The bipartisan group of legislators finds joining forces helps get measures passed at the Legislature.

Firearms instructors must get re-certified under a new law that requires gun applicants to get training on mental health, suicide prevention and domestic violence.

Doctors and mental health advocates have been calling for changes in how Hawaii cares for the mentally ill for generations.

Heavy rain this week led to a deluge of household items flowing down waterways toward the ocean, and residents say the problem has gotten worse.

A massive brown plume has scientists worried despite protective measures aimed at preventing toxic runoff.

A state lawmaker is refusing to share a taxpayer-funded lab report while endorsing a Marine-backed plan community leaders oppose. 

The latest incident at its sewage treatment plant happened after heavy rains knocked out a power transformer.

The county has proposed making Olowalu the permanent site to store 400,000 cubic yards of contaminated material but the mayor will make the final decision.

The push to protect health care workers comes in response to an increase in violence at facilities around the county.

Hawaii officials have struggled to address the problem despite building a $160 million forensic hospital designed to improve safety.