Gov. Green was given the power to restore funding to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, but some Democrats decried budget cuts to public schools and the University of Hawaii.

Updated: The bill was recommitted to conference committee Thursday, effectively killing it.

Hawaii youth have been heavily involved in raising awareness about the risks of vaping and the marketing that targets kids.

The hemp industry is poised for a legislative win after several years of negotiation.

Supporters had hoped they had the momentum to get it through the Legislature this year.

State officials and stakeholders have suddenly found themselves asking who will carry on the work of the late James Nakatani.

Several major land leases are set to be moved from DLNR to DOA in a matter of months, resolving a lingering issue.

Out-of-pocket expenses from pencils to lesson plans are a fact of life for educators.

The DOE plans for a centralized kitchen concept but local advocates say it’s better to increase cooking capacity at individual schools.

The bill is being pushed by a multinational company from Illinois that wants to sell products in Hawaii more cheaply.