One hundred years ago Kuhio was instrumental in securing more than 200,000 acres of trust land for Native Hawaiians. Today, much of that land remains uninhabited.

The Hawaii congressman, who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, is up for re-election in 2022 but has yet to draw a challenger.

Lawmakers overrode five of the governor’s vetoes on Tuesday, including a bill that will require disclosure of COVID-19 cases in public schools.

DeCoite will serve out the rest of former Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English’s term.

New books chronicle the lives and views of Pat Saiki and Mazie Hirono.

Empty hotel rooms in the Pacific island territory could serve as a way station for Afghans fleeing the Taliban, advocates say.

Martin Kao already faces criminal charges for defrauding a coronavirus relief aid program of millions of dollars.

Advocates have also raised concerns over closed door meetings of the Reapportionment Commission.

The focus now is on the 2022 elections and getting more Republicans in office.

He replaces outgoing majority leader J. Kalani English.