Former Big Island Judge Robert Kim says DUI cases are starting to back up in Kona, a seaside town of about and he worries it could affect public safety. Officials are exploring the idea of a program to provide limited license waivers to lawyers from the mainland who want to take government jobs in Hawaii to allow them to practice there.

Beekeepers, kennels and livestock owners say a proposed change to Honolulu’s land use ordinance would drive them out of business.

The funding formula gives the state power over funding, even for activities originating on the local level.

A House working group found a long list of things Hawaii needs to do to protect itself from fire, but many of those recommendations will fall to the new state fire marshal to implement.

The ability of fire departments to muster extra help during major wildfires is a critical issue for the state as it grapples with how to prevent another disaster like Lahaina. 

Hundreds of Lahaina fire victims came out strongly against a bill that could allow HECO to impose a new fee on customers to help prevent wildfires.

With legislative efforts dead this session, Native Hawaiian leaders remain encouraged by what they’re hearing from elected officials and seeing on the ground.

With conventional fire suppression, the average fire size will increase faster as the planet warms.

Risk calculations likely underestimate the impact of undetected fishing vessels operating in key ocean habitats.

The company has no plans to cancel its Lanai service, but it needs taxpayer-funded support as a work-around to raising ticket prices.