Mark Ladao

After going through the timeline of the day's events, Alm said no charges will be filed against the six officers and one sergeant who shot at and killed Tafokitau.

A group of key state lawmakers and staff, including those from the state Department of Agriculture, visited New Zealand in September to learn more about how the island nation prevents and manages invasive species.

The Maui County bill would act as a so-called “trigger ban” that would only go into effect if a state tobacco ban were suspended or repealed.

The results of a recent quality of life survey conducted by the University of Hawaiʻi, unsurprisingly, found that residents are struggling with the state’s high cost of living — but also that many find support in their jobs and communities.

The Honolulu City Council has deferred a controversial measure to implement a tax on empty homes on Oʻahu.

The state Board of Land and Natural Resources has extended a temporary fishing ban for the pākuʻikuʻi, also known as the Achilles tang, until the end of 2026.

The Honolulu City Council has voted to restore an agricultural task force — and stakeholders say it’ll help keep city policymakers informed about the needs of Oʻahu farmers.

A Hawaiʻi County Council resolution heard Wednesday urges the Legislature to permanently exempt birth attendants from being required to have a state midwifery license and to expand the eligibility criteria for the license.

The state Commission on Water Resource Management just approved an Oʻahu-specific plan to guide water use until 2040.

Working families in Hawaiʻi could end up paying more in taxes if President-elect Donald Trump implements some of his proposed policies, but analysts say there's a way the state can help.