colleagues Tuesday after a news article questioned her mental health and speculated she would resign.

The Hawaii state Senate and House recognized Kaiser Permanente health care workers who have been on strike for nearly two ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii state senators got a rare look inside the state bunker that houses confiscated illegal fireworks. On Friday, senators were briefed on how the Hawaii Department of Law ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RELATED PHOTO GALLERY The 2026 legislative session opened Wednesday with House and Senate leaders bracing for the likelihood that ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- State senators were briefed on Thursday by the Department of Human Services about the impending halt of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds, which ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii State Hospital is operating at 30% over capacity, creating a revolving door for homeless people with mental illness who commit minor crimes, officials told state ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Those looking to lose weight, could get some financial help from Hawaii lawmakers. A proposed measure at the State Capitol targets a number of popular obesity-reducing drugs.

Senate Bill 2055 would require Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission to create and maintain a 24-hour, toll-free helpline to assist people: Whose immediate or extended family members were harmed. Who ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The 2026 session for the Hawaiʻi State Legislature is officially open, marking the beginning of the 33rd class of legislators. Proceedings kicked off at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21, with ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Both chambers of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature kicked off their legislative duties on Jan. 21, marking the beginning of a year sure to be filled to the brim with bills, debates and ...