Hawaiʻi senators are advancing a cautious spending plan for the next two years, citing economic uncertainty and the possibility of federal budget cuts.

The state House killed a bill that went after big investors in residential real estate. There are other options to explore.

Everyone, including law enforcement, should value the accountability that comes from citizens filming cops.

Unless the Legislature rejects them, salary increases are on the way for top elected and appointed officials in Hawaiʻi.

The state has tentatively agreed to pay a pair of tourists injured at Waimea Canyon State Park in 2021 and 2023.

The carpenters union and Hawaiian Electric Co. are clashing over a proposed labor agreement and legislation to help the utility address future wildfires.

Lawmakers and housing advocates say the fee should be eliminated because the state hasn’t used the money. DOE says the rules on spending it are too restrictive.

A turf war is brewing between a new police standards board and legislators, who are frustrated with the lack of progress.

They say uncertainty and danger stem from the president’s policies on tariffs, government operations and immigration.

If lawmakers allow the big pay raises proposed by the Salary Commission to take effect, it can’t be business as usual at the Capitol.