A series of bills aimed at further cleaning up government ethics, lobbying practices and campaign contributions—while making it easier for new candidates to campaign for office—are suddenly enjoying ...

Senator Mazie Hirono joined Island News to discuss her work in Washington D.C. protecting Hawaii's future.

A proposal to legalize sports betting in Hawaii remains alive, despite mixed opinions among lawmakers and citizens.

When it comes to emergency services, our island deserves nothing less than the best,” said Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda. ...

Scott Settle, managing principal at Settle Meyer joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss bills still alive in ...

After a surprising journey through the House, a Hawaii sports betting bill continues its path forward through the Senate.

Hawaii could soon welcome online sports betting as the digital sports betting bill, House Bill 1308, was passed in the House ...

A community forum was held on Saturday to discuss potential implementation of free school meal programs for Hawaii public ...

President Trump praised Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for saying he would back the GOP spending bill to avert a government shutdown.

WASHINGTON >> The U.S. Senate today passed a stopgap spending bill, averting a partial government shutdown, after Democrats ...

House Bill 1378 would shift some of the funding from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, which is used to pay its ...