Former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who used to be a Democrat, is on Republican Donald Trump’s short list for vice president.

At 81, is Joe Biden too old to be president? The incumbent is firing back at critics, insisting he’s the best Democrat to face 77-year-old Donald Trump in November.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Prosecutor Steve Alm oppose a bill that would allow recreational use of marijuana for adults over 21 and establish a regulatory authority.

Honolulu rail hit a peak of 18,108 riders on July 4, shortly after it launched and the last day fares were free. But daily ridership today hovers around 3,000 — a long way off from the daily goal of 10,000 passengers by the train’s one-year anniversary in late June.

Lawmakers have introduced lots of bills in response to the fires in August, including measures to provide housing and rebuild historic Lahaina. And hundreds of millions of dollars have already been diverted from projects like school construction and repair.

The owner of Hawaii’s daily newspaper of record is putting it and other local print operations up for sale. Will another mainland publisher save the struggling publications?

The racketeering trial of former Honolulu business owner Michael J. Miske Jr. and a co-defendant has all eyes and ears on a U.S. courthouse downtown.

Hawaii’s minimum wage grew from $12 an hour to $14 on Jan. 1, and it’s set to go to $18 four years from now. But at least 10 states and D.C. already pay more.

From the Maui wildfires at home to wars and disasters abroad, a lot of terrible things happened this year. Here’s hoping for a brighter new year.

The governor’s proposed spending plan addresses Maui’s recovery but does not shortchange housing, homelessness, mental health, working families or much else. Will the state have enough revenue to pay for all those goodies?