But state Rep. Jarrett Keohokalole has mounted a strong challenge and has attracted significant donors.

The governor also says he will likely tap into the state’s “rainy day” reserve to draw down hundreds of millions of dollars to balance the state budget.

The state Republican Party just elected its third chair in six months while several party officials have recently resigned over fights with leadership.

When the Elections Commission loses focus, administrators can’t make routine improvements, voters lose trust and lawmakers must referee performative fights.

A federal judge says Martin Kao’s prison sentence will be a deterrent for others.

Some Hawai‘i nonprofits are objecting to the mainland organization’s meddling in local politics and overall lack of public transparency.

Court documents in an ongoing felony case reveal new details about how employees were reimbursed for making campaign donations.

Lobbyists are still the top donors, but they no longer can give lawmakers money while they’re in session.

Call to issue an executive order echoes legislation that failed this year but raises questions about autonomy of local law enforcement.

A look at the latest campaign finance filings for Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation.