Honolulu police signed a national pledge to increase the percentage of women in their ranks to 30% by 2030. Few departments have neared the mark. 

A Hawaiʻi working group is researching how the state can better protect domestic violence victims.

Nine women accused Dr. Gregory Yim of performing unnecessary breast exams that violated their sense of trust. The Hawaiʻi Medical Board has taken no action.

After learning a beloved North Shore gynecologist was accused of using his own sperm to inseminate patients without their consent, Rep. Amy Perruso is seeking to outlaw this behavior.

The allegations expose a lack of accountability mechanisms in this state for doctors who use their sperm to artificially inseminate unwitting fertility patients. 

Gender roles are a cultural issue, not just a political one. And Republicans, not Democrats are winning the culture.

Several bills over the years have been pared back to studies and advocates are impatient. But the state says it must get it right.

Hale Maluhia provides emergency shelter to vulnerable women but has never been inspected by county fire inspectors. Staff say the units are safe.

A state lawmaker is calling for new Title IX training requirements for students and teachers.

The former longtime legislator, attorney and community activist is still deeply involved in her community.